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bit.lyLawsuit photos show California officer smiling over a handcuffed woman, 66, who later diedThe Police Department has not said whether it disciplined the officer.

The Police Department has not said whether it disciplined the officer.

bit.lyPhotos: North Carolina defeats Charlotte 49ers - College basketballThe University of North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the UNC-Charlotte 49ers 89-82 in overtime, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in Chapel Hill, N.C.

The University of North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the UNC-Charlotte 49ers 89-82 in overtime, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in Chapel Hill, N.C.

bit.lyAgentic AI Is Quietly Reshaping How We Book Travel as Google, Meta and Expedia Race AheadGoogle, Meta, Booking.com and Expedia race are all incorporating AI into their travel planning tools.

Google, Meta, Booking.com and Expedia race are all incorporating AI into their travel planning tools.

bit.lyPricing lawsuit, more jobs for NC and Hubert’s new gig: Today’s N&O headlinesA Dollar General lawsuit, a utility stop-work order, a blocked amphitheater and a coach's TV comeback — the stories moving North Carolina today.

A Dollar General lawsuit, a utility stop-work order, a blocked amphitheater and a coach's TV comeback — the stories moving North Carolina today.

bit.lyIllinois school officials knew of abuse reports for 25 years, lawsuit allegesThe district has already settled with eight former students, and one earlier case is still pending.

The district has already settled with eight former students, and one earlier case is still pending.

bit.lyUNC men’s basketball guard won’t play in exhibition vs. CharlotteThe NC State transfer has started the first two exhibitions for the Tar Heels, but will miss the final tune-up.

The NC State transfer has started the first two exhibitions for the Tar Heels, but will miss the final tune-up.

bit.lyThe Panthers might need the heroics of a backup OL in Green Bay againIn last year’s win at Lambeau, a backup Panthers offensive lineman stepped up. With an injury situation brewing, could it happen again?

In last year’s win at Lambeau, a backup Panthers offensive lineman stepped up. With an injury situation brewing, could it happen again?

bit.lyLynda Carter, 75, uses just soap and water for her skin, plus one rule she’s followed for decadesAt 75, Lynda Carter sticks to soap and water, classic beauty staples and a lifetime of sun precautions.

At 75, Lynda Carter sticks to soap and water, classic beauty staples and a lifetime of sun precautions.

bit.lyEx-NC State coach Dave Doeren addresses media. ‘I leave here with no grudges’NC State fired head football coach Dave Doeren this weekend. He said on Tuesday that he will always love and cheer for the Wolfpack.

NC State fired head football coach Dave Doeren this weekend. He said on Tuesday that he will always love and cheer for the Wolfpack.

bit.lyGetting the band back together. Hurricanes have been injured, but keep winningCanes are 10-2-2 after beating the Boston Bruins after a successful road trip that saw Seth Jarvis play his first games of the season.

Canes are 10-2-2 after beating the Boston Bruins after a successful road trip that saw Seth Jarvis play his first games of the season.

bit.lyWhat Agentic AI Means for Travel and How Google, Expedia and Booking.com Are Using ItAgentic AI is changing the way the travel industry operates, one trip planning session at a time.

Agentic AI is changing the way the travel industry operates, one trip planning session at a time.

bit.lyThe 3 shots doctors say you should get this fall in NC — and when to get themThe CDC is reporting more early-season influenza activity in 2026. Updated vaccines are available for flu, COVID and RSV.

The CDC is reporting more early-season influenza activity in 2026. Updated vaccines are available for flu, COVID and RSV.

bit.lyThis NC college town ranks among the nation’s best. Why it’s specialHere’s what to know about the top-ranking destination.

Here’s what to know about the top-ranking destination.

bit.lyUNC survives preseason scare, closes out Charlotte in OT, 89-82Mid-major Charlotte gave North Carolina all it wanted in Tuesday night’s final preseason game.

Mid-major Charlotte gave North Carolina all it wanted in Tuesday night’s final preseason game.

bit.lyMarcus Paige opens up on UNC basketball and his most famous shotNow an assistant coach with Charlotte, Paige returns to Chapel Hill Tuesday, when the 49ers face the Tar Heels in an exhibition game.

Now an assistant coach with Charlotte, Paige returns to Chapel Hill Tuesday, when the 49ers face the Tar Heels in an exhibition game.

bit.lyCharlotte Hornets surprise a former star with their plan to retire his jerseyMuggsy Bogues will become the third Charlotte Hornet to have his jersey retired. The ceremony will be Feb. 11, 2027, at a Hornets game.

Muggsy Bogues will become the third Charlotte Hornet to have his jersey retired. The ceremony will be Feb. 11, 2027, at a Hornets game.

bit.lyExplosion happened as 200-gallon still was churning out moonshine, NC agents sayA 69-year-old man has been charged, officials say.

A 69-year-old man has been charged, officials say.

bit.lyNC suing major budget retailer for allegedly overcharging customersThe prices displayed on store shelves were lower than the prices that rang up at the register, Attorney General Jeff Jackson said.

The prices displayed on store shelves were lower than the prices that rang up at the register, Attorney General Jeff Jackson said.

bit.lyBefore You Buy That Sale Item, Here’s What You Should KnowLearn when to shop, spot real deals and avoid overpaying.

Learn when to shop, spot real deals and avoid overpaying.

bit.lyStore Brands vs. Name Brands: What Shoppers Are Finally Figuring OutMore families are swapping name brands for store brands, discovering where they can save without sacrificing their favorites.

More families are swapping name brands for store brands, discovering where they can save without sacrificing their favorites.

bit.lyDuke and CaroMont want to build new hospitals in Mecklenburg. What to knowWith two sites and hundreds of beds, here’s what the plan could mean for patients outside the city center.

With two sites and hundreds of beds, here’s what the plan could mean for patients outside the city center.

bit.lyShould you vote now or wait for Election Day? How to decide what’s right for youPolling sites and wait times vary between the two — as does access to news and ballot challenges.

Polling sites and wait times vary between the two — as does access to news and ballot challenges.

bit.lyWhy Shoppers Are Rethinking Name Brands and What It Means for Their Grocery BillsAs store brands gain ground, shoppers are rethinking brand loyalty, finding new ways to save and changing how they fill their grocery carts.

As store brands gain ground, shoppers are rethinking brand loyalty, finding new ways to save and changing how they fill their grocery carts.

bit.lyWhy Charlotte beat Atlanta to land NYC banking giant’s new hub, 200 jobsThis move comes with an $11.5 million investment in the Queen City.

This move comes with an $11.5 million investment in the Queen City.

bit.lyAgentic AI Is Quietly Reshaping How We Book Travel as Google, Meta and Expedia Race AheadGoogle, Meta, Booking.com and Expedia race are all incorporating AI into their travel planning tools.

Google, Meta, Booking.com and Expedia race are all incorporating AI into their travel planning tools.

A Dollar General lawsuit, a utility stop-work order, a blocked amphitheater and a coach's TV comeback — the stories moving North Carolina today.

bit.lyUNC men’s basketball guard won’t play in exhibition vs. CharlotteThe NC State transfer has started the first two exhibitions for the Tar Heels, but will miss the final tune-up.

The NC State transfer has started the first two exhibitions for the Tar Heels, but will miss the final tune-up.

bit.ly$230M investment announced for new NC manufacturing plant. What it means for jobsBracco, an Italian company that focuses on diagnostic imaging, will open its first manufacturing plant in the United States.

Bracco, an Italian company that focuses on diagnostic imaging, will open its first manufacturing plant in the United States.

bit.lyState Health Plan votes on plan to avoid running out of cash by early 2027The plan’s Board of Trustees is addressing the projected low cash balance using the Retiree Health Benefit Fund.

The plan’s Board of Trustees is addressing the projected low cash balance using the Retiree Health Benefit Fund.

bit.lyThe Panthers might need the heroics of this backup OL in Green Bay againIn last year’s win at Lambeau, a backup Panthers offensive lineman stepped up. With an injury situation brewing, could it happen again?

In last year’s win at Lambeau, a backup Panthers offensive lineman stepped up. With an injury situation brewing, could it happen again?

At 75, Lynda Carter sticks to soap and water, classic beauty staples and a lifetime of sun precautions.

NC State fired head football coach Dave Doeren this weekend. He said on Tuesday that he will always love and cheer for the Wolfpack.

bit.lyWho are the NC candidates on your ballot? Read about them in our voter guideSee how the candidates responded to our questions.

From immigration policies to the economy to whether the North Carolina legislature should help fund a Major League Baseball stadium, we asked candidates for their responses to a range of issues.

bit.lyVance visit, millions bet on races: What to know a week out from Election DayFrom a vice presidential rally to an armed standoff involving a Senate candidate, here's where North Carolina's final campaign stretch stands.

From a vice presidential rally to an armed standoff involving a Senate candidate, here's where North Carolina's final campaign stretch stands.

bit.lyWhat Agentic AI Means for Travel and How Google, Expedia and Booking.com Are Using ItAgentic AI is changing the way the travel industry operates, one trip planning session at a time.

Agentic AI is changing the way the travel industry operates, one trip planning session at a time.

bit.lyInsects in rice, floating black growth: 3 Triangle restaurants get ‘B’ gradesOne restaurant previously scored a “C” over the summer.

One restaurant previously scored a “C” over the summer.

bit.lyThe New Way to Find Shopping Deals Is Changing How We Shop OnlineAI shopping tools are changing how shoppers compare prices, discover deals and save money.

AI shopping tools are changing how shoppers compare prices, discover deals and save money.

The CDC is reporting more early-season influenza activity in 2026. Updated vaccines are available for flu, COVID and RSV.

bit.lyTriangle-area town orders Google Fiber to stop work after utility line damageThe Chatham County town issued a stop work order against Google Fiber on Monday. The town said a contractor’s work was responsible for several utility strikes.

The Chatham County town issued a stop work order against Google Fiber on Monday. The town said a contractor’s work was responsible for several utility strikes.

bit.lyState Health Plan and Atrium settle dispute. What it means for members’ costsAtrium joins Duke Health in the plan’s “access tier.”

Atrium joins Duke Health in the plan’s “access tier.”

bit.lyAn over-the-top Halloween display, year after year -- Today in Triangle HistoryLearn about the state’s ill-fated license plate slogan and the origins of what is likely Raleigh’s busiest street.

Learn about the state’s ill-fated license plate slogan and the origins of what is likely Raleigh’s busiest street.