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Kyle Busch death details: New reporting and a newly released 911 call say NASCAR star Kyle Busch was coughing up blood and struggling to breathe at a GM Charlotte training facility in Concord on May 20 before he died May 21. State response: Gov. Josh Stein ordered U.S. and North Carolina flags at half-staff at state facilities from sunrise Saturday, May 23 through sunset Sunday, May 24. Federal politics: Across the country, President Trump is digging in on a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund as GOP senators revolt, with Trump attacking Sen. Thom Tillis in the fight. Local governance: Pittsboro commissioners voted to end its Flock Safety license-plate camera contract by July 1 after privacy and public-safety backlash. Budget pressure: Black Mountain is facing a $1.8 million general fund shortfall as town leaders begin budget talks ahead of a July 1 deadline.

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May 22, 2026

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Could jetties be the future of North Carolina's coast?

WRAL 5 - North Carolina |

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WRAL 5 - North Carolina

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Owned By	Capitol Broadcasting Company
Year Founded	1956
Website	www.wral.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Owner Country	United States

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Congressman Tim Moore announces winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition for North Carolina’s 14th District

Old North News - North Carolina |

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Old North News - North Carolina

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Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://oldnorthnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina,
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

NWSL Availability Report (matchweek nine – Saturday): Racing Louisville vs North Carolina Courage, Utah Royals vs Denver Summit, and Houston Dash vs Angel City FC

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All For XI

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Owned By	Jay Penske through Penske Media Corporation & Vox Media
Year Founded	2019
Website	www.allforxi.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.
Owner Country	United States

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8 hours ago

North Carolina’s Gift Ban and Nonprofits: Broader Exceptions, Reporting, and Penalties

National Law Review |

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The National Law Review

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Owned By	Jennifer & Lane Schaller
Year Founded	1888
Website	https://www.natlawreview.com/
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Hinsdale
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Trump Has a Plan to Give Taxpayer Money Directly to His Friends—and It Still Might Not Be This Week’s Worst Political Blunder

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Slate Magazine

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Owned By	Donald Graham through Graham Holdings Company
Year Founded	1996
Website	slate.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, Brooklyn
Owner Country	United States

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Where NC politicians stand on Trump’s $1.78B ‘slush fund’ for January 6 defendants

WRAL 5 - North Carolina |

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WRAL 5 - North Carolina

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Owned By	Capitol Broadcasting Company
Year Founded	1956
Website	www.wral.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Owner Country	United States

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10 hours ago

Column: North Carolina’s budget built on flawed framework

The Enquirer-Journal - North Carolina |

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The Enquirer-Journal - North Carolina

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Owned By	Paxton Family through Paxton Media Group
Year Founded	1873
Website	enquirerjournal.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Monroe
Owner Country	United States

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13 hours ago

North Carolina House Republican Caucus announces passage of property tax reform amendment

Old North News - North Carolina |

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Old North News - North Carolina

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Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://oldnorthnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina,
Owner Country	United States

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