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Durham Government Offices Adjust Schedules for Labor Day

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Coastal low-pressure system expected during weekend cold front; evacuation order on Hatteras Island
on October 17, 2026 at 12:32 am
Authorities in Dare County are already preparing for the storm. On Friday, county officials declared a state of emergency for Hatteras Island and ordered all visitors off the island. Residents are not being asked to leave.
'Regenerative' food labels are everywhere: Here’s why you may want to look twice
on October 16, 2026 at 9:51 pm
A “regenerative” claim may sound environmentally friendly, but the word alone doesn’t tell you how the food was produced.
City leaders react to plans to bring Buc-ee's to Rocky Mount
on October 16, 2026 at 9:33 pm
Buc-ee's wants to come to Rocky Mount. WRAL has confirmed a letter circulating on social media about a planned story is true.
SBI Special Agent testifies about defendant’s arrest in UNC student murder case
on October 16, 2026 at 9:17 pm
Court on Friday wrapped with the testimony of NC SBI Special Agent in Charge Justin Heinrich, who has worked on the Faith Hedgepeth murder case since 2013.
Fact-check: What happens in North Carolina if a poll worker marks your ballot?
on October 16, 2026 at 9:03 pm
Elections officials in North Carolina and other states are correcting recycled and “still false” social media claims about how ballots are counted.

Evacuation orders issued as wildfire burns in Orange County, California
on October 17, 2026 at 4:30 am
The Norte Fire ignited midday Friday in San Clemente, with fire officials warning that wind gusts are causing a "dangerous rate of spread."
What we know about the victims in the Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting
on October 17, 2026 at 4:04 am
Three children and one teacher were killed at an elementary school in Oregon on Thursday, police said. Another student and teacher were injured.
NC State Fair brings families together for food, rides and traditions
by Jamiese Price on October 17, 2026 at 4:02 am
Fried Oreos, carnival rides and family traditions are drawing visitors to the North Carolina State Fair, where families are taking in everything from the midway to local vendors.
Hatteras Island visitors ordered to evacuate ahead of coastal storm
by WTVD on October 17, 2026 at 3:53 am
A mandatory evacuation is in effect for Hatteras Island visitors as a developing coastal nor'easter threatens prolonged flooding, ocean overwash and closures along N.C. Highway 12.
Blustery, wet and chilly start to the weekend
by WTVD on October 17, 2026 at 3:37 am
Expect a big dip in temps this weekend behind the strong cold front that's rolling in.