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Duke basketball’s Foster, Ngongba out for ACC Tournament. When will they return? Two starters for Duke’s No. 1-ranked basketball team will miss the ACC Tournament. Caleb Foster had surgery on his broken foot Sunday.

Two starters for Duke’s No. 1-ranked basketball team will miss the ACC Tournament. Caleb Foster had surgery on his broken foot Sunday.

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Here are the NC high school basketball all-district teams for the 2025-26 season The NC Basketball Coaches Association has released its all-district teams for the 2025-26 school year.

The NC Basketball Coaches Association has released its all-district teams for the 2025-26 school year.

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Amid undecided GOP primary, NC Senate leader Phil Berger creates legal fund The fund — which can draw donations nationwide without the same limits as regular campaign finance committees — could be used to litigate the election results.

The fund — which can draw donations nationwide without the same limits as regular campaign finance committees — could be used to litigate the election results.

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Woman killed in Hillsborough stabbing was ‘a precious soul,’ her sister says Paula Floyd had arrived at the home on March 6 for her regular housecleaning gig. The homeowner was arrested.

Paula Floyd had arrived at the home on March 6 for her regular housecleaning gig. The homeowner was arrested.

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Photos: ACC Basketball Tournament moments See some of our favorite photos from ACC Men’s Basketball Tournaments from the 1950’s to the present from our staff photographers

See some of our favorite photos from ACC Men’s Basketball Tournaments from the 1950’s to the present from our staff photographers

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Why Berger is entrenched on taxes as standoff continues between NC Republicans Senate leader Phil Berger, whose primary race is still being decided, does not want to change planned tax cuts for North Carolinians.

Senate leader Phil Berger, whose primary race is still being decided, does not want to change planned tax cuts for North Carolinians.

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Raleigh man accused of recording sexual abuse of infant, soliciting a minor Federal authorities accused Andrew Swenson, 42, of soliciting a minor online and traveling to Nebraska to sexually abuse another minor.

Federal authorities accused Andrew Swenson, 42, of soliciting a minor online and traveling to Nebraska to sexually abuse another minor.

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9 injured when shots erupt at 3:15 am, Asheville police say. Suspect at large None of the injuries were fatal, police say.

None of the injuries were fatal, police say.

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Durham police investigating fatal stabbing on American Tobacco Trail The fatal stabbing was reported about 4:15 p.m. Monday, police said. Here’s what we know as of Tuesday morning.

The fatal stabbing was reported about 4:15 p.m. Monday, police said. Here’s what we know as of Tuesday morning.

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‘Peace vigil’ ends violently when two dozen shots are fired, Asheville police say It happened Monday night at an apartment community.

It happened Monday night at an apartment community.

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Bracketology: Virginia Tech has path to NCAAs with ACC Tournament win or two Virginia Tech provided plenty of reasons for it not to earn an NCAA at-large berth this season. But the Hokies are still in the running.

Virginia Tech provided plenty of reasons for it not to earn an NCAA at-large berth this season. But the Hokies are still in the running.

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Panthers release veteran defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson to open up cap space The Panthers opened up a big chunk of cap space heading into free agency by releasing one of their well-paid veterans on Tuesday.

The Panthers opened up a big chunk of cap space heading into free agency by releasing one of their well-paid veterans on Tuesday.

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Young NC senator is a big fundraiser. How a lobbyist and his wife tie into that success. State Sen. Dave Craven outraised nearly every Republican colleague in the 2024 election. His campaign reports show payments to a consultant with an unusual tie to his donors.

An exclusive report by @dpkane.bsky.social: State Sen. Dave Craven outraised nearly every Republican colleague in the 2024 election. His campaign reports show payments to a consultant with an unusual tie to his donors.

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Developer bringing 55+ homes to Pittsboro pledges plan for traffic, barred owls Corbinton is the latest in a slew of subdivisions popping up around the town as it plans for explosive population growth.

Corbinton is the latest in a slew of subdivisions popping up around the town as it plans for explosive population growth.

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ACC Tournament live updates: Pittsburgh, Stanford get things started The ACC men’s basketball tournament features three first-round games on Tuesday as the bottom six seeds square off.

The ACC men’s basketball tournament features three first-round games on Tuesday as the bottom six seeds square off.

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What’s next for the School of Civic Life and Leadership at UNC-Chapel Hill With the university publicly affirming its continued support for SCiLL, the embattled school can embark on a new chapter.

With the university publicly affirming its continued support for SCiLL, the embattled school can embark on a new chapter.

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Prosecutors want to drop last charge against Charlotte man who photographed ICE Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez faced more than 20 years in prison on charges of assaulting ICE and Border Patrol agents in Charlotte.

Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez faced more than 20 years in prison on charges of assaulting ICE and Border Patrol agents in Charlotte.

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At a special NC program, dogs and kids heal together | Opinion The pup, Sunny, is an eight-month-old rescue dog. Each Wednesday evening, the kids and dog gather to bond, to play, and to help each other home.

The pup, Sunny, is an eight-month-old rescue dog. Each Wednesday evening, the kids and dog gather to bond, to play, and to help each other home.

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Historic shipwreck off NC’s Outer Banks seen in detail for first time since 1862 Armorbelt built to withstand enemy shells is “withstanding the ravages of the sea.”

Armorbelt built to withstand enemy shells is “withstanding the ravages of the sea.”

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Autism therapy costs soar for NC Medicaid. Auditor and lawmakers take closer look State Auditor Dave Boliek said his office is reviewing a “tremendous spike” in Medicaid spending on autism-related therapy services.

State Auditor Dave Boliek said his office is reviewing a “tremendous spike” in Medicaid spending on autism-related therapy services.

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Former Butner prison guard pleads guilty to inmate assault cover-up Three other former employees of the prison are charged with assaulting an inmate and trying to cover it.

Three other former employees of the prison are charged with assaulting an inmate and trying to cover it.

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Commissioner Jim Phillips talks ACC tourney, Caleb Wilson and President Trump ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips spoke with The Charlotte Observer in advance of the conference’s men’s basketball tournament in Charlotte, which begins Tuesday.

ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips spoke with The Charlotte Observer in advance of the conference’s men’s basketball tournament in Charlotte, which begins Tuesday.

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NC approves more remote charter schools. Are the virtual options a ‘money grab’? More than 20 charter schools can offer remote academies, drawing a debate about whether the virtual options are expanding too quickly.

More than 20 charter schools can offer remote academies, drawing a debate about whether the virtual options are expanding too quickly.

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2 NC cities among worst places for pollen allergies, study says. One’s No. 7 A new study analyzed pollen levels and over-the-counter allergy medicine use to find the worst cities for allergy sufferers in America.

A new study analyzed pollen levels and over-the-counter allergy medicine use to find the worst cities for allergy sufferers in America.

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Classic photos from the ACC basketball tournament See some of our favorite photos from ACC Men’s Basketball Tournaments from the 1950’s to the present from our staff photographers

See some of our favorite photos from ACC Men’s Basketball Tournaments from the 1950’s to the present from our staff photographers

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Panthers re-sign special teams standout ahead of free agency The Carolina Panthers are bringing back one of their depth pieces ahead of free agency. Here’s an explanation of the move.

The Carolina Panthers are bringing back one of their depth pieces ahead of free agency. Here’s an explanation of the move.

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Raleigh Italian restaurant & pizzeria expands to new location. Here’s where The family-owned restaurant will offer a familiar menu and have a drive-thru for convenient order pickup.

The family-owned restaurant will offer a familiar menu and have a drive-thru for convenient order pickup.

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Raleigh may end 2-hour, free garage parking and raise rates at meters “These all feel like pretty nuclear options to me,” City Councilwoman Megan Patton said of the options meant to combat rising costs.

“These all feel like pretty nuclear options to me,” City Councilwoman Megan Patton said of the options meant to combat rising costs.

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Planned slowdowns coming to eastbound I-40 in Garner starting Wednesday Rolling roadblocks will clear traffic so contractors can do blasting work near the N.C. 42 interchange in Johnston County.

Rolling roadblocks will clear traffic so contractors can do blasting work near the N.C. 42 interchange in Johnston County.

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Grammy-winning singer is coming to Durham. How & when to see her perform Here’s what to know about her tour.

Here’s what to know about her tour.

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