Carolina Renaissance Festival Continues This Weekend Near Huntersville
The Carolina Renaissance Festival runs Saturday and Sunday near Huntersville, featuring jousting, live performances, food, and artisan vendors.
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Freeze Warning Covers Parts of North Carolina Into Sunday Morning
A freeze warning is in effect for central and parts of eastern North Carolina overnight into Sunday, with lows expected in the upper 20s in some areas.
North Carolina High School Football Playoffs Advance After Friday Night Games
Teams across North Carolina advanced in the NCHSAA football playoffs after Friday night games, with several close contests decided in the second round.
Former Wake Forest Star Jessie Bates Traded From Falcons to Jaguars
Former Wake Forest University football standout Jessie Bates III is heading to the Jacksonville Jaguars after the Atlanta Falcons agreed to trade the veteran safety in exchange for two future NFL draft picks.
Wake County Cyclist Killed, Nearly Two Dozen Injured in Head-On Crash
One cyclist was killed and nearly two dozen others were injured when a driver struck a group of riders head-on in Wake County. The driver faces multiple felony charges.
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Durham Election Board Reviews Remaining Ballots Ahead of Canvass
The Durham County Board of Elections is meeting to review remaining ballots as counties across North Carolina move toward certification of the November 3 results.
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North Carolina Counties Certify 2026 Election Results on Friday
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Education
NC State Sigma Nu Hazing Investigation: Search Warrants Reveal Disturbing Allegations
Search warrants detail allegations in the NC State Sigma Nu hazing investigation. The chapter is suspended while criminal and university inquiries continue.
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North Carolina Schools Face Nearly $18 Billion in Construction and Renovation Needs
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Wake County Voters Approve $680 Million School Construction Bond
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Business & Economy
North Carolina Business Roundup: Major Investments, Plant Closures and Hundreds of Jobs Affected in 2026
North Carolina business news: US Conec, Bracco and other companies announce major investments, while Foster, Pella and MasterBrand report job cuts.
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Frontier Airlines Warns Customers About Phishing Emails Seeking Payment Information
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JetZero Breaks Ground on New Facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport
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Community News
Williston Fall Festival Returns Sunday After Weather Delay
The Williston Fall Festival is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Williston Middle School in Wilmington after being postponed earlier this fall due to weather.
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Transportation
North Carolina Drivers Should Expect Higher Thanksgiving Travel Volume
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Raleigh Voters Approve Housing and Transportation Bonds on Election Day
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GoTriangle Approves 18-Mile Bus Rapid Transit Spine Linking Cary to Downtown Raleigh
Environment & Climate
Durham Water Restrictions Remain in Effect as Reservoir Levels Stay Low
Durham’s Stage 2 water shortage restrictions remain in place as city reservoirs stay well below normal levels, and officials continue to monitor demand and weather conditions.
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Greensboro Enters Stage 2 Mandatory Water Restrictions Amid Low Supply
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North Carolina Lawmakers Approve Historic $1.8B Coastal and Storm Resilience Package
Agriculture & Rural News
North Carolina Expands Support for Small Farms and Rural Agribusinesses
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Durham Pottery Tour Opens This Weekend Across More Than 20 Studios
The 13th annual Durham Pottery Tour runs Saturday and Sunday, with more than 20 local ceramic artists opening their studios to visitors.
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Durham Pottery Tour Returns This Weekend With Local Artists
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Events
Carolina Renaissance Festival Continues This Weekend Near Huntersville
The Carolina Renaissance Festival runs Saturday and Sunday near Huntersville, featuring jousting, live performances, food, and artisan vendors.
- Photo by Kenji Katahira on Unsplash · Stock photoRALEIGH, N.C.
Raleigh Cancels Friday’s First Friday Market and Movie at Moore Square
Real Estate
North Carolina Housing Market Shows Steady Demand in Major Metro Areas
The North Carolina housing market continues to show steady demand in the Triangle, Charlotte, and other major metro areas, with home prices remaining firm and inventory still limited in many neighborhoods.
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