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From The Sports Desk: How’s your backet holding up?
The women's tournament kicks off, more upsets expected and a Premier League preview.
Panthers make pair of returns official
The returns of two Panthers were announced on Thursday.
Where to watch North Carolina vs. Western Illinois in March Madness First Round: Time, TV Channel
The No. 4 North Carolina Tar Heels face the 13 Western Illinois Leathernecks in the First Round of the women's NCAA Tournament. Here's how to see all the action.
Rising toll: Are NC sports betting protections enough?
With two years of legalized sports betting in the books, public health advocates, researchers and counselors suggest changes.
March Madness scores, winners and losers: North Carolina, Wisconsin collapse, Nebraska makes history
The Cornhuskers celebrated a program first, while the Tar Heels and Badgers are in the news for all the worst reasons
No. 11 VCU storms back from 19 down to stun No. 6 North Carolina with largest 1st-round comeback in NCAA tournament history
Terrence Hill Jr. powered the comeback with 34 points including 23 after halftime while shooting 7 of 10 from 3.
March Madness upsets: Tracking broken NCAA tournament brackets as High Point stuns Wisconsin, VCU knocks off North Carolina in OT
New dispute emerges around Subnautica 2’s early access release
Lawyers for the ousted—and now partially reinstated—leadership team of Unknown Worlds, the studio behind Subnautica 2, are crying foul over news that the game will be released into early access in May. The release announcement earlier this week was made improperly, potentially “damaging the game and sowing additional confusion among the Subnautica community,” the lawyers said in a letter sent on Tuesday to Vice Chancellor Lori Will of Delaware’s Court of Chancery. In their letter, the lawyers also floated the idea of asking Will to find Krafton in contempt of the court’s ruling. The letter was sent just one day after Will’s bombshell ruling that publisher Krafton had breached its contract with Unknown Worlds’ executive team, when it fired them last June. The new issue isn’t necessarily the May early access timeframe, but how the news was announced. The letter and Krafton’s response have not been previously reported. A quick recap of prior events: Subnautica 2 is an unreleased, underwater survival adventure and the most-wishlisted game on Steam. Last year, longtime Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill, along with studio co-founders Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire, were fired by Krafton. They swiftly sued, saying the publisher had terminated them to avoid paying out up to $250 million in potential performance-based bonuses. The studio leaders had hoped to earn that with an early access release of the game, which Krafton had blocked. The publisher argued in court that Subnautica 2 wasn’t ready, which the ousted execs disputed. On Monday, Will ruled that Krafton had violated its contract, firing the execs to avoid the performance payouts, and that it had to reinstate Gill and give him full authority over any early access release for Subnautica 2. On Tuesday, IGN reported on a new memo issued that day to Unknown Worlds staff by Steve Papoutsis, the executive Krafton had put in charge of Unknown Worlds after the 2025 firings. In the note, Papoutsis said that Subnautica 2 had passed a key development milestone “last week” and that he and Krafton had determined the game “is ready for Early Access release in May.” This news appeared to catch the lawyers for Gill, Cleveland and McGuire by surprise. On Tuesday night, they sent a letter to Will expressing “serious concerns” about whether it would be possible to forge an agreement with Krafton consistent with the judge’s order. Papoutsis’ memo was a problem, they wrote. He didn’t have the authority to declare anything about Subnautica 2’s release. As of 9am ET on Monday, March 16, the effective date of Will’s order, Papoutsis wasn’t CEO of Unknown Worlds. Gill was. And, per Will’s order, only Gill could make Subnautica 2 release decisions. They continued: Krafton self-servingly announced the launch without any regard to its impact on the game, the team, or the community—let alone this Court’s Opinion. Announcing the release of a game is momentous, and it is typically accompanied by significant marketing activity, fanfare, and community coordination. And most importantly, the announcement is carefully designed to maximize excitement for the game. That entire process was supposed to be driven by Mr. Gill. However, in defiance of the Court’s Opinion, Krafton has now taken that away, further damaging the game and sowing additional confusion among the Subnautica community. The lawyers speculated that Krafton had “intentionally leaked” Papoutsis’ memo and then issued an official statement to confirm the leak. Game File is a reader-supported publication. My reporting is only possible through support from readers like you. To support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe On Wednesday, lawyers for Krafton defended their client in their own letter to vice chancellor Will, saying nothing they did violated her order nor showed contempt: Papoutsis’s message was simply celebrating the UW employees’ efforts toward a past event: Krafton’s pre-Opinion determination that Subnautica 2 was ready for Early Access release. There was nothing improper about conveying the results of the milestone review or thanking the development team for their dedication and talent. They added that Gill could still make his own call about Subnautica 2’s release: In his role as CEO, Gill will be able to assess independently his views on the state of Subnautica 2 and the appropriate release schedule; nothing in Papoutsis’s message alters Gill’s authority or discretion. Vice chancellor Will has not responded to the letters and doesn’t necessarily have to. Both parties were previously ordered by Will to confer this week and submit a proposed judgment consistent with her ruling. The letter from Gill’s attorney’s this week doesn’t indicate whether he would or would not support a May release for Subnautica 2. But it could limit his options. And, if Gill’s lawyers are right, the lack of marketing fanfare around the leak of the May date could dull the launch of the game. Any harm to Subnautica 2’s launch is an extra sensitive issue given the context of the legal dispute: millions of dollars of payouts are on the line, tethered to the scale of the game’s initial performance. In her ruling on Monday, Will noted that there was obvious “bad blood” between Gill’s side and Krafton but that the two would need to work together: “They can—and must—act in good faith to navigate their remaining contractual relationship.” Item 2: A new kind of couch co-op game A highlight of GDC each year is the Alt.Ctrl showcase that features games played with extremely experimental controllers. Perusing this year’s offerings last Friday, I found a game controlled with giant scissors, another with big toothbrushes and one that amounted to dumpster diving. My favorite was Pivot, a co-op game about collectively maneuvering a couch. It was developed by students at the University of Utah’s masters of arts and engineering games program. Players lift and tilt the physical couch in order to control the position of a virtual one. That virtual one is moving through an obstacle course on-screen, while being pursued by a giant skull. Developer Nishant Verma told me at GDC that the couch is made of styrofoam (this became more evident as I watched!) and that the name was a riff on an episode of the sitcom Friends. Item 3: In brief… 🚫 Ubisoft is laying off more than 100 workers at its Red Storm studio, as the North Carolina location known for decades for its Tom Clancy games, ceases in-house game development, VGC reports. 👀 On Monday, Nvidia’s revealed its DLSS 5 AI-driven graphics technology that purports to improve game graphics… and it has been roasted about it by the media and the online gaming public for the remainder of the week. The tech changed the faces of characters in footage from Resident Evil Requiem, Hogwarts Legacy and EA Sports FC, drawing accusations of giving carefully art-directed games the generic look of AI “slop.” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had said on Monday that “DLSS 5 is the GPT moment for graphics—blending handcrafted rendering with generative AI to deliver a dramatic leap in visual realism while preserving the control artists need for creative expression.” By mid-week, Huang was telling Tom’s Hardware that the new tech’s critics were “completely wrong” because game-makers could still “fine-tune the generative AI” to suit their game’s aesthetics.
Coastal Carolina University and Playfly Sports Enter into a 10-Year Multimedia Rights Agreement
NEW YORK, N.Y. / CONWAY, S.C. – March 19, 2026 – Playfly Sports, the sports industry's leading revenue maximization company, today announced it has entered into a 10-year multimedia rights (MMR) agreement with Coastal Carolina University Athletics, beginning July 2026.
Wagering on women. Sports betting industry looks to unlock a new market.
Sports betting marketers are wooing females, pitching their gambling as inclusive, empowering and a way to connect with friends.
Youth Mental Health Action Lab: Leveraging First Spouses to Drive Change
First Spouses and state policy teams from across the country convened in Asheville, North Carolina on March 9–10 for NGA’s Youth Mental Health Action Lab, marking the kickoff of NGA’s 2026 Youth Mental Health initiative. Building on work NGA has supported since 2022, sessions explored the landscape of the youth mental health crisis, emerging best […]
Alvin Greene, a No-Show Senate Nominee Who Won Primary, Dies at 48
He made no effort to campaign but won the South Carolina Democratic primary in 2010, becoming the state’s first Black major-party nominee for Senate.
Personal trainer dies from fatal injuries sustained inside North Carolina business
The 71-year-old was a personal trainer in Whiteville.
NC has collected $250M from sports betting. Where did it go?
North Carolina launched legal online sports betting in March 2024. Two years in, the state has received more than $250 million in fees and taxes.
Tim Scott says he will run for reelection in 2028, breaking promise that ‘22 would be his last run
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott confirmed he will run for a third term, despite the South Carolinian’s previous pledge to term-limit himself.
Report: Panthers free-agent pass rusher to sign with Lions
Another Panthers free agent is reportedly heading to Detroit.
Indiana commits $1B to attract high-wage life science jobs
Indiana is dedicating $1 billion to further growth of agriculture and life science businesses and jobs to the central Indiana area over the next 10 years.
Sky 5 flies over large police presence at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham
Sky 5 flew over the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, where there is a large police presence. This video does not have sound.
Edge rusher concerns linger for Eagles despite their recent addition
Despite signing Arnold Ebiketie, questions remain about the Eagles’ pass rush after losing Jaelan Phillips to Carolina. Here’s why Philly may still need help off the edge.
Texas vs. NC State odds, prediction, time: 2026 First Four picks from proven model
SportsLine's model has revealed its North Carolina State vs. Texas best bets for the First Four 2026 game on Tuesday
2026 WNBA mock draft: Players to watch during Women's March Madness
In USA TODAY's latest WNBA mock draft, South Carolina's Raven Johnson makes the top 10, and UCLA's Kiki Rice moves up before Women's March Madness.
Storm science: What fuels severe weather
Severe storms threaten North Carolina, as research shows atmospheric conditions fueling tornadoes and thunderstorms are becoming more common across the Southeast.
Red-hot teams clash when Hurricanes visit Blue Jackets
Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho look to continue their respective strong play on Tuesday as the Carolina Hurricanes visit the streaking Columbus Blue Jackets.
Reacts Results: Mixed reviews for Carolina’s top two free agents
Where did fans grade the Carolina Panthers top two signings?
March Madness: Winners and losers from bracket reveal include Auburn, Duke, Miami (Ohio) men, UCLA, South Carolina women
ECU Health seeks sustainable contract during UnitedHealthcare renewal, emphasizes commitment to protecting rural health care access
ECU Health remains steadfast in its mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina.
Health care cost illusions still underpin debates
North Carolina's 2026 session could reshape health care affordability statewide.
March Madness 2026: Winners and losers from bracket reveal include Auburn, Duke, Miami (Ohio) men, UCLA, South Carolina women
SC Hall of Fame eyes Upstate for new $30M entertainment complex
The South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame aims to raise $30 million to bring a mixed-use complex to the Upstate in the next five years.
Chairman of The South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame
Roy Costner III, Chairman of The South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame, looks forward to the future of the state's best
Lawmakers hear how rural women face risks to give birth
Despite modest growth in the number of OB physicians and certified nurse midwives, dozens of North Carolina counties have no clinicians or facilities for care.
NCDHHS launches statewide online mental health bed registry tied to 988 hotline
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced a statewide online mental health bed registry aiming to reduce wait times.
Women's NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday live updates: Bracket unveiled today
The countdown to women's March Madness begins on Selection Sunday. UConn, UCLA, South Carolina and Texas appear to be locks for No. 1 seeds.
Panthers $120 million signing named among riskiest offseason moves
The Carolina Panthers took a big swing in free agency to add a defensive playmaker, but not everybody is a huge fan of the move.
Rico Dowdle blasts Panthers after joining Steelers in free agency
New Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle took aim at the Carolina Panthers on social media after joining the Steel City brand of football.
Panthers re-sign starting defender
The Panthers brought back a starting defender on Saturday.
Panthers officially announce signing of new LT on Saturday
One way or another, the Panthers should have their blindside covered up come Week 1.
Feds move to dismiss charges against Army veteran who burned flag
Jan Carey, 55, of Arden, North Carolina, was arrested Aug. 25 after he set fire to a flag in Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C.
As the risk of measles grows, why are parents so divided on vaccines?
In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. Why do people make such different choices? A mix of politics, distrust and misinformation is pushing neighbors apart.
How to Gauge Your Personal Risk For a Hernia
By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSATURDAY, March 14, 2026 (HealthDay News) — If you’re carrying extra weight, smoke, or have a cough or sneeze that won’t go away, you may be at higher risk for a condition many people don’t think about: A hernia. Your risk is even higher if you’ve ever had ...
WATCH: Vance speaks in new North Carolina district seen as competitive for GOP in 2026
Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks on the economy Friday in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, in a newly redrawn congressional district seen as competitive for the Republican Party in the November midterms.
2nd annual mental health summit focuses on support, resources for first responders
The mental health of first responders is getting special attention in western North Carolina during a three-day summit in Buncombe County.
SU soccer star 'humbled' by Seattle Sports Star of the Year nomination
Caroline Penner's breakout season with Seattle U earned her a nomination for the Seattle Sports Star of the Year awards. "Just so honored," she said of the recognition.
Analyzing the Panthers needs after the start of free agency
The Carolina Panthers have made some big moves in free agency, but there is still work to be done.
South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn will run for an 18th term
The decision by the 85-year-old lawmaker cuts against calls for generational change within the party.
This Week in Sports Trivia: March 12, 2026
NFL free agency is always a whirlwind, and this year’s feeding frenzy has been as busy as ever. The legal tampering period — we have a great explainer on that here — ended Wednesday, with a host of deals finally becoming official. Moves included Daniel Jones re-upping with the Indianapolis Colts, Jaelan Phillips signing with the Carolina Panthers and Mike Evans ending a long run with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in favor of a deal with the San Francisco 49ers. The biggest news of the week, though, was a trade that went down — until it didn’t. That, of course, was the Las Vegas...
West Henderson's Ella Rousseau tops Week 3 girls spring sports top performers
Western North Carolina high school spring sports are in Week 3. See the top performers in girls soccer and softball.
Sports bar along New Bern Avenue in Raleigh loses permits after multiple shootings
The North Carolina ABC Commission has officially suspended the operating permits for Touchdown Sports Bar in Raleigh following a series of violent incidents over the past year or so.
South Carolina’s 2028 Primary Is Already on Some Democrats’ Minds
The state’s 2028 primary is likely to be important, and is already on the minds of some Democrats.
ICYMI: NAM’s Jay Timmons, SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler Join Fox Business to Discuss Inaugural Supplier Matchmaking Expo
Watch NAM’s Jay Timmons and SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler on Fox Business Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Association of Manufacturers and the U.S. Small Business Administration host the inaugural 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. There, large manufacturers will connect with smaller suppliers, strengthening their U.S. supply chains and […]
NH's Harvey among top-3 finalists for Patty Kazmaier award
New Hampshire native and University of Wisconsin defenseman Caroline Harvey was announced on Wednesday as a top-three finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award.
NC State skids into ACC tournament matchup with Pitt
CHARLOTTE -- North Carolina State could use some uplifting results after a rough patch to conclude the regular season.
Penguins make unbelievable comeback but lose shootout
Noel Acciari and Bryan Rust scored late goals as the resilient but depleted Pittsburgh Penguins (32-17-14) mounted a miraculous comeback to force overtime against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center.
N.C. man charged in catalytic converter theft at Grand Strand business
A North Carolina man was arrested in connection with catalytic converter thefts in the Grand Strand.
Plant Sciences Outreach Day Broadens Horizons for High School Students
North Carolina High school students gathered at NC State University in February to gain hands-on experience with plant sciences and get inspired for their futures.
South Carolina measles outbreak nears 1,000 cases; most unvaccinated
The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported two new measles cases on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases linked to the Upstate outbreak to 9
Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Carolina Hurricanes 3/10/2026
Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (31-17-14, 76 points, 3rd place Metropolitan Division) @ Carolina Hurricanes (35-22-5, 75 points, 5th place Atlantic Division) When: 7:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: Local broadcasts on FanDuel Sports Network South and SportsNet Pittsburgh, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Penguins are heading out West later this week to play some late-night games against […]
Pens Points: A tough road trip begins
Here are your Pens Points for this Tuesday morning… The Pittsburgh Penguins begin a difficult stretch of games on Tuesday, with a five-game road trip against several likely playoff teams, including the Carolina Hurricanes, Vegas Golden Knights, and Utah Mammoth. Pittsburgh recently earned some important points despite Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin’s absences. Is it […]
NC lawmakers eye concerns over child care availability, health care costs
State legislative committees meeting Tuesday are set to debate issues ranging from the availability of child care and maternal care in North Carolina, to costs associated with autism therapies and more.
Surge in diesel prices could strain local businesses
A week ago, diesel in North Carolina was $3.56. The average now in North Carolina is 4.69 a gallon.
Carolyn Hax: Mom tries to be a realist, but her kids see only a killjoy
Letter writer learned not to get her hopes up, but her kids receive that lesson as “sucking the joy out of everything.”
Panthers reportedly signing All-Pro linebacker Devin Lloyd from Jaguars
The Carolina Panthers have reached terms with one of the best defenders in free agency.
Dakota Johnson is the newest Calvin Klein Girl
Interest in the brand has surged with the release of "Love Story," which chronicles the romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and former Calvin Klein publicist Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
N.C. Sen. Graig Meyer to resign after 12 years amid 'internal politics and pettiness'
N.C. Sen. Graig Meyer (D-Orange, Person, Caswell) will become the new executive director of the statewide nonprofit North Carolina Justice Center, a multi-issue, advocacy organization that works to advance economic opportunity, fairness and justice.
Gazette again takes top business honors as reporters win 12 awards in annual SC contest
Every reporter for the SC Daily Gazette was a 2026 winner in the South Carolina Press Association contest for the state's best in journalism.
Iran’s political prisoners are in extreme danger. Here’s why that matters.
Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani: The “brain trust” of opposition leaders in the country are in grave danger of regime “shoot-to-kill” reprisals and U.S. and Israeli bombs.
Iran’s political prisoners are in extreme danger. Here’s why that matters.
Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani: The “brain trust” of opposition leaders in the country are in grave danger of regime “shoot-to-kill” reprisals and U.S. and Israeli bombs.
North Carolina Duke Basketball
Duke's Dame Sarr (7) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Durham, N.C., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
No. 1 Duke blitzes No. 17 North Carolina in the second half on the way to 76-61 win
Duke is out for revenge after the Tar Heels won the rivalry matchup last month in dramatic fashion.
$10.5M donation aims to support Federally Qualified Health Centers in WNC
Dogwood Health Trust Primary Care Development Corporation has announced a $10.5 million donation aiming to strengthen financial resilience
Duke vs. North Carolina live updates: No. 1 Blue Devils closing in on top seed, face No. 17 Tar Heels
The Blue Devils and Tar Heels meet Saturday in a battle that could carry significant NCAA Tournament implications
Game Preview: Carolina at Calgary
Another late night with the Canes.
Can The Critters in Your Mouth Cause or Cure Disease?
By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSATURDAY, March 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — No matter how much you brush, floss and rinse, there’s a zoo colonizing your teeth, gums and tongue. Billions of microscopic critters called microbes make their home in your mouth, and scientists studying them ...
Deadline Day Win: Battered Hurricanes Defeat Oilers
The Carolina Hurricanes faced the Edmonton Oilers on the night of the trade deadline, and it was a doozy. The […]
Lindsey Graham’s Quest to Sell Trump on Striking Iran
Few others in the president’s ear argued for the attack as effectively as South Carolina’s senior senator.
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette pitches business focus in GOP governor primary
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, met with voters in Mount Pleasant, as she works to separate herself from a crowded GOP primary field by emphasizing her business backgro
Ole Miss, South Carolina buckling under weight of close calls
Ole Miss, South Carolina buckling under weight of close calls
Two years into legal sports betting, North Carolina reaches $13B in paid bets
North Carolina bettors wagered more than $581 million in February up more than 10% from February 2025.
ECU Sports Properties - East Carolina University Athletics
“ECU Sports Properties is the exclusive Multimedia Rights Holder of ECU Athletics. Connecting partners to ECU fans since 2021.” ECU Sports Properties Mike Sh...
The true story of why Carolyn Bessette quit Calvin Klein — and how her relationship with JFK Jr. factored in
Episode 6 of FX's 'Love Story' depicts Carolyn Bessette's resignation from Calvin Klein. Here's what we know about why she really left the iconic fashion brand.
Owen's Cadyn Pressley leads Week 2 WNC spring sports top performers
See the top high school baseball, girls soccer, and softball players who shined in Western North Carolina during Week 2 of spring sports.
Riley's 16 lead Tulsa past East Carolina 93-66
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) Tylen Riley's 16 points helped Tulsa defeat East Carolina 93-66 on Thursday.
Registration open for Women in Sports Leadership Summit
Raleigh's source for breaking news and live streaming video online. Covering Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville and the greater North Carolina region.
UNC Computer Science showcases foundational AI research powering discoveries across Carolina - College of Arts and Sciences
The inaugural CoreAI Discovery Day featured research, discussions and demonstrations related to artificial intelligence from faculty members and students in the department of computer science.
After tariffs and inflation, small businesses face another problem: higher gas prices
John Andrews, a South Carolina-based chef who runs a meal delivery service, estimates he drives over 100 miles every week to deliver fresh home-cooked meals to his clients.
North Carolina Voters Punish Incumbents in Primary Election
Voters across this politically purple state made it clear on Tuesday that they wanted to punish the powerful on both sides of the aisle. It may be a warning to incumbents elsewhere.
Wisconsin's Caroline Harvey, Mark Johnson win top WCHA honors
The WCHA held its awards banquet Wednesday March 4 in St. Paul, Minn. and Olympic hero Caroline Harvey and coach Mark Johnson were big winners.
Ehlers Nets a Hattie – Hurricanes 6, Canucks 4
The Carolina Hurricanes got a hat trick from Nikolaj Ehlers and defeated the Vancouver Canucks, 6-4 on Wednesday night at Rogers Arena. It was a tight game at the end as Ehlers netted his last goal into an empty net with just 14 seconds left. It was his second hat trick of the season and […]
UNC football announces 2026 home game designations
North Carolina announced its special home game designations for the 2026 season, including Family Football Day and Senior Day.
USC student accused of Shandon stabbing released, receiving mental health care, attorney says
An 18-year-old University of South Carolina student accused of stabbing a man walking his dog in Columbia’s Shandon neighborhood has been released from jail and is receiving care at a mental health facility, according to his attorney.
Runoffs, voting mishaps and Trump endorsements in TX and NC primaries
The results are in from the first primaries of the midterm election cycle, and Senate races are starting to take shape. We discuss key takeaways from primary contests in North Carolina and Texas.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
US CDC staff to arrive in South Carolina to help contain measles outbreak
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention staff will arrive in South Carolina to help the state contain the largest measles outbreak in the country in more than 30 years, a state official said in a briefing on Wednesday.
Takeaways from the first elections of 2026 midterms
For all the focus on Texas, elections in North Carolina could have a bigger impact on which party ultimately wins the Senate majority in the fall.
Takeaways from the first elections of 2026 midterm campaigns
The 2026 campaign kicked off Tuesday with high-profile primary elections in Texas and North Carolina
5 takeaways from the first primaries of the 2026 midterms
Voters headed to the polls Tuesday in the first primaries of the midterm election season. The latest results from Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas.
Takeaways from the Texas and North Carolina primaries
7 takeaways from the first primary night of 2026
5 takeaways from the Texas and North Carolina 2026 primary kickoff
Polling place drama unfolded in the closely watched Texas Democratic Senate primary, in which James Talarico did well against Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
Republican Buckhout will challenge Democrat Davis for U.S. House seat
The recently redrawn eastern North Carolina district is the last remaining competitive U.S. House race in the state.
Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley will advance to a marquee North Carolina matchup for US Senate, CNN projects
Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley will advance to November’s general election for an open US Senate seat in North Carolina, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, setting up a marquee contest critical for both parties.
Cooking up science engagement, a fermentation experiment
By blending hands-on cooking with scientific experimentation, a study from a team at North Carolina State University demonstrates how culinary creation can spark scientific discovery and deepen public engagement with researchers.