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Duke edged Virginia, 27-20, in OT in ACC championship Saturday in Charlotte. Now Blue Devils wait to see if they earn a spot in 12-team CFP.
Duke just won a tremendous ACC title. But Blue Devils don’t deserve a CFP berth
Duke edged Virginia, 27-20, in OT in ACC championship Saturday in Charlotte. Now Blue Devils wait to see if they earn a spot in 12-team CFP.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Duke edged Virginia, 27-20, in OT in ACC championship Saturday in Charlotte. Now Blue Devils wait to see if they earn a spot in 12-team CFP.
ACC Coastal Chaos is alive and well after Duke toppled Virginia. Here’s what that could mean for Virginia, Miami and even Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff picture.
Duke won the ACC championship. What that means for the College Football Playoff
ACC Coastal Chaos is alive and well after Duke toppled Virginia. Here’s what that could mean for Virginia, Miami and even Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff picture.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
ACC Coastal Chaos is alive and well after Duke toppled Virginia. Here’s what that could mean for Virginia, Miami and even Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff picture.
Advocates for each side will provide a different explanation for who falls under ‘the jurisdiction' of the United States.
Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one phrase
Advocates for each side will provide a different explanation for who falls under ‘the jurisdiction' of the United States.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Advocates for each side will provide a different explanation for who falls under ‘the jurisdiction' of the United States.
Advocates for each side will provide a different explanation for who falls under ‘the jurisdiction' of the United States.
Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase
Advocates for each side will provide a different explanation for who falls under ‘the jurisdiction' of the United States.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Advocates for each side will provide a different explanation for who falls under ‘the jurisdiction' of the United States.
An updated dense fog advisory was issued by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC on Sunday at 2:02 a.m. in effect until 10 a.m. The advisory is for Rutherford Mountains, Greater Rutherford, Polk Mountains and Eastern Polk as well as Cleveland, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Union counties.
UPDATE: Dense fog advisory for North Carolina until Sunday morning, says the NWS
An updated dense fog advisory was issued by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC on Sunday at 2:02 a.m. in effect until 10 a.m. The advisory is for Rutherford Mountains, Greater Rutherford, Polk Mountains and Eastern Polk as well as Cleveland, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Union counties.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
An updated dense fog advisory was issued by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC on Sunday at 2:02 a.m. in effect until 10 a.m. The advisory is for Rutherford Mountains, Greater Rutherford, Polk Mountains and Eastern Polk as well as Cleveland, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Union counties.
If you're in the market for better sleep, consider shopping Hatch's holiday sale. Right now, you can get $20 off the Restore 3.
Sleep Better Thanks to Hatch's Holiday Sale On The Restore 3
If you're in the market for better sleep, consider shopping Hatch's holiday sale. Right now, you can get $20 off the Restore 3.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
If you're in the market for better sleep, consider shopping Hatch's holiday sale. Right now, you can get $20 off the Restore 3.
UPDATE: Dense fog advisory for North Carolina until Sunday morning, says the NWS
UPDATE: Dense fog advisory for North Carolina until Sunday morning, says the NWS
An updated dense fog advisory was released by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC on Sunday at 2:02 a.m. in effect until 10 a.m. The advisory is for Caldwell Mountains, Greater Caldwell, Burke Mountains, Greater Burke, McDowell Mountains and Eastern McDowell as well as Alexander, Iredell, Davie, Catawba and Rowan counties.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
UPDATE: Dense fog advisory for North Carolina until Sunday morning, says the NWS
The renewed request comes as the elections board prepares to enter a partnership with Homeland Security to find noncitizens on the voter rolls.
NC election officials urge DMV to hand over Social Security numbers
The renewed request comes as the elections board prepares to enter a partnership with Homeland Security to find noncitizens on the voter rolls.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The renewed request comes as the elections board prepares to enter a partnership with Homeland Security to find noncitizens on the voter rolls.
Forecasts from the National Weather Service show temperatures dropping below 30 degrees this week in both Charlotte and Raleigh.
How cold does it have to be for pipes to freeze? Info with cold temps in NC
Forecasts from the National Weather Service show temperatures dropping below 30 degrees this week in both Charlotte and Raleigh.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Forecasts from the National Weather Service show temperatures dropping below 30 degrees this week in both Charlotte and Raleigh.
UNC tennis star Reese Brantmeier is an NCAA champion who is suing the NCAA. Her class action lawsuit could impact thousands.
UNC tennis star Reese Brantmeier won an NCAA title, but another court awaits.
UNC tennis star Reese Brantmeier is an NCAA champion who is suing the NCAA. Her class action lawsuit could impact thousands.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:30 AM
UNC tennis star Reese Brantmeier is an NCAA champion who is suing the NCAA. Her class action lawsuit could impact thousands.
“We are deeply grateful for every guest who walked through our doors, shared a meal with us, and made us part of their lives.”
‘More than a restaurant.’ This NC cafeteria is closing all locations after 88 years
“We are deeply grateful for every guest who walked through our doors, shared a meal with us, and made us part of their lives.”
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December 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM
“We are deeply grateful for every guest who walked through our doors, shared a meal with us, and made us part of their lives.”
Duke hadn’t won the ACC since sharing the title with Virginia in 1989. On Saturday night, the Blue Devils upset the No. 17 Cavaliers in the ACC title game.
Duke football upsets Virginia for first ACC football championship since 1989
Duke hadn’t won the ACC since sharing the title with Virginia in 1989. On Saturday night, the Blue Devils upset the No. 17 Cavaliers in the ACC title game.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Duke hadn’t won the ACC since sharing the title with Virginia in 1989. On Saturday night, the Blue Devils upset the No. 17 Cavaliers in the ACC title game.
McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's rival Hardee's closing more restaurants
December 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM
McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's rival Hardee's closing more restaurants
North Carolina hospitals may rank among the safest in the nation, but not every facility earned top marks.
These are the Charlotte area’s most unsafe hospitals. See the report’s ratings
North Carolina hospitals may rank among the safest in the nation, but not every facility earned top marks.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:30 AM
North Carolina hospitals may rank among the safest in the nation, but not every facility earned top marks.
People in Charlotte whose friends were taken by the U.S. Border Patrol called 911 to ask for information.
Border Patrol agent’s gear stolen outside LongHorn in Charlotte, 911 calls show
People in Charlotte whose friends were taken by the U.S. Border Patrol called 911 to ask for information.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
People in Charlotte whose friends were taken by the U.S. Border Patrol called 911 to ask for information.
This isn’t the first time Sen. Terence Everitt has drawn the ire of Republicans in control of the legislature.
NC Senate Democrat rebuked by Republican leader for ‘unacceptable lack of decorum’
This isn’t the first time Sen. Terence Everitt has drawn the ire of Republicans in control of the legislature.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
This isn’t the first time Sen. Terence Everitt has drawn the ire of Republicans in control of the legislature.
The SouthPark shop is framed as “designer clothes for Southern belles,” the paper said. It was the only store in NC to make the top-50 list.
Longtime Charlotte clothing store named by New York Times as one of the best in US
The SouthPark shop is framed as “designer clothes for Southern belles,” the paper said. It was the only store in NC to make the top-50 list.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The SouthPark shop is framed as “designer clothes for Southern belles,” the paper said. It was the only store in NC to make the top-50 list.
The laws took effect Monday.
New NC driving laws focus on heavy trucks in left lanes, tinted windows
The laws took effect Monday.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The laws took effect Monday.
The $21 million project off Interstate 77 Exit 28 in Cornelius is intended to reduce wrecks and congestion, according to the NCDOT.
Major improvements coming to bottlenecked Lake Norman intersection, NCDOT says
The $21 million project off Interstate 77 Exit 28 in Cornelius is intended to reduce wrecks and congestion, according to the NCDOT.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The $21 million project off Interstate 77 Exit 28 in Cornelius is intended to reduce wrecks and congestion, according to the NCDOT.
That’s about $5,000 more than outgoing chief Johnny Jennings made.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s new police chief starts job with $285,000 salary
That’s about $5,000 more than outgoing chief Johnny Jennings made.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
That’s about $5,000 more than outgoing chief Johnny Jennings made.
The Netflix Inc. plans that clinched the deal for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. started to shape up ar...
A Thanksgiving dealmaking sprint helped Netflix win Warner Bros.
The Netflix Inc. plans that clinched the deal for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. started to shape up ar...
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December 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Netflix Inc. plans that clinched the deal for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. started to shape up ar...
Photos: South Carolina men’s basketball plays Stetson
Photos: South Carolina men’s basketball plays Stetson
Photos: South Carolina men’s basketball plays Stetson
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December 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Photos: South Carolina men’s basketball plays Stetson
Confidence, freedom and a renewed sense of self are sending more women over 50 around the world.
Why More Women Over 50 Are Choosing to Solo Travel
Confidence, freedom and a renewed sense of self are sending more women over 50 around the world.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Confidence, freedom and a renewed sense of self are sending more women over 50 around the world.
The Gamecocks shot 44.4% on 3-pointers against the Hatters.
South Carolina MBB cruises past Stetson for bounce-back win. What we learned
The Gamecocks shot 44.4% on 3-pointers against the Hatters.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Gamecocks shot 44.4% on 3-pointers against the Hatters.
USC now has 13 active players on its roster.
South Carolina MBB freshman reverses redshirt decision. Lamont Paris explains
USC now has 13 active players on its roster.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
USC now has 13 active players on its roster.