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NC State Fair wraps up 11-day run as vendors reflect on business, attendance
on October 26, 2026 at 2:42 am
Thousands of people made their way through the fairgrounds in Raleigh on the final day, enjoying everything from midway rides to popular food stands before the gates closed for another year.
Nikishin returns to Hurricanes on one-year, $3-million contract
on October 25, 2026 at 10:11 pm
Defenseman Alexander Nikishin, a restricted free agent, and the Hurricanes ended their stalemate over a new contract.
Neighbors report hearing explosion before fire engulfs Raleigh home
on October 25, 2026 at 10:01 pm
Dozens of firefighters responded to a house fire on Coleraine Court in Raleigh on Sunday afternoon after neighbors reported hearing a loud explosion shortly before flames erupted from the home.
Nearly 3 years after devastating fire, Durham church reopens its doors
on October 25, 2026 at 9:32 pm
Almost three years after a devastating fire gutted their building, the Charity Christian Fellowship Church congregation finally has a place to worship again.
Bucky Irving runs for 2 TDs and Bucs force 4 turnovers in 43-13 rout of Panthers
on October 25, 2026 at 8:08 pm
Bucky Irving ran for 106 yards and two touchdowns, and Tampa Bay forced four turnovers as the Buccaneers hammered the Carolina Panthers 43-13 on Sunday in Baker Mayfield’s return. Mayfield had missed the previous three games with a dislocated right thumb. He attempted just 11 passes and threw for...

Eric Bauza, who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and dozens of cartoon characters, dies at 46
on October 26, 2026 at 7:24 am
Prolific voice actor Eric Bauza, who voiced iconic cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, has died at the age of 46.
NC State parts ways with defensive coordinator DJ Elliot, football general manager
by WTVD on October 26, 2026 at 3:43 am
A day after the firing of head football coach Dave Doeren, NC State announced that defensive coordinator DJ Eliot has been relieved of his duties.
A Dry End to October
by WTVD on October 26, 2026 at 3:35 am
Our quiet stretch of weather continues through the rest of October
St. Joseph AME continues 'Social Justice Sunday' tradition with early voting march in Durham
by Bianca Holman on October 26, 2026 at 3:31 am
Members of St. Joseph AME Church made their way to the polls as part of the church's longstanding "Social Justice Sunday" tradition.
Federal appeals court hears arguments in Trump administration's voting lawsuit against California
on October 26, 2026 at 12:42 am
A federal appeals court had a rare Sunday hearing in the Justice Department's voting lawsuit against California.