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Durham County Has a New but Familiar Administrative Leader

Claudia Hager, who had been serving as interim manager of Durham County after the unexplained departure of Kimberly Sowell, now…

North Carolina legislative elections could break GOP stronghold on state government
on October 26, 2026 at 9:59 pm
All 170 seats in the state legislature are up for election Nov. 3, when voters can decide whether to let Republicans maintain a stronghold at the General Assembly or to give Democrats more influence over North Carolina’s laws.
The “influencer who doesn’t exist”: Social media platforms struggle to detect AI profiles
on October 26, 2026 at 9:55 pm
Both TikTok and Meta require AI-generated content to be labeled and have policies in place to take down videos that violate their respective community guidelines. However, WRAL Investigates found multiple videos still posted without proper labels.
NC Senate candidate in custody, facing charges after hours-long standoff with Cary police
on October 26, 2026 at 8:21 pm
Jonathan Miller, a Libertarian running for a state Senate district covering western Wake County, called WRAL during his standoff with police. He spoke about what led to the standoff.
Vice President JD Vance to visit Kinston as GOP props up candidates ahead of Election Day
on October 26, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to speak in Kinston on Wednesday — the latest Trump administration visit aimed at helping Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections.
NCDOT begins work to reopen N.C. 12 on Pea Island
on October 26, 2026 at 7:45 pm
High tide overwash continues at Visitor Center; work dependent on improved conditions

Vote 2026: Cost, affordability concerns remain top issue ahead of Election Day
by Cindy Bae on October 26, 2026 at 10:02 pm
Affordability remains a top concern for many, particularly families facing rising costs for housing, groceries, child care and health care.
'The Mob' brings celebrity reality TV competition to Hulu
on October 26, 2026 at 9:51 pm
"The Mob," hosted by Parker Posey, puts celebrity contestants through mob movie-inspired challenges in an Italian villa on Hulu.
Red Hat's on Cabarrus Street ends, Raleigh moves ahead with Convention Center expansion
by Elaina Athans on October 26, 2026 at 9:47 pm
Red Hat Amphitheater on Cabarrus Street has permanently closed as Raleigh prepares for a major convention center expansion project.
Wake sheriff sees no credible Halloween takeover threats but plans heightened presence
by DeJuan Hoggard on October 26, 2026 at 9:47 pm
Law enforcement agencies across Wake County say they are closely monitoring activity online and preparing for a busy holiday.
NC State shakeup continues as defensive coordinator, GM fired
by WTVD on October 26, 2026 at 9:42 pm
A day after the firing of head football coach Dave Doeren, NC State announced that defensive coordinator DJ Eliot had been relieved of his duties.