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UNC basketball under Michael Malone: Insiders reveal transfer portal news, 2026 recruits, roster, best targets

TarHeel247, the 247Sports affiliate of the North Carolina Tar Heels, shares its latest college basketball transfer portal news

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Apr 12 • 10:57 AM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Catawba Science Center celebrates Science Festival Month with 2 interactive events

April is North Carolina Science Festival Month, and Catawba Science Center will mark the occasion with two events focused on hands-on learning and exploration.

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Apr 11 • 12:15 AM EDT • Science • thepaper.media
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North Carolina Republicans Are Trying to Give One of the Country’s Most Partisan Judges a Frightening New Power

Over the past several years, the state’s Republicans have attempted—with varying degrees of success—power grab after power grab.

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Apr 10 • 10:14 AM EDT • Politics • slate.com
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WATCH: Conversations on ways to improve health care in North Carolina

On Thursday, April 16 at 9:00am ET, Axios Live will host an event in Raleigh looking at the key issues shaping the health of North Carolinians.

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Apr 9 • 5:01 PM EDT • Health • axios.com
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NC builders chase billions in defense deals at Wilmington conference

A big federal construction conference takes place next week at the convention center in Wilmington. It is the Southeast Region Construction, Infrastructure and Environmental Summit, held by the North Carolina Military Business Center. Courtney Smedick at the NCMBC says that the conference is about to sell out, so if you want to attend, you should […]

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Apr 9 • 10:37 AM EDT • Business • businessnc.com
New report shows another jump in NC sports betting

North Carolina recorded its third month with more than $700 million in paid sports wagers during a March dominated by tournament betting.

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Apr 8 • 9:49 PM EDT • Sports • wxii12.com
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Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist

A North Carolina woman has been charged with sharing classified defense information to a journalist following her work as a civilian operational support technician at Fort Bragg, a large US Army base in the state.

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Apr 8 • 5:45 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
UNITE HERE shakes up NC politics: A conversation with Maria Hernandez

This spring, UNITE HERE Local 23 played a key role in unseating conservative Democrats and replacing them with progressive candidates in North Carolina's primary elections. An active member of Local 23 in Charlotte spoke with Facing South about how they mobilized voters amid a climate of fear.

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Apr 8 • 4:56 PM EDT • Politics • facingsouth.org
Can Democrats win back rural America? Sticker shock has North Carolina voters wanting change
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Apr 8 • 1:20 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Where stories meet science - College of Arts and Sciences

A North Carolina-focused digital humanities project is using storytelling to inform a major science and public health issue — the impact of PFAS exposure on people’s lives.

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Apr 8 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • college.unc.edu
Mullin pledges progress on disaster relief during his first official trip

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin toured North Carolina areas devastated by Hurricane Helene in 2024.

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Apr 7 • 5:18 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
2026 North Carolina Science Festival in April

The North Carolina Science Festival (NCSciFest), a month-long, statewide celebration of science, returns in April 2026 with the theme “Science Matters.” Produced by Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, with presenting sponsor RTI International, NCSciFest features hundreds of interactive events designed... View Article

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Apr 7 • 12:47 PM EDT • Science • uncnews.unc.edu
Rural health care in focus: NC lawmakers raise concerns over shortage of nurses, doctors

There aren’t enough nurses and doctors in North Carolina, state leaders say, a problem that’s particularly acute in rural areas. Meanwhile, cuts to Medicaid and other economic factors threaten rural hospital closures.

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Apr 7 • 10:54 AM EDT • Health • wral.com
Wilmington's Yearly Flower Festival Presents Stunning Seasonal Blooms With Live Entertainment

Visit Wilmington, North Carolina, during the North Carolina Azalea Festival for azalea blooms, historic garden tours, live music, and street fairs.

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Apr 7 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • islands.com
The Odds: President’s approval in North Carolina
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NC State political scientist Steven Greene on the war in Iran and NC's latest political earthquake

How is the war in Iran impacting the state of our politics? We’ll get some expert analysis on both that question and the latest political earthquake rippling through the North Carolina legislature in a two-part chat with NC State political scientist Steven Greene

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Apr 6 • 8:54 PM EDT • Politics • ncnewsline.com
UNC Gillings ranked No. 1 public school of public health in US — No. 2 overall - UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health

April 6, 2026 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Gillings School of Global Public Health has once again been recognized as the top public school of public health in the United States, tied for No. 2 overall. U.S. News and World Report released the 2026-2027 rankings on April 6.

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Apr 6 • 8:17 PM EDT • Health • sph.unc.edu
North Carolina to reportedly hire former Nuggets coach Michael Malone as Hubert Davis' replacement

Malone won an NBA championship with the Denver Nuggets during the 2022-23 season.

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Apr 6 • 3:35 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
North Carolina to hire Michael Malone as next basketball coach: Led Nuggets to NBA title in 2022-23

The Tar Heels have landed an unexpected hire as their next coach

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Apr 6 • 2:06 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Allegacy expands into Hickory

Allegacy Federal Credit Union recently broke ground for a new office in Hickory, expanding its reach into western North Carolina. The site on U.S. Highway 321 is expected to open in July.

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Apr 6 • 10:13 AM EDT • Business • businessnc.com
Children’s Museum of Wilmington hosting Science at Play event

The Children’s Museum of Wilmington will host its annual “Science at Play” event as part of the North Carolina Science Festival.

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Apr 6 • 8:49 AM EDT • Science • wwaytv3.com
SAWSC Scientists Share Latest Research Results at North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (NC WRRI) Conference

Scientists Will Hamilton, Charlie Stillwell, and Rosemary Fanelli presented their latest research at the 2026 annual North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (NC WRRI) conference.

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Apr 6 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • usgs.gov
Follow the Money in North Carolina Politics

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Apr 6 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • carolinaforward.org
ECU Health’s plan to reopen hospital offers hope to Martin County

Martin County has been without a hospital since 2023. A $220M plan aims to make it home to North Carolina's first Rural Emergency Hospital.

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Apr 6 • 4:20 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
North Carolina maker blends pottery with mental health advocacy

For Halima Flynt, pottery is more than a creative outlet.

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Apr 4 • 2:39 PM EDT • Health • abc11.com
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What's next for North Carolina coaching search after Tommy Lloyd inks new deal with Arizona?

Here are the top names to know for the Tar Heels after Tommy Lloyd's decision.

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Apr 3 • 3:07 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Tommy Lloyd staying at Arizona: Wildcats coach turning down massive offer from North Carolina

Lloyd put an end to all speculation with a press conference announcement on Friday at the Final Four

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Apr 3 • 1:17 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Op/Ed: N.C. under-invests in PK-12 public education

Partly as a consequence of North Carolina’s budgetary austerity, its spending on pre-K-12 public education has sunk to harmfully low levels. We’re chronically short of teachers; turnover is too high; and teaching is a less appealing career for smart professionals. Our children suffer.

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Apr 3 • 11:05 AM EDT • Business • businessnc.com
State approves 95 new beds for Mission Hospital, denies requests from competitors

A planned expansion at Mission Hospital is raising new questions about competition and healthcare costs in western North Carolina after state health leaders app

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Apr 2 • 5:57 PM EDT • Health • wlos.com
North Carolina health officials discuss Davidson County Social Services takeover: ‘Care about the children, families of Davidson County’

DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Two and a half months since the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services took over the Davidson County office, leaders say promising changes are h…

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Apr 2 • 5:41 PM EDT • Health • myfox8.com
Carolina Complete Health and WellCare of North Carolina Combine to Form Provider-Led Managed Care Organization

The combined organization will continue to serve Medicaid, Marketplace, Medicare and Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Tailored Plan members statewide CHARLOTTE, N.C.,...

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Apr 2 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • investors.centene.com
Business Professor Douglas Johnson integrates service in leadership course

In the spirit of Pro Humanitate, Business Professor Douglas Johnson and students recently assembled outside Farrell Hall to construct beds for A Bed and A Book, a North Carolina-based nonprofit organization founded in Winston-Salem. The beds will soon be delivered to families in need [...]

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Mar 31 • 2:19 PM EDT • Business • inside.wfu.edu
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When a parent has cancer, this UNC Health tool helps guide conversations with kids

A North Carolina mom diagnosed with breast cancer at age 38 shares how she navigated telling her children. Now, a new UNC Health tool is helping more families have those difficult conversations.

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Mar 30 • 1:32 PM EDT • Health • wral.com
Gov. Stein announces $8.5 million for WNC small business recovery after Helene

Governor Josh Stein announced nearly $8.5 million in new infrastructure grants to support small business recovery in western North Carolina on Friday.

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Mar 30 • 11:31 AM EDT • Business • foxcarolina.com
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How a Civics School With a Conservative Bent Divided Its Supporters

A University of North Carolina program was intended to promote civil discourse and ideological diversity. Some of its early conservative supporters say it is doing the opposite.

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Mar 30 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
New factories and supersized Obamacare premiums: North Carolina considers what Trump has wrought

The president’s health care policies are on the ballot in a crucial Senate race.

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Mar 30 • 4:45 AM EDT • Health • politico.com
With stricter laws across the Southeast, NC remains an access point for abortion care

Out-of-state patients got more than one-third of the abortions provided in North Carolina in 2025, as telehealth expands as a pathway to care.

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Mar 30 • 4:15 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
AKC Canine Health Foundation Joins All Access hosted by Andy Garcia to Explore the Science of Veterinary Innovation

The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is excited to announce a collaboration with the educational program "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia" to develop a documentary segment centered on canine health research. Set to film on April 15, 2026, at the Foundation's headquarters and the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, the production will provide an objective look at how independent research improves the well-being of dogs, through highlighting CHF's pivotal role as a f

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Mar 30 • 3:00 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Duke's Scheyer says he has 'empathy' for fired North Carolina coach Davis

North Carolina and N.C. State are looking for new coaches as Duke looks to advance in the NCAA Tournament.

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Mar 29 • 10:35 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
'Bridging the gap': WSSU gathering addresses rural health disparities

The university is using outreach and mobile health services to try to reduce cancer death rates in rural North Carolina.

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Mar 28 • 9:43 AM EDT • Health • spectrumlocalnews.com
Sarah Strong has a double-double, UConn cruises to Elite Eight, beating UNC

Sarah Strong had 21 points and 10 rebounds as defending national champion and overall No. 1 seed UConn overwhelmed North Carolina 63-42 in the women's NCAA Tournament.

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Mar 27 • 9:40 PM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Business owner faces April 24 move-out as I-26 Connector project advances

After receiving federal approval, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will move forward with its newest plans for the I-26 Connector project

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Mar 27 • 7:21 AM EDT • Business • wlos.com
Federal judge upholds North Carolina photo voter ID mandate in win for GOP lawmakers

North Carolina’s photo voter identification law was upheld on Thursday, as a federal judge set aside arguments by civil rights groups that Republicans enacted the requirement with discriminatory intent against Black and Latino voters.

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Mar 26 • 7:38 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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United Healthcare, ECU Health pause contract talks as price dispute puts coverage in focus

Discussions around healthcare could impact people across Eastern North Carolina,United Healthcare and ECU Health have paused negotiations on a new contract and

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Mar 26 • 6:11 PM EDT • Health • wcti12.com
North Carolina’s photo voter ID mandate can continue as a judge upholds the law

A federal judge has upheld North Carolina's photo voter ID law, rejecting claims by civil rights groups that discrimination against Black and Latino voters warrants striking it down.

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Mar 26 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
As sports betting booms in North Carolina, so do gambling problems

Two years after North Carolina legalized mobile sports betting, counselors say they are seeing the fallout: drained bank accounts, strained relationships and young people — especially young men — spiraling into anxiety and depression after losing more than they can afford.

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Mar 26 • 11:16 AM EDT • Sports • ncnewsline.com
UNCW to host free STEM expo focused on marine science

The UNCW STEM Expo will feature hands-on activities focused on North Carolina’s coast and marine environments.

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Mar 26 • 9:51 AM EDT • Science • wect.com
North Carolina coaching search: Billy Donovan, Tommy Lloyd and other top candidates address UNC job

The blue blood opening in Chapel Hill has created serious buzz in the college basketball coaching world

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Mar 26 • 9:32 AM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Cone Health Unveils Healing Art at The Resurgent

"Carolina Folks" at The Resurgent is by North Carolina born artist Ransome.

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Mar 26 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • conehealth.com
The hunt for the next UNC men's basketball coach begins

Davis' handling of key moments in games and the era of NIL contributed to the change at the University of North Carolina.

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Mar 25 • 8:45 PM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Brad Stevens quickly removes himself from consideration in North Carolina's coaching search

Not even one of the three best jobs in college basketball is moving Stevens out of Boston

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Mar 25 • 8:13 AM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
Lake Lure, Chimney Rock businesses expect visitor boost when U.S. 64 reopens

Officials with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will soon reopen a major stretch of U.S. 64.

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Mar 25 • 7:20 AM EDT • Business • wlos.com
Top Republican in North Carolina Senate concedes race decided by 23 votes

North Carolina Republican Senate leader Phil Berger, endorsed by President Donald Trump, conceded the GOP primary race to Sheriff Sam Page after a second recount.

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Mar 25 • 6:37 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Imaging manufacturer Guerbet faces financial challenges following recent FDA warning

Regulators recently scolded the France-based pharmaceutical firm for safety issues that occurred at its plant in Raleigh, North Carolina, which produces imaging contrast agents.

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Mar 25 • 3:17 AM EDT • Business • radiologybusiness.com
After North Carolina's split with Hubert Davis, here are 6 candidates to replace him

UNC is a primo job, so the school won't have trouble finding suitors. But the right fit will be tricky.

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Mar 25 • 12:15 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Hubert Davis out as North Carolina men's basketball coach after five seasons

North Carolina fired men’s basketball coach Hubert Davis after five seasons during which the Tar Heels won but not at the consistent level of the program’s storied history.

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Mar 24 • 9:04 PM EDT • Sports • wral.com
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Hubert Davis out as UNC coach after five years, ushering in historic break from Carolina family tradition

A stunning NCAA Tournament collapse, eroding donor support and mounting internal pressure culminated in North Carolina cutting ties, a move that breaks the program's 70-year coaching lineage

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Mar 24 • 9:00 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
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Trump-endorsed North Carolina state Senate leader loses by 23 votes

Phil Berger conceded the race to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page.

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Mar 24 • 7:17 PM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Republican Phil Berger, one of North Carolina’s most powerful politicians, concedes state Senate race

North Carolina State Senate leader Phil Berger on Tuesday conceded his primary race to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, a political earthquake that took down arguably the most powerful politician in a pivotal swing state.

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Mar 24 • 5:48 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
‘R U OK?’ Day bringing awareness to mental health resources in Pitt County

One county in eastern North Carolina is using that question to encourage greater awareness of mental health resources.

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Mar 24 • 3:59 PM EDT • Health • witn.com
Illinois vs VCU live updates: March Madness Round 2 game highlights, how to watch

VCU's upset of North Carolina was a highlight of March Madness Round 1. What do Rams have in store for Illinois in Round 2? Follow our live updates.

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Mar 21 • 6:08 PM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
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Gov. Stein announces $8.5 million for WNC small business recovery after Helene

The funding will assist 13 projects through the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program, continuing the state’s response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

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Mar 21 • 2:30 PM EDT • Business • foxcarolina.com
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NCDHHS launches new program looking to expand number of mental health providers in state

In North Carolina, the demand for social workers in the state is growing as substance use and mental health service needs increase. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services launched the Public Service Leadership Program, a collaboration between the NCDHHS and 25 higher education institutions in the Social Work Coalition on NC Work Development, to help with that demand.Alongside the announcement of the new program on March 2, the NCDHHS released its first “State of North Carolina’s Mental Health and Substance Use Services Workforce Report” supported by UNC’s Behavior Health Workforce Research Center and Sheps Health Workforce NC.

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Mar 21 • 12:53 PM EDT • Health • elonnewsnetwork.com
Hubert Davis' future at North Carolina in serious doubt as pressure mounts after historic collapse

Sources tell CBS Sports that Hubert Davis' future at North Carolina is in serious doubt after a historic NCAA Tournament collapse, with boosters losing faith and questioning their willingness to fund the program.

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Mar 21 • 10:42 AM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
$8.5 million to fund 13 small business infrastructure projects in western NC

Governor Josh Stein announced a third round of grants to support small business infrastructure in western North Carolina.

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Mar 20 • 6:25 PM EDT • Business • wlos.com
Mark Robinson admits ‘I lied’ about CNN story

Former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson admitted he lied about a bombshell CNN KFile investigation during the final months of his 2024 gubernatorial campaign, uncovering his extensive history of posting inflammatory and racist comments on a pornography website.

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Mar 20 • 5:03 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
The State That Decided to Topple a Political Giant

Phil Berger has been the most powerful person in North Carolina for 15 years. That wasn’t enough to save him from voters’ anger at incumbents and legalized gambling.

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Mar 20 • 5:02 PM EDT • Politics • theatlantic.com
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.

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Mar 20 • 5:08 AM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
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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

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Mar 19 • 10:32 PM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
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.

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Mar 19 • 10:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
March Madness upsets: Tracking broken NCAA tournament brackets as High Point stuns Wisconsin, VCU knocks off North Carolina in OT
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Mar 19 • 9:23 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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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.

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Mar 19 • 5:28 PM EDT • Technology • gamefile.news
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 […]

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Mar 18 • 3:21 PM EDT • Health • nga.org
Personal trainer dies from fatal injuries sustained inside North Carolina business

The 71-year-old was a personal trainer in Whiteville.

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Mar 18 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • wbtv.com
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.

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Mar 18 • 9:53 AM EDT • Sports • wral.com
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.

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Mar 17 • 1:34 PM EDT • Science • wral.com
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

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Mar 17 • 7:50 AM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
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.

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Mar 16 • 8:03 PM EDT • Science • wral.com
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.

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Mar 16 • 11:25 AM EDT • Health • ecuhealth.org
Health care cost illusions still underpin debates

North Carolina's 2026 session could reshape health care affordability statewide.

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Mar 16 • 11:20 AM EDT • Health • axios.com
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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.

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Mar 16 • 4:13 AM EDT • Health • northcarolinahealthnews.org
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.

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Mar 15 • 5:33 PM EDT • Health • wlos.com
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.

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Mar 14 • 2:18 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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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.

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Mar 13 • 5:44 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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.

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Mar 13 • 1:45 PM EDT • Health • wlos.com
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.

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Mar 11 • 10:22 PM EDT • Sports • citizen-times.com
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.

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Mar 11 • 8:19 PM EDT • Sports • wral.com
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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 […]

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Mar 11 • 2:03 PM EDT • Business • nam.org
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.

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Mar 11 • 5:26 AM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
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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.

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Mar 10 • 5:03 PM EDT • Business • wmbfnews.com
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.

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Mar 10 • 4:17 PM EDT • Science • cals.ncsu.edu
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.

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Mar 10 • 4:00 AM EDT • Health • wral.com
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.

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Mar 10 • 12:03 AM EDT • Business • abc11.com
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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.

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Mar 9 • 1:04 PM EDT • Politics • dailytarheel.com
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)

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Mar 7 • 8:43 PM EST • Sports • columbiamissourian.com
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.

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Mar 7 • 8:41 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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

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Mar 7 • 3:10 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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.

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Mar 6 • 11:23 AM EST • Sports • wral.com
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.

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Mar 5 • 11:18 PM EST • Sports • citizen-times.com
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.

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Mar 5 • 11:00 AM EST • Sports • abc11.com