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Wolfspeed Getting $750M Boost from Biden Administration

By JOSH BOAK, Associated Press The Biden-Harris administration announced plans Tuesday to provide up to $750 million in direct funding…

New data shows NC teacher vacancies down to start the school year
on September 24, 2026 at 8:59 pm
The North Carolina School Superintendents Association has issued the report each fall for several years, as school leaders have become more concerned with vacancies, teacher turnover and hiring challenges.
Fact-check: RNC says 54% of NC's commercial driver licenses were issued illegally to noncitizens
on September 24, 2026 at 8:38 pm
The Republican National Committee claimed that 54% of North Carolina commercial driver’s licenses were issued illegally to noncitizens. That number is based on a sampling — not a full accounting — of CDLs issued in the state.
Fayetteville widow out hundreds after a man steals, forges money orders from mail
on September 24, 2026 at 8:25 pm
A 75-year-old Fayetteville widow says $800 in money orders were stolen from her mail and cashed by a man now being sought by police. Western Union denied her claim for reimbursement.
Man stabbed during fight at Durham Sheetz, police say
on September 24, 2026 at 8:01 pm
One person was hurt in a stabbing at a Sheetz gas station in Durham on Thursday.
Hurricanes are defending champs, Panthers look loaded up for a run as the biggest NHL season begins
on September 24, 2026 at 7:18 pm
The Carolina Hurricanes head into the NHL season as the defending Stanley Cup champion. But they will have a host of challengers led by Colorado, Florida, Dallas, Edmonton and more.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses U.N. General Assembly amid protests
by WABC on September 24, 2026 at 8:50 pm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders Thursday that attacking Iran "was one of the easiest decisions I've ever had to make."
A Great Weekend Ahead
by WTVD on September 24, 2026 at 8:44 pm
Warming up and more sunshine on the way for a very fall-like weekend.
CNN, MS NOW journalists back at White House, hours after federal judge orders President Donald Trump to lift ban
on September 24, 2026 at 8:31 pm
CNN and MS NOW journalists are now back at the White House, hours after a federal judge ordered President Donald Trump to lift a ban.
Nolan Wells' cause and manner of death 'undetermined,' state autopsy report finds
on September 24, 2026 at 7:45 pm
The official autopsy report from the State Medical Examiner's office in Mississippi found that teenager Nolan Wells' cause and manner of death are "undetermined."
Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran controversy
on September 24, 2026 at 7:02 pm
Macklemore said he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for making political statements on stage.