Triangle/Local
Trial begins for a man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth 14 years ago
The trial of a man accused of killing college student Faith Hedgepeth 14 years ago is finally getting underway.
Michael Jordan donates $10 million to UNC school of social work
UNC-Chapel Hill's school of social work will benefit from a $10 million donation from Tar Heel basketball great Michael Jordan.
NCDOT proposes Maynard Road improvements in Wake County
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes building a grade separation at the North East Maynard Road crossing and near its intersection at East Chatham Street in Cary.
Wake school system honors two
Dr. Roxann Sykes of Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary was named the 2026-27 Principal of the Year. Xavier Wallace-McGrew of South Garner High was named 2026-27 Assistant Principal of the Year.
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Raleigh Police, ALE complete investigation into drugs, gambling
A three month investigation by Raleigh Police and state authorities has led to a series of drug and illegal gambling arrests.
State/Regional
Ex-Marine to face death penalty in 2025 mass shooting at North Carolina bar
A former Marine and wounded Iraq War veteran will face the death penalty in a September 2025 mass shooting in North Carolina that left three people dead.
State commission votes to "assume financial control" of two NC towns
Members of the Local Government Commission are assuming financial control of two small North Carolina towns in the face of perilous financial conditions.
GAS TAX SUSPENSION: Opinions mixed as lawmakers meet
The idea of suspending the North Carolina's gas tax is meeting with mixed reviews. This as a special session of the General Assembly is set for Wednesday to address spiraling fuel prices in the wake of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the war against Iran.
RPD Detective fired after bar incident
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (WPTF) - A Raleigh police detective has been fired after an early morning incident in Wake Forest. According to releases from the Raleigh Police Department and Wake Forest Police, RPD Detective Christopher Reed was involved in an incident at the Carolina Ale House, 11685 Northpark Dr. Just after 2:15 ...
Jim Bakker, who lost his 'PTL Club' televangelism empire in sex and money scandals, dies at 86
Jim Bakker, who along with his first-wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died.
World/National
UN health agency wants more details from Russia on suspected pneumonic plague case
A top official with the World Health Organization says the U.N. health agency doesn't know how a lab employee in Siberia died amid concerns about plague.
Disaster relief funding is creeping into Trump's midterm rhetoric. Critics say it has no place there
President Donald Trump has turned emergency relief into a campaign talking point as a major hurricane approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast. He's been approving disaster declarations for political allies and linking endorsements with funding announcements.
FBI says it stopped a Mall of America terror attack by a teen after agents sold him an assault rifle
The FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America in Minneapolis by a teenager after agents supplied him with an assault rifle.
Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit US Gulf Coast this week
Tropical Storm Isaias has formed off eastern Mexico. Forecasters say it's expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.
Trump says he has call scheduled with Putin to discuss possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia
President Donald Trump says he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible case of plague at a Siberian research institute.
Entertainment
Eva Marie Saint, star of 'North by Northwest' and 'On the Waterfront,' dies at 102
Oscar winner Eva Marie Saint has died at the age of 102. Saint's family announced that she died.
Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history, dedicates top prize to Dolly Parton
Taylor Swift made history and Nirvana was awarded the 2026 Video Vanguard Award at the starry MTV Video Music Awards.
Dolly Parton's estate accuses her nephew of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt's legacy
Dolly Parton's estate has accused the country music icon's nephew of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt's legacy and business empire and have asked a judge to keep him away from its employees and business dealings.
How Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time
Ella Langley's song "Choosin' Texas" is officially the longest-running No. 1 single in the U.S., spending 23 weeks at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100. It is also 2026's biggest hit.
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says
A coroner has determined that actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs including fentanyl.
Sports
Taylor Hall scores 2 as Hurricanes beat Canadiens 6-4 in Montreal's home opener
Taylor Hall scored twice as the Carolina Hurricanes beat Montreal 6-4 in the Canadiens' home opener.
ACC's Phillips touts league's health amid questions of possible departures, realignment in future
Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips says he isn't worried about four member schools supporting changes to the Protect College Sports Act.
Could Bryce Young really be an MVP contender? Through 4 games, the numbers say yes
Bryce Young heard "M-V-P!" chants from the home crowd after another strong performance from the Carolina Panthers' fourth-year quarterback.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says his 22nd NHL season will be his last
Washington Capitals captain and career goal-scoring record holder Alex Ovechkin said this will be his final season in the NHL.
Young, McMillan connect for 2 TDs to lead Panthers past Lions 32-26
Bryce Young completed 29 of 41 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns to Tetairoa McMillan, who had 14 catches for a career-high 192 yards, and the Carolina Panthers overcame an injury-filled week to beat the Detroit Lions 32-26.