Celtics Beat Bucks 117–97 in Milwaukee Behind Paul George’s 27 Points
Boston defeated Milwaukee 117–97 on November 8. Paul George scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 21, and the Celtics improved to 8–2.
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North Carolina Government Meetings to Watch: Nov. 9–15
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Army Captain Charged in Two Sexual Assault Cases Involving NC State Students
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Duke Basketball Defeats Coastal Carolina 113-52 in Durham
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NC State Sigma Nu Hazing Investigation: Search Warrants Reveal Disturbing Allegations
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North Carolina Business Roundup: Major Investments, Plant Closures and Hundreds of Jobs Affected in 2026
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Celtics Beat Bucks 117–97 in Milwaukee Behind Paul George’s 27 Points
Boston defeated Milwaukee 117–97 on November 8. Paul George scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 21, and the Celtics improved to 8–2.
WSSU Homecoming Shooting: Police Arrest Suspect After 19-Year-Old Man Killed
Winston-Salem police arrested a 20-year-old suspect after a deadly shooting during WSSU homecoming weekend left a 19-year-old man dead and a woman injured.
Duke Football Dominates NC State 41-3 in Raleigh, Extends Winning Streak in Rivalry
Duke defeated NC State 41-3 in Raleigh on November 7, 2026, behind a dominant rushing performance and a strong defensive showing.
Wake County Cycling Crash Kills One, Injures Several; Driver Faces Multiple Felony Charges
A cyclist was killed and several others injured after a vehicle struck a cycling group on Optimist Farm Road in Wake County. The driver faces multiple charges.
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Local Government
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North Carolina Government Meetings to Watch: Nov. 9–15
Explore key North Carolina government meetings for Nov. 9–15, including county commissioners, Raleigh City Council, election boards and public transportation discussions.
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Army Captain Charged in Two Sexual Assault Cases Involving NC State Students
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North Carolina Democrats Flip State House as Republicans Retain Senate Majority
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Democrats Take Control of North Carolina House for First Time in 16 Years
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
- Photo by Dominic Kurniawan Suryaputra on Unsplash · Stock photoRALEIGH, N.C.
Wake County Voters Approve $680 Million School Construction Bond
- Photo by Thuy Duong Nguyen on Unsplash · Stock photoCHAPEL HILL, N.C.
UNC System Expands Debt-Free Degree Guarantee to Rural Students Across 17 Campuses
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.
- Photo by Ant Rozetsky on Unsplash · Stock photoRALEIGH, N.C.
Frontier Airlines Warns Customers About Phishing Emails Seeking Payment Information
- Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel on Unsplash · Stock photoGREENSBORO, N.C.
JetZero Breaks Ground on New Facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Photo by Yael Yañez on Unsplash · Stock photoCHATHAM COUNTY, N.C.
Global Semiconductor Manufacturer Breaks Ground on $4B Megasite in Chatham County
Community News
Downtown Raleigh’s Creative Renaissance: How Independent Retailers Reclaimed Fayetteville Street
Independent retailers, artists, and neighborhood groups have helped transform downtown Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street into a busier mix of shops, restaurants, and gathering places after years of slower activity.
Transportation
North Carolina Ferry Toll Changes Approved for 2027: Routes and Prices Explained
North Carolina ferry tolls begin on more routes January 1, 2027. See approved fares, affected crossings and the annual commuter pass.
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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.
- Photo by Daniel Mathenge on Unsplash · Stock photoGREENSBORO, N.C.
Greensboro Enters Stage 2 Mandatory Water Restrictions Amid Low Supply
- Photo by Lisa Field on Unsplash · Stock photoRALEIGH, N.C.
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
North Carolina is expanding grant and technical assistance programs aimed at small farms and rural agribusinesses, with the goal of helping more producers stay viable and reach new markets.
Arts & Entertainment
North Carolina Arts Venues See Stronger Attendance as Local Performances Return
Arts venues across North Carolina are reporting stronger attendance as local theater, music, and community performances return to regular schedules after several uneven years.
Events
Raleigh Cancels Friday’s First Friday Market and Movie at Moore Square
Raleigh canceled its Nov. 6 First Friday Market and Movie at Moore Square due to weather. The free event had included vendors, food trucks and an outdoor screening.
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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