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It’s been a while, so we’ve brought back the Panthers mailbag to answer fans questions following a busy start to training camp.
Panthers mailbag: How has Xavier Legette improved during 2026 training camp?
It’s been a while, so we’ve brought back the Panthers mailbag to answer fans questions following a busy start to training camp.
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Last week Johnson did a tour of Triangle soul food restaurants, stopping in at three different spots.
Viral food reviewer Mr. Tendernism ate his way through the Triangle. Here’s where
Last week Johnson did a tour of Triangle soul food restaurants, stopping in at three different spots.
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A chemical company has been leaking “black material” into a Durham waterway for years. A new court order hopes to hold them accountable.
NC orders Durham chemical company to plan cleanup of black sludge, pollution
A chemical company has been leaking “black material” into a Durham waterway for years. A new court order hopes to hold them accountable.
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Learn about Dana Cope’s half a million dollar embezzlement case, and North Carolinians gearing up for national duty.
Dana Cope makes bail, NC’s ‘Star Wars’ contract — Today in Triangle history
Learn about Dana Cope’s half a million dollar embezzlement case, and North Carolinians gearing up for national duty.
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New UNC men’s basketball head coach Michael Malone has already earned a reputation on the college basketball recruiting trail.
‘Locked in’: Inside UNC basketball coach Michael Malone’s recruiting reputation
New UNC men’s basketball head coach Michael Malone has already earned a reputation on the college basketball recruiting trail.
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National Transportation Safety Board says it was unable to determine why a tractor-trailer truck plowed into stopped traffic near Kenly in July 2024.
What caused NC truck crash that killed five on I-95? Feds release final report
National Transportation Safety Board says it was unable to determine why a tractor-trailer truck plowed into stopped traffic near Kenly in July 2024.
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The bill would require local governments with a population of 50,000 or more to allow homeowners to build small dwelling units on their properties.
More backyard cottages allowed under legislature’s move to add housing supply
The bill would require local governments with a population of 50,000 or more to allow homeowners to build small dwelling units on their properties.
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Updated: Young NC couple arrested after teen allegedly took abortion pills in 3rd trimester
NC teen charged after allegedly taking abortion pills in third trimester
The teen is accused of taking mifepristone and misprostol while 31 weeks pregnant.
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The General Election is less than three months away. Here’s the task facing Republicans in Western North Carolina.
Rep. Edwards ends reelection bid leaving Western NC GOP looking for a replacement
The General Election is less than three months away. Here’s the task facing Republicans in Western North Carolina.
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The first woman to go to the moon is visiting her alma mater in late August. Here are plans, including how the community can celebrate the Artemis II astronaut in person.
Astronaut Christina Koch is coming home. How to see her at NC State celebration
The first woman to go to the moon is visiting her alma mater in late August. Here are plans, including how the community can celebrate the Artemis II astronaut in person.
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Chip Hawley spoke at a fundraiser as his agents are working an investigation that has led to charges of illegal gifts to lawmakers.
SBI director appears at NC fundraiser. Why ethics experts say that’s a problem
Chip Hawley spoke at a fundraiser as his agents are working an investigation that has led to charges of illegal gifts to lawmakers.
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The 29-year-old had been in custody at a detention center in Georgia for about two weeks before he began facing serious symptoms. Read what he wrote while in custody.
Mexican man from Durham dies after leukemia diagnosis in ICE custody. Read his words.
The 29-year-old had been in custody at a detention center in Georgia for about two weeks before he began facing serious symptoms. Read what he wrote while in custody.
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The health system says it is not a “bidding model” and calls those claims “misinformation,” but that hasn’t stopped online outrage.
UNC Health says new scheduling system won’t pay nurses less. Why it has critics.
The health system says it is not a “bidding model” and calls those claims “misinformation,” but that hasn’t stopped online outrage.
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Steris has agreed to invest $600 million in a manufacturing center in Sanford NC, creating 335 jobs
Medical technology company to invest millions in Triangle manufacturing plant
Steris has agreed to invest $600 million in a manufacturing center in Sanford NC, creating 335 jobs
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The teen is accused of taking mifepristone and misprostol while 31 weeks pregnant.
NC teen charged after allegedly taking abortion pills in third trimester
The teen is accused of taking mifepristone and misprostol while 31 weeks pregnant.
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In his announcement early Wednesday, he did not mention the women. He did not acknowledge wrongdoing. He did not apologize.
Chuck Edwards’ dark night of the soul | Opinion
In his announcement early Wednesday, he did not mention the women. He did not acknowledge wrongdoing. He did not apologize.
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“It will interact in our atmosphere and create these beautiful streaks of light across the sky.”
One of the best meteor showers is underway. When and where to see its peak in NC
“It will interact in our atmosphere and create these beautiful streaks of light across the sky.”
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The store will join Jubala Coffee and a fine art gallery as newcomers to North Hills this year.
New store opening in North Hills this summer, marking first Triangle location
The store will join Jubala Coffee and a fine art gallery as newcomers to North Hills this year.
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Rep. Chuck Edwards faces an ethics committee’s recommendation of censure. What does that process look like?
NC’s Edwards ends campaign but faces potential censure. How would that work?
Rep. Chuck Edwards faces an ethics committee’s recommendation of censure. What does that process look like?
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Ross worries that higher pay at the ICE detention facility could worsen North Carolina’s state prison staffing shortage.
NC lawmaker warns opening ICE detention center could hurt state prisons
Ross worries that higher pay at the ICE detention facility could worsen North Carolina’s state prison staffing shortage.
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The North Carolina Republican Congressman is at the center of an ethics report that found he created a hostile work environment and sexually harassed young staffers. bit.ly/4byj03f
Human remains show 17-year-old girl who vanished 5 years ago was killed, North Carolina sheriff says. Suspect in killing was her boyfriend, officials say.
Human remains show 17-year-old was killed by boyfriend in 2021, NC sheriff says
Human remains show 17-year-old girl who vanished 5 years ago was killed, North Carolina sheriff says. Suspect in killing was her boyfriend, officials say.
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Edwards is at the center of an ethics report that found he created a hostile work environment and sexually harassed young staffers.
NC GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards ends reelection campaign after sexual harassment report
Edwards is at the center of an ethics report that found he created a hostile work environment and sexually harassed young staffers.
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A chemical company has been leaking “black material” into a Durham waterway for years. A new court order hopes to hold them accountable.
NC orders Durham chemical company to plan cleanup of black sludge, pollution
A chemical company has been leaking “black material” into a Durham waterway for years. A new court order hopes to hold them accountable.
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It’s been a while, so we’ve brought back the Panthers mailbag to answer fans questions following a busy start to training camp.
Panthers mailbag: How has Xavier Legette improved during 2026 training camp?
It’s been a while, so we’ve brought back the Panthers mailbag to answer fans questions following a busy start to training camp.
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Last week Johnson did a tour of Triangle soul food restaurants, stopping in at three different spots.
Viral food reviewer Mr. Tendernism ate his way through the Triangle. Here’s where
Last week Johnson did a tour of Triangle soul food restaurants, stopping in at three different spots.
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Learn about Dana Cope’s half a million dollar embezzlement case, and North Carolinians gearing up for national duty.
Dana Cope makes bail, NC’s ‘Star Wars’ contract — Today in Triangle history
Learn about Dana Cope’s half a million dollar embezzlement case, and North Carolinians gearing up for national duty.
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New UNC men’s basketball head coach Michael Malone has already earned a reputation on the college basketball recruiting trail.
‘Locked in’: Inside UNC basketball coach Michael Malone’s recruiting reputation
New UNC men’s basketball head coach Michael Malone has already earned a reputation on the college basketball recruiting trail.
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