Triangle/Local
RDU adds new carrier, destination
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) welcomed a new airline and international destination Friday when Volaris launched nonstop service between RDU and Guadalajara, Mexico.
Trial begins for a man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth 14 years ago
The trial of a man accused of killing college student Faith Hedgepeth 14 years ago is finally getting underway.
Michael Jordan donates $10 million to UNC school of social work
UNC-Chapel Hill's school of social work will benefit from a $10 million donation from Tar Heel basketball great Michael Jordan.
NCDOT proposes Maynard Road improvements in Wake County
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes building a grade separation at the North East Maynard Road crossing and near its intersection at East Chatham Street in Cary.
Wake school system honors two
Dr. Roxann Sykes of Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary was named the 2026-27 Principal of the Year. Xavier Wallace-McGrew of South Garner High was named 2026-27 Assistant Principal of the Year.
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State/Regional
Ten indicted for illegally voting
New indictments accuse 10 people in the Eastern District of North Carolina of lying about their citizenship and voting in the 2024 Presidential election.
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Koch takes on new role with NASA
After being a member of the crew which went to the dark side of the moon, N.C. State graduate Christina Koch will take on a new job here on earth.
SOME PIGS: Piglets born at NC State Zoo
While the North Carolina Zoo is busy preparing for the public opening of its acclaimed Asia expansion, the animal residents within the region have been equally busy - adjusting to their new habitats, building trust with caregivers, and even putting down roots in the heart of North Carolina.
State, federal officials announce $550 Million for S-Line rail Program
A pairing of state and federal dollars will help keep plans on track for passenger service connecting Raleigh and Richmond, VA.
Governor Stein Proclaims October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed October Cybersecurity Awareness Month in North Carolina to encourage all North Carolinians to prioritize online safety and protect themselves from online threats and scams.
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World/National
MORE DETAILS: Teacher threw a cellphone and tackled the teenage gunman who killed 4 people at an Oregon school
The man who stopped a deadly elementary school attack in Oregon by chasing down the teenage gunman and shooting him inside the building is the father of two girls who go to the school, his mother said Friday.
RECORD BREAKING: White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job
Katie Zacharia is leaving her role as White House press secretary after a brief and challenging tenure.
Pope's doctors say tests confirm continued improvement in his condition after cancer surgery
Doctors said Friday that tests have confirmed the "continued improvement" in Pope Leo XIV's condition following lung cancer surgery.
Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATO's response
Drone attacks on cargo ships in the Black Sea this month have raised concerns among NATO members. The attacks, near Romania and Bulgaria, threaten global shipping routes and have resulted in deaths and missing crew members.
Teen shooter kills 4 at Oregon elementary school before being shot by a witness
Authorities say a 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher. He was shot by a person at the scene who pursued him into the school.
Entertainment
Actor Selma Blair taken into custody by police responding to physically abusive passenger on plane
Authorities say actor Selma Blair was taken into custody after a flight from Los Angeles to New York for being physically abusive and injuring two flight attendants.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE: 'Other Mommy' tops the box office with $27.5M; 'The Social Reckoning' opens to $5.5M
The Jessica Chastain horror film "Other Mommy" tops the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters. Released by Universal Pictures, it has earned an estimated $27.5 million across 3,365 locations.
Eva Marie Saint, star of 'North by Northwest' and 'On the Waterfront,' dies at 102
Oscar winner Eva Marie Saint has died at the age of 102. Saint's family announced that she died.
Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history, dedicates top prize to Dolly Parton
Taylor Swift made history and Nirvana was awarded the 2026 Video Vanguard Award at the starry MTV Video Music Awards.
Dolly Parton's estate accuses her nephew of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt's legacy
Dolly Parton's estate has accused the country music icon's nephew of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt's legacy and business empire and have asked a judge to keep him away from its employees and business dealings.
Sports
Eagles rule out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina with a blood clot
The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina because of a superficial blood clot.
Svechnikov scores 2 goals to lead the Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Capitals
Andrei Svechnikov scored two goals, including the winner with 6:04 left in the third period, to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night.
Panthers' Taylor Moton returns to practice after recovering from blood clots in his lung
Carolina Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton has returned to practice 3 1/2 months after doctors found blood clots in his right lung.
Duke tabbed to win third straight ACC title, Virginia's De Ridder named preseason player of year
Duke has been picked to win its third straight Atlantic Coast Conference championship and 25th overall. The Blue Devils received 45 of the 48 votes from the panel of media members.
Hurricanes captain and reigning playoff MVP Jordan Staal is out 1-2 months with a torn calf muscle
Carolina Hurricanes captain and reigning playoff MVP Jordan Staal is out 1-2 months with a partially torn calf muscle, coach Rod Brind'Amour said.