October 2026

Local control depends on local accountability, and the CMS school board has shown little. Raleigh should get involved. | Opinion

Readers comment on Trump’s commercials, a weapons offer to China, Charlotte teen curfews, downed power line safety and the CMS school board | Letters to the editor

Our readers comment on JD Vance and Richard Nixon, misogyny, health care affordability, and partisan behavior in the NC auditor’s office | Letters to the editor

We’ve all seen the ads in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race, but they aren’t the only memorable ads airing right now. | Opinion

A 55-year-old woman died in a head-on crash south of West Caldwell High School in Gamewell on Saturday, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

The Carolina Panthers have placed Xavier Legette on injured reserve. Also, they elevated Ja’Seem Reed, which is indicative of Jalen Coker’s availability.

A woman strangled in her Huntersville home last month has died at a hospital, and her husband was charged with second-degree murder, police said Saturday.

Countdown to Craziness at Duke showcased deep men’s and women’s rosters, scrimmage thrills and dunk highlights as both teams eye ACC and NCAA championship runs.

Eight teams entered the latest NC football rankings. Northside-Jacksonville jumped to No. 1 in 5A, and West Iredell moved atop 4A after beating East Lincoln.

Local control depends on local accountability, and the CMS school board has shown little. Raleigh should get involved. | Opinion