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- Blue Ridge Public Radio: The town of Canton could be the latest North Carolina municipality to ban cryptocurrency mining and data centers. www.wunc.org/2026-02-04/c...
- NC Health News: The legal battle between Duke Health and WakeMed over a cancer-fighting linear accelerator has a David vs. Goliath flavor. www.wunc.org/health/2026-...
- The Winter Olympics bring hundreds of the world's best winter athletes to northern Italy, where they will face off in 16 different sports across 2 1/2 weeks. Here's how to follow along. www.wunc.org/2026-02-04/t...
- WFAE reports: In a four-page letter sent earlier this week to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Sen. Thom Tillis asked her to turn over detailed records from “Operation Charlotte’s Web.” www.wunc.org/2026-02-03/t...
- The more than $1 trillion spending agreement includes a stopgap measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security through Feb. 13. www.wunc.org/2026-02-03/h...
- There were three motor vehicle deaths across North Carolina this weekend as heavy snowfalls covered the state's roadways and made driving conditions hazardous. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
- "I've been playing in this scene now for 25 years, and as it's changed, I've changed. Your town is kind of your chosen family, and there is definitely a closeness within our music community. There's just so much talent coming out of here and there always has been." www.wunc.org/wunc-music/2...
- WFDD reports: A legal advocacy group recently released documents suggesting the federal government is considering Greensboro for an immigration detention facility. www.wunc.org/2026-02-02/d...
- AP: Public school systems in and around some of the biggest southeastern cities — Atlanta, Charlotte, Memphis and Raleigh — are part of the wave of school closures this week. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
- Bill Bamberger, a UNC alumnus and Duke University professor, spent the past two academic years photographing and working with more than 250 students at Durham School of the Arts for the newest iteration of his series "Boys Will Be Men." www.wunc.org/arts-culture...
- "This is a new merger, a new chapter, and I think there aren't many examples of how exactly this can be done. And so, these two institutions and the city are working together to write a whole new playbook." www.wunc.org/education/20...
- The $45 fee for not having a Real ID at the TSA checkpoint is now in effect. Here's what you need to know to avoid paying it. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
- Farmers in the U.S. have grown cannabis since the 1600s — but policymakers are still figuring out how to regulate two famous types of Cannabis sativa. A historian calls the plant "incredibly cryptic." www.wunc.org/2026-02-02/h...
- In addition to several inches of snow across much of North Carolina, Stein warned about potential overwash on the Outer Banks and wind chills well below zero degrees Fahrenheit in western North Carolina. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
- In Wake County, Christmas trees are given a second life as mulch for local parks and trails. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
- State and federal money has been slow to arrive, but Madison County locals have been able to get things up and running with donations and volunteer labor. Now they're hoping tourists will return for what could be a make-or-break 2026. www.wunc.org/politics/202...
- In its proposed 2025 resource plan, Duke Energy said it wants to add seven combustion turbines in the coming years. The utility is considering Belews Creek for two of those. www.wunc.org/environment/...
- A winter storm watch will be in effect beginning Friday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The watch will cover all of central North Carolina. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
- The National Weather Service predicts up to eight inches of snow during this weekend's storm. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
- From Blue Ridge Public Radio: In this latest release, the lion’s share went to North Carolina Emergency Management for the shower stations, water distribution and other emergency services deployed during Helene. www.wunc.org/2026-01-28/f...
- Duke, WakeMed, and UNC Health systems are treating more weather-related injuries following the recent winter storm. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
- WFAE reports: State regulators are still reviewing Duke Energy’s request to raise rates across North Carolina. The rate hikes would be implemented over two years, starting in 2027. www.wunc.org/2026-01-27/n...
- Meteorologists project that central North Carolina will see more snow this Saturday, but it won't be as intense or hazardous as the ice storm last weekend. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
- A new study shows a correlation between police-related stress and cardiovascular disease in Black women, specifically those with concern for their children. www.wunc.org/health/2026-...
- Wake County Commissioners approved a new animal center to replace the county’s current one, which has been running for about 30 years. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
- The Biscuits & Banjos Festival will not return in 2026. In its place will be a special one-night event at DPAC called Biscuits & Banjos presents: Rhiannon Giddens' Beloved Community. www.wunc.org/wunc-music/2...
- The report card's authors looked at the condition of stormwater, wastewater, dams, roads, bridges, drinking water, and aviation. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
- From WFAE: A Charlotte man has been indicted on a federal felony charge for allegedly assaulting officers during immigration enforcement operations in November 2025. www.wunc.org/2026-01-26/f...
- The Lumbee Tribe has purchased land along Interstate 95 in Robeson County where it's considering building the state's first casino east of Charlotte. www.wunc.org/politics/202...
- WFAE reports: The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality has launched an energy rebate program in Mecklenburg and Wake counties to help alleviate stress placed on energy grids while saving people money on their monthly utility bills. www.wunc.org/2026-01-26/e...
- With the snow and icy weather winding down, emergency shelters in Wake and Durham counties are planning to close. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
- A winter storm brought snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the Triangle on Saturday night and Sunday morning. For the latest updates on the storm, head to wunc.org. www.wunc.org/live-updates...
- Tensions are escalating in Minneapolis after Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a U.S. citizen, was killed during an encounter with immigration officials on Saturday morning. Here is what to know. www.wunc.org/2026-01-25/5...
- The State Highway Patrol says it has responded to more than 200 crashes overnight through 6 a.m. Sunday due to the winter storm. None of them involved fatal injuries. For the latest updates on the storm, head to wunc.org. www.wunc.org/live-updates...
- As of 6 p.m., 85% of flights that were scheduled to depart tomorrow from RDU have been canceled. Most airlines have stopped or reduced operations. For the latest updates on winter storm preparations, head to wunc.org. www.wunc.org/live-updates...
- Among today's winter storm updates: - NC receives an emergency declaration - Wake County opens two emergency shelters in Raleigh and Wake Forest - Sleet and freezing rain are expected to start tonight - UNC-Chapel Hill declares campus state of emergency www.wunc.org/live-updates...
- Federal officers shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, according to a hospital record obtained by the Associated Press. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
- North Carolina has requested and received an emergency declaration from the federal government ahead of a winter storm, Gov. Josh Stein said at a briefing earlier today. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
- The latest forecasts show sleet and ice accumulation to begin Saturday evening www.wunc.org/live-updates...
- This week, the Carrboro-based band T. Gold is celebrating the release of their second record, "Life is a Wonder and It's Cruel." www.wunc.org/wunc-music/2...
- Among the latest winter storm updates: -Forecasters upgrade winter storm watch to warning in parts of central NC -Gov. Stein says to prepare to stay home for several days -Orange County will open public shelter Saturday morning -RDU Airport plans to remain open www.wunc.org/live-updates...
- A group of Buddhist monks are passing through the Triangle for their Walk of Peace. "I think it’s what our nation needs. I think it’s the one thing right now that people can come together about. Everyone's so divided. We don't need to be." www.wunc.org/race-class-c...
- Durham officials provided an update this morning on winter storm preparations, which include expanding capacity of emergency shelters and pretreating major roads for ice. Head to our liveblog more updates and info on how to prepare for this weekend's inclement weather. www.wunc.org/live-updates...
- For more than two years, Williamston’s local hospital has sat empty. The closure of Martin General Hospital has meant much longer ambulance rides and big concerns about the state of healthcare in this rural county. www.wunc.org/politics/202...
- "Embers from that fire in the South Carolina outbreak have started landing here in North Carolina, and unfortunately we have a lot of dry tinder, meaning that we have communities with low vaccination coverage rates," said NC's chief epidemiologist Zack Moore. www.wunc.org/health/2026-...
- Gov. Josh Stein visited the small town of Bethel to highlight federal grants to build new houses, awarded to eight local governments across the state. www.wunc.org/politics/202...
- Ahead of a winter storm, Gov. Josh Stein is warning North Carolinians to be prepared to stay off of roads over the weekend and to go without power for a few days. "This has the potential to be a massive disruption to people's lives," Stein said earlier today. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
- AP: An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Wednesday to murder and other charges for a mass shooting in North Carolina, acknowledging that he carried out a 2022 killing rampage that left five people dead, including his older brother and a police officer. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
- The Raleigh City Council voted to allow development at parts of North Hills of up to 37 stories tall. Some residents in the area opposed the decision. www.wunc.org/economy/2026...
- AP: Millions of Americans are bracing for a potentially catastrophic ice storm from New Mexico to the Carolinas. Forecasters say it could crush trees, power lines, and cause power outages for days. www.wunc.org/environment/...
