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Wake County Democrat in battleground district resigns from NC Senate

Per state law, Democratic Party officials from Wake and Granville will appoint a new senator to fill out the remainder of Everitt’s term.

Updated April 29, 2026 at 12:36 PM

Politics & Government

Sen. Thom Tillis wins Federal Reserve battle with DOJ, now backs Warsh nomination

Updated April 29, 2026 at 12:08 PM

National

FCC reviewing Disney's ABC station licenses after Kimmel joke

Updated April 29, 2026 at 11:54 AM

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NC schools announce last-minute decision to close Friday due to teacher protest

Updated April 29, 2026 at 9:31 AM

Local

Durham seniors moved in for community. Now they’ve organized a tenants union.

April 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Politics & Government

NC lawmakers approve $319 million Medicaid deal packed with policy changes

Updated April 28, 2026 at 8:55 PM

Education

What does DEI repeal really mean at NC State? A Pride Center firing raises fears

April 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Medicaid deal goes to governor + Why 34,000 deceased were found on voter rolls

April 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Politics & Government

Ex-FBI director Comey indicted in NC over claim that he threatened to kill Trump

Updated April 28, 2026 at 6:23 PM

Politics & Government

What NC GOP Speaker Hall, Senate leader Berger say about teacher march, schools

April 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Local

Catch up on Tuesday’s top Triangle headlines with these 6 stories

Updated April 28, 2026 at 6:14 PM

Politics & Government

Wake schools will use an ‘inclusive lens’ to explore America’s 250th anniversary

Updated April 28, 2026 at 6:13 PM

Politics & Government

Mark Walker leaves religious freedom position Trump created for him after 90 days

April 28, 2026 at 6:12 PM

Politics & Government

NC lawmakers scrap controversial land acquisition plan after local outcry

Updated April 28, 2026 at 5:20 PM

State

Federal judge punishes ex-US attorney over AI use, error-riddled court brief

Updated April 28, 2026 at 1:35 PM

Politics & Government

Two NC lawmakers left the Democrats. Here’s how the political parties reacted.

April 28, 2026 at 11:01 AM

Local

After years of delay, this busy stretch of US 401 in Garner will finally be widened

Updated April 28, 2026 at 9:57 AM

Local

The Triangle’s top stories: 7 stories from Monday to catch up on

April 27, 2026 at 7:17 PM

Orange County

A Triangle town will turn public land into affordable homes. Why it matters.

April 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Politics & Government

NC is now one of the 6 worst states for teacher pay, data shows. Where it ranks

Updated April 28, 2026 at 8:11 AM

Politics & Government

Key takeaways: NC Rep. Alma Adams ethics investigation into staff relationship

Updated April 27, 2026 at 5:06 PM

Politics & Government

Nasif Majeed is 2nd Mecklenburg Democrat to leave party after primary loss

Updated April 27, 2026 at 2:31 PM

Local

Brewgaloo draws normal crowds despite counterprogramming controversy

Updated April 27, 2026 at 12:29 PM

Politics & Government

NC State Health Plan expects to spend $1 billion more than planned. Here’s why

Updated April 27, 2026 at 10:02 AM

Local

Does recent rainfall in the Triangle make a dent in the ongoing drought?

Updated April 27, 2026 at 9:32 AM

Politics & Government

Wake County Democrat in battleground district resigns from NC Senate

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Wake schools will use an ‘inclusive lens’ to explore America’s 250th anniversary

Mark Walker leaves religious freedom position Trump created for him after 90 days

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