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Carolina Hurricanes season opener, Stanley Cup champion banner celebrationship set

Carolina Hurricanes season opener, Stanley Cup champion banner celebrationship set

  • Chip Alexander, The News & Observer (Raleigh)

After 20 years, it’s time to raise another Stanley Cup banner. The Carolina Hurricanes will do that Sept. 29, hosting the Florida Panthers in a 5 p.m. game at Lenovo Center in the home opener of the 2026-27 season, the NHL announced Wednesday. The Canes’ full season schedule – this year expa…

Will Kyle Busch's 11-year-old son race at Bowman Gray Stadium next month?

Will Kyle Busch's 11-year-old son race at Bowman Gray Stadium next month?

  • JOHN DELL Staff Reporter

Legends and Bandoleros cars will race on a Friday night on Aug. 21 and will honor the late Kyle Busch

Who are the five best wings in North Carolina Tar Heels basketball history?

Who are the five best wings in North Carolina Tar Heels basketball history?

  • USA Today Network

After ranking the top five point guards in North Carolina men’s basketball history, the focus now shifts to the best wings to play in Chapel Hill.

It took 60 years to name this rare NC fish. Now the state can act to save it.

It took 60 years to name this rare NC fish. Now the state can act to save it.

  • Luke Bowles The News & Observer (Raleigh)

Scientists first collected this species in 1961, yet it remained nameless for over 60 years, becoming rarer and rarer in its natural habitat. 

Carolina Panthers' Will Grier retires a week before training camp; is Cowboys staff job next

Carolina Panthers' Will Grier retires a week before training camp; is Cowboys staff job next

  • USA Today Network

Will Grier has decided to hang up his cleats, and Cowboys fans are already wondering if it means he's coming back to Dallas for a third stint.

Catawba Riverkeeper: North Carolina parking reform to protect waterways and communities

Catawba Riverkeeper: North Carolina parking reform to protect waterways and communities

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The bill eliminates off-street parking minimums, regulations requiring developers to build a fixed number of parking spaces regardless of market demand. 

NCDOT launches interactive 'Projects Near Me' tool

NCDOT launches interactive 'Projects Near Me' tool

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The N.C. Department of Transportation recently launched an interactive online tool called Projects Near Me, where people can explore a map featuring a wide range of state transportation project data.

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Inside the story of the Burnsville Batman, a NC town's caped crusader

Inside the story of the Burnsville Batman, a NC town's caped crusader

Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties

Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties

USA World Cup winners and losers: Unforgettable summer ends on sour note

USA World Cup winners and losers: Unforgettable summer ends on sour note

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Future of iconic NC Frying Pan Tower remains unknown

Future of iconic NC Frying Pan Tower remains unknown

The tower is a decommissioned Coast Guard lighthouse located 32 miles off the coast of North Carolina on Frying Pan Shoals. 

Is it legal to ride in a truck bed in NC? Road laws to know this summer

Is it legal to ride in a truck bed in NC? Road laws to know this summer

Here's what to know this summer about the laws that exist in North Carolina.

Red wolf recovery sees boost as four litters born in eastern North Carolina

Red wolf recovery sees boost as four litters born in eastern North Carolina

The new pups were born to established breeding pairs on both public and private lands.

Gregory Jewelers in Morganton to reopen with new but familiar owner

Gregory Jewelers in Morganton to reopen with new but familiar owner

She had been working at the shop for nearly six years when Darwin and Debra Wilder decided to retire.

Unexpected finds made in blue marlin caught during NC tournament, scientists say

Unexpected finds made in blue marlin caught during NC tournament, scientists say

The winning fish caught during North Carolina’s Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament are proving to be full of surprises for researchers tasked with sampling the carcasses. 

NC won’t let Carowinds roller coaster reopen until after new state safety inspection

NC won’t let Carowinds roller coaster reopen until after new state safety inspection

Carowinds’ most popular roller coaster Fury 325 remains closed during the height of the Carolina amusement park’s summer season.

Foothills Conservancy of NC expands staff with new operations manager

Foothills Conservancy of NC expands staff with new operations manager

The position was identified as a priority during the organization's strategic planning process.

2 NC cities rank among worst in the US for bed bugs, Orkin says. Here’s where

2 NC cities rank among worst in the US for bed bugs, Orkin says. Here’s where

North Carolina is home to two of the worst cities in the U.S. for bed bug infestations — and the numbers are worse than last year, according to Orkin.

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Camping World property in Marion sold to Christian mission organization

Camping World property in Marion sold to Christian mission organization

  • Mike Conley

"This site can house and feed approximately 80 volunteers who will work on homes in McDowell and surrounding counties.”

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The 2026 World Cup: Terrific and toxic

The 2026 World Cup: Terrific and toxic

CBC Sports' Donnovan Bennett writes this essay on the chaos that was the 2026 World Cup, and how despite all its shortcomings, brought people together.

Canada wildfires affect air quality before World Cup final

Canada wildfires affect air quality before World Cup final

More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, including around 190 in northern Ontario, with the surge in fires largely attributed to climate change. Thick smoke has created hazardous air quality across parts of Canada and several US states, including Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan and N…

LeBron James - 'Warriors? Philly? Miami? Yankees?' as the four-time champion teases his NBA future.

LeBron James - 'Warriors? Philly? Miami? Yankees?' as the four-time champion teases his NBA future.

LeBron James - 'Warriors? Philly? Miami? Yankees?' as the four-time champion teases his NBA future.

Dabo Swinney: Clemson has history of success, even if 'we stunk' in 2025

Dabo Swinney: Clemson has history of success, even if 'we stunk' in 2025

With Clemson coming off a 7-6 finish in 2026, coach Dabo Swinney highlights the Tigers' run of success over the last six years.

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Family activities in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Family activities in the Blue Ridge Mountains

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Plan a family trip to McDowell County in the Blue Ridge Mountains with gem mining, easy waterfall hikes, indoor attractions, historic sites and Linville Caverns.

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Statesville proclaims July 2026 parks and recreation month

Statesville proclaims July 2026 parks and recreation month

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Mayor J. Douglas Hendrix proclaims July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month in Statesville, recognizing parks’ role in health, economy and community well-being.

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City of Statesville invites community to Statesville Heritage Festival

City of Statesville invites community to Statesville Heritage Festival

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Statesville Heritage Festival on Aug. 1 offers free admission, history exhibits, performances, and a backpack giveaway to help families prepare for the school year.

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Raymond and Louise Moody endowed scholarship at Catawba College

Raymond and Louise Moody endowed scholarship at Catawba College

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Jane Moody establishes the Raymond and Louise Moody Endowed Scholarship at Catawba College to honor her parents and support future students with financial need.

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🎧 As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection.

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Chipotle is entering the land of the taco. Will Mexicans bite?

Chipotle is entering the land of the taco. Will Mexicans bite?

Chipotle has launched its first restaurant in Mexico, introducing Californian-style burrito bowls and salads to a market dominated by traditional tacos and abundant taquerias.

Jennifer Garner’s ‘Five-Star Weekend’ explores evolving friendships

Jennifer Garner’s ‘Five-Star Weekend’ explores evolving friendships

Based Elin Hilderbrand’s book, the series follows a food blogger who invites friends from various times in her life to help her deal with the death of her husband.

What it means if daylight saving time becomes permanent

What it means if daylight saving time becomes permanent

The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would allow states to enact daylight saving time year-round, a shift from the existing practice of changing clocks twice a year.

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