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First rain bands from the storm system about to reach Western North Carolina. A rainy day tomorrow for most of the state.
February 14, 2026 at 9:42 PM
First rain bands from the storm system about to reach Western North Carolina. A rainy day tomorrow for most of the state.
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i love how texas started this and was all “neener what you gon do” and a buncha blue states said “lol watch this”
The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that the state can put a redistricting plan on the ballot this spring that could add as many as four more Democratic seats in Congress.
The referendum will take place on April 21.
The referendum will take place on April 21.
February 14, 2026 at 8:55 PM
i love how texas started this and was all “neener what you gon do” and a buncha blue states said “lol watch this”
The Supreme Court has erased several racial protections for voting. Will it erase even more, as states await latest case?
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February 14, 2026 at 8:44 PM
The Supreme Court has erased several racial protections for voting. Will it erase even more, as states await latest case?
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A 2.2 earthquake was recorded Friday in the Sparta area of North Carolina, which is the same town where a 5.1 quake ruptured the ground in 2020.
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Witnesses report feeling earthquake near Blue Ridge Parkway in NC, USGS says
A 2020 earthquake ruptured the ground in Sparta, NC, scientists say.
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February 14, 2026 at 6:23 PM
A 2.2 earthquake was recorded Friday in the Sparta area of North Carolina, which is the same town where a 5.1 quake ruptured the ground in 2020.
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MAGA’s Manufactured Outrage
MAGA Media and Republican lawmakers whipped themselves into a frenzy over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show—only for the FCC to quietly determine the outrage was built on lyrics that were never performed.
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MAGA Media and Republican lawmakers whipped themselves into a frenzy over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show—only for the FCC to quietly determine the outrage was built on lyrics that were never performed.
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MAGA’s Hopped Up Outrage
MAGA Media and Republican lawmakers whipped themselves into a frenzy over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show—only for the FCC to quietly determine the outrage was built on lyrics that were never per...
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February 14, 2026 at 6:07 PM
MAGA’s Manufactured Outrage
MAGA Media and Republican lawmakers whipped themselves into a frenzy over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show—only for the FCC to quietly determine the outrage was built on lyrics that were never performed.
www.status.news/p/bad-bunny-...?
MAGA Media and Republican lawmakers whipped themselves into a frenzy over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show—only for the FCC to quietly determine the outrage was built on lyrics that were never performed.
www.status.news/p/bad-bunny-...?
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unfortunately, if you live in NC and get your news from the News & Observer, you wouldn't even know this happened
February 14, 2026 at 5:19 PM
unfortunately, if you live in NC and get your news from the News & Observer, you wouldn't even know this happened
Thousands gather at state capitol as Reverend William J. Barber leads 50 mile walk from Wilson to Raleigh protesting policies that abuse poor people #ncpol #poverty
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Thousands gathered at State Capitol after civil rights reverend led 50-mile march for peace, love
Hundreds of people walked 50 miles from Wilson to Raleigh alongside Bishop William J. Barber II in what is being called the "Love Forward Together" movement, which is "protesting the relentless policy...
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February 14, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Thousands gather at state capitol as Reverend William J. Barber leads 50 mile walk from Wilson to Raleigh protesting policies that abuse poor people #ncpol #poverty
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As huge data centers proliferate, who will pick up the tab?
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As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?
Politicians from President Donald Trump to local lawmakers agree that tech companies should cover the power costs of artificial intelligence data centers.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:06 PM
As huge data centers proliferate, who will pick up the tab?
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Sunny on the Wilmington Riverfront this morning. Temp 47
February 14, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Sunny on the Wilmington Riverfront this morning. Temp 47
Scientific studies show climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a ‘scam’
Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'
The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health, an idea that President Donald Trump called “a scam.”
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February 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Scientific studies show climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a ‘scam’
Conservative activists want to use software with controversial origins to check NC’s voter rolls #ncpol
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Conservative activists want to use software with controversial origins to check NC’s voter rolls • NC Newsline
Conservative activists promoting controversial computer software used to challenge voters are getting a warm welcome from Republican state elections officials.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Conservative activists want to use software with controversial origins to check NC’s voter rolls #ncpol
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Senator Thom Tillis warns Fed nominee, he could be in for a very long process for approval
Tillis suggests Warsh faces long Fed chair nomination process that could restrict his business life
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina says he won't support the confirmation of any Fed nominee until the Justice Dept.'s investigation into chairman Jerome Powell is resolved.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Senator Thom Tillis warns Fed nominee, he could be in for a very long process for approval
Opinion: The GOP crime problem
Michael Whatley needs to let us know where he stands on the pardoning sex abusers, selling pardons, and covering up the Epstein files.
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Michael Whatley needs to let us know where he stands on the pardoning sex abusers, selling pardons, and covering up the Epstein files.
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The GOP crime problem
Michael Whatley needs to let us know where he stands on the pardoning sex abusers, selling pardons, and covering up the Epstein files.
www.politicsnc.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Opinion: The GOP crime problem
Michael Whatley needs to let us know where he stands on the pardoning sex abusers, selling pardons, and covering up the Epstein files.
www.politicsnc.com/p/the-gop-cr...?
Michael Whatley needs to let us know where he stands on the pardoning sex abusers, selling pardons, and covering up the Epstein files.
www.politicsnc.com/p/the-gop-cr...?
Wendy's plans to close as many as 350 restaurants
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Wendy’s is closing 6% of its stores by mid-2026 | CNN Business
Wendy’s is planning to close hundreds of locations across the United States as part of its turnaround plan.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Wendy's plans to close as many as 350 restaurants
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Family members who lost loved ones in an October 2022 Raleigh mass shooting were laden with emotion after Austin Thompson was sentenced to five consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole today.
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'It's what we were hoping for:' Families of victims find closure in mass shooter's life sentence
Family members who lost loved ones in an October 2022 Raleigh mass shooting were laden with emotion after Austin Thompson was sentenced to five consecutive life sentences without the possibility of pa...
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February 13, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Family members who lost loved ones in an October 2022 Raleigh mass shooting were laden with emotion after Austin Thompson was sentenced to five consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole today.
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Chris Paul, the Wake Forest star and the first NBA player to achieve 20,000 points has finally retired.
#nba #wakeforest
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#nba #wakeforest
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Chris Paul, the 'Point God,' retires as NBA's All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run
Chris Paul has announced he is retiring from the NBA after a 21-season career that stacks up as Hall of Fame worthy. He shared the news Friday during All-Star weekend at the Clippers’ arena in Inglewo...
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February 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Chris Paul, the Wake Forest star and the first NBA player to achieve 20,000 points has finally retired.
#nba #wakeforest
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#nba #wakeforest
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This is the biggest bunch of corporate-speak ever:
“This reduction in corporate staff allows Lowe’s to strengthen our frontline focus while remaining agile in a dynamic home improvement environment.”
One sentence, whole buzzword bingo card. Boom.
“This reduction in corporate staff allows Lowe’s to strengthen our frontline focus while remaining agile in a dynamic home improvement environment.”
One sentence, whole buzzword bingo card. Boom.
One of the Charlotte region’s biggest employers said slashing 600 jobs allows it “to strengthen our frontline focus while remaining agile...”
Lowe’s home improvement near Charlotte to cut 600 jobs in corporate, other roles
One of the Charlotte region’s biggest employers said slashing 600 jobs allows it “to strengthen our frontline focus while remaining agile...”
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February 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
This is the biggest bunch of corporate-speak ever:
“This reduction in corporate staff allows Lowe’s to strengthen our frontline focus while remaining agile in a dynamic home improvement environment.”
One sentence, whole buzzword bingo card. Boom.
“This reduction in corporate staff allows Lowe’s to strengthen our frontline focus while remaining agile in a dynamic home improvement environment.”
One sentence, whole buzzword bingo card. Boom.
Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January
Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January, less than expected
The consumer price index was expected to increase 2.5% from a year ago in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January
As power bills climb, NC expands rebate program
Gov. Josh Stein announced the statewide expansion of Energy Saver NC as rising electricity demand and grid upgrades drive higher power bills across North Carolina
Gov. Josh Stein announced the statewide expansion of Energy Saver NC as rising electricity demand and grid upgrades drive higher power bills across North Carolina
As power bills climb, NC expands rebate program
Gov. Josh Stein announced the statewide expansion of Energy Saver NC as rising electricity demand and grid upgrades drive higher power bills across North Carolina.
www.wral.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:10 PM
As power bills climb, NC expands rebate program
Gov. Josh Stein announced the statewide expansion of Energy Saver NC as rising electricity demand and grid upgrades drive higher power bills across North Carolina
Gov. Josh Stein announced the statewide expansion of Energy Saver NC as rising electricity demand and grid upgrades drive higher power bills across North Carolina
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In a 218-213 vote, the House passed a new, more aggressive version of the SAVE Act.
The measure’s documentary proof of citizenship requirements to vote would particularly burden the roughly 69 million married women who took their husband’s name — a group that leans to the right.
The measure’s documentary proof of citizenship requirements to vote would particularly burden the roughly 69 million married women who took their husband’s name — a group that leans to the right.
House GOP passes sweeping anti-voting bill that could disenfranchise millions, sends measure to Senate
The GOP’s push for the measure was driven by blatantly false claims.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
In a 218-213 vote, the House passed a new, more aggressive version of the SAVE Act.
The measure’s documentary proof of citizenship requirements to vote would particularly burden the roughly 69 million married women who took their husband’s name — a group that leans to the right.
The measure’s documentary proof of citizenship requirements to vote would particularly burden the roughly 69 million married women who took their husband’s name — a group that leans to the right.