Republican former Dare County Judge Jerry Tillett was accused of using a racial slur in a widely circulated audio recording. He denies it.
February 2026
Posted inCourts & Justice
The Blame Game
A list of inmates released early under former Gov. Roy Cooper included DeCarlos Brown’s identification number, even though Brown served his full term.
Posted inPlace
Lost and Found
Meet the teams working to reunite people with mementos they lost during Hurricane Helene.
Posted inHigher Education
Audit: UNC-CH Isn’t Meeting System’s Emergency Alert Training Requirements
The internal report found emergency alert authorities have not received training on federal requirements since November 2022.
Posted inEnvironment
Troubled Wayne County Hog Farm Hit With New Violations
The former White Oaks Farm has a biodigester to capture methane and a system to spray what’s left of the hog waste on nearby fields.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Congressional Black Caucus PAC Endorses in a Newly Redrawn N.C. District
The caucus’ campaign arm is backing Raymond Smith Jr. in North Carolina’s 3rd District.
Posted inHealth Care
N.C.-Based Nonprofit Sues Trump Administration Over Organ ‘Hunger Games’
The state’s largest organ procurement organization argues new rating system will lead to cutthroat competition and fewer lives saved.
Posted inBusiness & Economy
Life Time Expansion in West Cary Gives View Into Future of Fitness and Community
A newly constructed Life Time in West Cary will open its doors February 10, adding 100 weekly fitness classes and an array of services to the growing area just off NC-55 and near the 540 loop.Â
Posted inElections
70,000 Voters Must Fix Their Registrations or Face Hurdle at the PollsÂ
Unless they update their registration information, these voters will have to cast a provisional ballot this year.
Posted inFaith & Religion
Imagine All the People
The Buddhist monks walking to Washington, D.C. have become a viral feel-good story. Our reporter followed their journey to learn why.
