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The Triad is expected to see a healthy housing market in the first quarter of 2026.
The market faced widespread tariffs this year, but as 2025 comes to a close, mortgage rates have eased slightly. www.wunc.org/2025-12-23/t...
The market faced widespread tariffs this year, but as 2025 comes to a close, mortgage rates have eased slightly. www.wunc.org/2025-12-23/t...
Triad could see healthy real estate market in 2026
Experts say continued business investments in the region and easing mortgage rates are positive signs.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The Triad is expected to see a healthy housing market in the first quarter of 2026.
The market faced widespread tariffs this year, but as 2025 comes to a close, mortgage rates have eased slightly. www.wunc.org/2025-12-23/t...
The market faced widespread tariffs this year, but as 2025 comes to a close, mortgage rates have eased slightly. www.wunc.org/2025-12-23/t...
The Atlantic hurricane season produced a normal number of storms, compared to more frequent storms in recent years. But the storms that did form were huge.
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What does climate change look like? This year's hurricane season is one example
The Atlantic hurricane season produced a normal number of storms, compared to more frequent storms in recent years. But the storms that did form were huge.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Atlantic hurricane season produced a normal number of storms, compared to more frequent storms in recent years. But the storms that did form were huge.
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The Justice Department released a new batch of files Tuesday related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein which contain hundreds of references to President Trump.
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Justice Department releases more Epstein files and some mention Trump
The Department of Justice has been publicly posting files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation since Friday.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The Justice Department released a new batch of files Tuesday related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein which contain hundreds of references to President Trump.
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After a dip during the Covid-19 pandemic, eviction filings have rebounded — with a vengeance.
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Evictions have risen to their highest rate in 13 years. Housing costs are likely to blame.
After a dip during the Covid-19 pandemic, eviction filings have rebounded — with a vengeance.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
After a dip during the Covid-19 pandemic, eviction filings have rebounded — with a vengeance.
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U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity.
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U.S. regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity.
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A federal judge in Charlotte has ruled that immigration officials violated a man’s due process rights when they detained him and ordered that he be immediately given a bond hearing.
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Federal judge orders ICE to hold bond hearing for detained asylum seeker in Charlotte
A federal judge in Charlotte ruled that immigration officials violated a man’s due process rights when they detained him and ordered that he be given a bond hearing.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM
A federal judge in Charlotte has ruled that immigration officials violated a man’s due process rights when they detained him and ordered that he be immediately given a bond hearing.
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The UNC System's new syllabi policy not only requires the documents to be public records, but universities must also create a "readily searchable online platform" to display them.
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It's official, North Carolina professors will have to publicly post syllabi
UNC System President Peter Hans' decision puts North Carolina in league with other Southern states like Florida and Texas, which legislatively mandate syllabi to be public records.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The UNC System's new syllabi policy not only requires the documents to be public records, but universities must also create a "readily searchable online platform" to display them.
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President Donald Trump visited the eastern North Carolina town of Rocky Mount on Friday, the second time this month he traveled to a presidential battleground state to focus on the economy and affordability concerns. www.wunc.org/politics/202...
Trump insists during NC visit he's brought down costs, but residents say they're feeling squeezed
President Donald Trump visited the eastern North Carolina town of Rocky Mount on Friday, the second time this month he traveled to a presidential battleground state to focus on the economy and afforda...
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December 20, 2025 at 5:44 AM
President Donald Trump visited the eastern North Carolina town of Rocky Mount on Friday, the second time this month he traveled to a presidential battleground state to focus on the economy and affordability concerns. www.wunc.org/politics/202...
From Blue Ridge Public Radio: Nearly five-dozen water and septic system projects in 26 western counties will receive funding through the state Department of Environmental Quality.
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'We have to be better prepared:' Stein highlights $270 million in water infrastructure funds for WNC
Nearly five-dozen water and septic system projects in 26 western counties will receive funding through the state Department of Environmental Quality.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
From Blue Ridge Public Radio: Nearly five-dozen water and septic system projects in 26 western counties will receive funding through the state Department of Environmental Quality.
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Went on @wunc.org w/ Claudia Rivera, @raleighreporter.bsky.social, @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social, Danielle Battaglia to recap past year in #ncpol. So much news unfolded that we didn't have time to get into the fact 2025 seeing multiple NC lawmakers arrested.
Year in Review-> www.wunc.org/show/due-sou...
Year in Review-> www.wunc.org/show/due-sou...
NC News Roundup year in review: what happened (and what didn't) in North Carolina news
On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup, we widen our lens to talk about some of the biggest stories of the year: Lumbee recognition, immigration raids, the NC Supreme Court race, redistricting, Ch...
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December 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Went on @wunc.org w/ Claudia Rivera, @raleighreporter.bsky.social, @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social, Danielle Battaglia to recap past year in #ncpol. So much news unfolded that we didn't have time to get into the fact 2025 seeing multiple NC lawmakers arrested.
Year in Review-> www.wunc.org/show/due-sou...
Year in Review-> www.wunc.org/show/due-sou...
WUNC to broadcast special holiday programs
Here's a look at WUNC's holiday program line-up.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
While he is directly appealing to Americans that the economy is improving, President Trump will visit a congressional district Republicans are eyeing in their attempts to keep control the U.S. House.
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Trump will revisit a North Carolina town, now the focus of a newly redrawn congressional district
While he is directly appealing to Americans that the economy is improving, President Trump will visit a congressional district Republicans are eyeing in their attempts to keep control the U.S. House.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
While he is directly appealing to Americans that the economy is improving, President Trump will visit a congressional district Republicans are eyeing in their attempts to keep control the U.S. House.
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From WFAE: A new survey from Elon University found dissatisfaction with North Carolina’s public schools. But survey respondents place a bulk of the blame on factors outside the classroom.
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New survey shows dissatisfaction with NC schools — but the public doesn't blame teachers
A new survey from Elon University found dissatisfaction with North Carolina’s public schools. But survey respondents place a bulk of the blame on factors outside the classroom.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
From WFAE: A new survey from Elon University found dissatisfaction with North Carolina’s public schools. But survey respondents place a bulk of the blame on factors outside the classroom.
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Hunt grew up on a dairy farm in the tiny Rock Ridge community outside Wilson, and biographer and longtime aide Gary Pearce says that experience got him interested in politics at an early age.
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Jim Hunt, governor who championed education, dies at 88
Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt has died. The Wilson County native served the state for four terms as a Democrat, expanding the role of the governor and pushing for major education initiatives. Hu...
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December 18, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Hunt grew up on a dairy farm in the tiny Rock Ridge community outside Wilson, and biographer and longtime aide Gary Pearce says that experience got him interested in politics at an early age.
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JUST IN: Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt has died. The Wilson County native served the state for four terms as a Democrat, expanding the role of the governor and pushing for major education initiatives. Hunt was 88 years old.
December 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
JUST IN: Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt has died. The Wilson County native served the state for four terms as a Democrat, expanding the role of the governor and pushing for major education initiatives. Hunt was 88 years old.
New town council members Bella Huang of Cary and Sue Mu of Apex represent the latest in a growing number of Asian women who have won local elections in the North Carolina Triangle.
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'We are the most hardworking': Asian women in the Triangle are gaining political power
New town council members Bella Huang of Cary and Sue Mu of Apex represent the latest in a growing number of Asian women who have won local elections in the North Carolina Triangle.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
New town council members Bella Huang of Cary and Sue Mu of Apex represent the latest in a growing number of Asian women who have won local elections in the North Carolina Triangle.
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Local governments use property taxes to pay for services. But with home values rising, so have taxes, raising alarm for some.
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With concerns about property taxes mounting, NC House reform committee meets
Local governments use property taxes to pay for services. But with home values rising, so have taxes, raising alarm for some.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Local governments use property taxes to pay for services. But with home values rising, so have taxes, raising alarm for some.
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From North Carolina Health News: The case raises questions about employee background checks, repeat safety violations and the state’s reliance on residential psychiatric treatment facilities for vulnerable children.
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Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse at NC youth psychiatric facility
The case raises questions about employee background checks, repeat safety violations and the state’s reliance on residential psychiatric treatment facilities for vulnerable children.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
From North Carolina Health News: The case raises questions about employee background checks, repeat safety violations and the state’s reliance on residential psychiatric treatment facilities for vulnerable children.
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Last year, Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, which is where the popular native Fraser fir tree also used as a Christmas tree grows. The storm and inflation have been challenges for Christmas tree growers in the western part of the state.
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Christmas tree experts say industry is harvesting more trees despite impacts from inflation, Helene
Last year, Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, which is where the popular native Fraser fir tree also used as a Christmas tree grows. The storm and inflation have been challenges for C...
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December 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Last year, Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, which is where the popular native Fraser fir tree also used as a Christmas tree grows. The storm and inflation have been challenges for Christmas tree growers in the western part of the state.
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Gov. Josh Stein is wrapping up his first year in office. He joined WUNC's Colin Campbell to discuss the big issues of 2025 and what’s ahead next year.
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Q&A: Gov. Josh Stein on budget impasse, Helene funding and more
Gov. Josh Stein is wrapping up his first year in office. He joined WUNC's Colin Campbell to discuss the big issues of 2025 and what’s ahead next year.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Gov. Josh Stein is wrapping up his first year in office. He joined WUNC's Colin Campbell to discuss the big issues of 2025 and what’s ahead next year.
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The U.S. Senate passed an annual defense spending bill Wednesday. It includes a provision that grants the Lumbee recognition through the Department of the Interior, opening up federal benefits for the tribe.
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U.S. Senate passes bill giving federal recognition to Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
The U.S. Senate passed an annual defense spending bill Wednesday. It includes a provision that grants the Lumbee recognition through the Department of the Interior, opening up federal benefits for the...
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December 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The U.S. Senate passed an annual defense spending bill Wednesday. It includes a provision that grants the Lumbee recognition through the Department of the Interior, opening up federal benefits for the tribe.
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Raleigh based rapper Jooselord will headline All Out NC: A Benefit for his son Onyx this Friday. Onyx was diagnosed with with a high-grade glioma last December.
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Jooselord set to perform at All Out NC, a benefit for his son Onyx who is fighting brain cancer
Raleigh based rapper Jooselord will headline All Out NC: A Benefit for his son Onyx this Friday. Onyx was diagnosed with with a high-grade glioma last December.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Raleigh based rapper Jooselord will headline All Out NC: A Benefit for his son Onyx this Friday. Onyx was diagnosed with with a high-grade glioma last December.
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The final Election Day tally in Morehead City showed City Councilman Lee Anthony Stiles defeating longtime Mayor Jerry Jones by just one vote — out of more than 1,500 votes cast.
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New election ordered in NC city where mayoral race came down to one vote
The final Election Day tally in Morehead City showed City Councilman Lee Anthony Stiles defeating longtime Mayor Jerry Jones by just one vote — out of more than 1,500 votes cast.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The final Election Day tally in Morehead City showed City Councilman Lee Anthony Stiles defeating longtime Mayor Jerry Jones by just one vote — out of more than 1,500 votes cast.
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WFDD reports: The Education Law Center has released its annual "Making the Grade" report on school funding across the country — and North Carolina is getting an F.
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NC ranks dead last in the country for school funding effort, new report shows
The Education Law Center has released its annual "Making the Grade" report on school funding across the country — and North Carolina is getting an F.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
WFDD reports: The Education Law Center has released its annual "Making the Grade" report on school funding across the country — and North Carolina is getting an F.
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From WFAE: A migrant worker advocacy group looks back on a year of challenges and hard work.
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Migrant worker advocates say 2025 was 'devastating' and are preparing for 2026
A migrant worker advocacy group looks back on a year of challenges and hard work.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
From WFAE: A migrant worker advocacy group looks back on a year of challenges and hard work.
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