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Dad was found dead with a dog leash on his neck. Now his son is charged with murder.

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Dad was found dead with a dog leash on his neck. Now his son is charged with murder.

A 16-year-old told police he found his father “unresponsive” with a dog leash around his neck and a dog still attached to the other end. Now the teen has been charged with murder.

February 22, 2019 04:07 PM

NC judge throws out voter ID and income tax constitutional amendments

Politics & Government

NC judge throws out voter ID and income tax constitutional amendments

February 22, 2019 05:38 PM

Grand jury to hear findings of investigation into alleged NC ballot scheme, DA says

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Grand jury to hear findings of investigation into alleged NC ballot scheme, DA says

February 22, 2019 04:19 PM

Grammy winner and folklorist Bill Ferris, our Tar Heel of the Month, documents lives well-lived

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Grammy winner and folklorist Bill Ferris, our Tar Heel of the Month, documents lives well-lived

February 22, 2019 11:32 AM

Chapel Hill removes Confederate road marker, black history marker ahead of planned protests

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Chapel Hill removes Confederate road marker, black history marker ahead of planned protests

February 22, 2019 11:40 AM

United Methodists pray and brace for decision on same-sex marriage and gay clergy

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United Methodists pray and brace for decision on same-sex marriage and gay clergy

February 22, 2019 02:31 PM

In Durham, black neighborhoods have fewer trees. Now there’s a plan to change that.

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In Durham, black neighborhoods have fewer trees. Now there’s a plan to change that.

February 22, 2019 02:50 PM

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Two Durham police officers charged with DWI while off duty

February 23, 2019 05:39 PM

No. 8 North Carolina uses late run to defeat No. 16 Florida State 77-59

February 23, 2019 05:48 PM

Silent Sam is gone, but pro-Confederacy and anti-racist groups still clash at UNC

February 23, 2019 04:26 PM

A Raleigh eighth-grader has died of a rare flu complication

February 23, 2019 02:49 PM

Canes activate Jordan Staal from injured reserve

February 23, 2019 12:39 PM

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Mark Kingston on Noah Campbell’s walk-off homer, impact on Gamecocks’ morale

February 23, 2019 05:51 PM

Zion Williamson arrives at Carrier Dome

February 23, 2019 04:32 PM

Mark Kingston: Big series-opening win boosts team morale, gives backups chances

February 22, 2019 08:04 PM

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No. 8 North Carolina uses late run to defeat No. 16 Florida State 77-59

Sports

No. 8 North Carolina uses late run to defeat No. 16 Florida State 77-59

February 23, 2019 05:48 PM

Canes activate Jordan Staal from injured reserve

February 23, 2019 12:39 PM

Zion Williamson injury, Boeheim accident leaves dark cloud over latest Duke-Syracuse clash

February 22, 2019 05:11 PM

Injury will sideline Duke’s Zion Williamson at Syracuse

February 23, 2019 10:56 AM

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In Durham, black neighborhoods have fewer trees. Now there’s a plan to change that.

Business

In Durham, black neighborhoods have fewer trees. Now there’s a plan to change that.

February 22, 2019 02:50 PM

Want to lure economic development? You must have infrastructure, commerce secretary says

February 22, 2019 10:28 PM

Holly Aiken Bags and Stitch retail store is leaving Raleigh

February 22, 2019 02:07 PM

Sam’s Quik Shop property in Durham sold for $5 million

February 21, 2019 10:37 AM

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Dwane Powell: Harris tripped by his own ballots

Opinion

Dwane Powell: Harris tripped by his own ballots

February 23, 2019 04:44 PM

Respecting freedom and dignity at the end of life

February 23, 2019 04:00 PM

0224-Letters: Address absentee voter fraud

February 23, 2019 02:40 PM

We’ve all got work to do on race

February 23, 2019 02:24 PM

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Durham County homicide database: See who was killed and where

Crime

Durham County homicide database: See who was killed and where

January 01, 2018 02:08 PM

Two Durham police officers charged with DWI while off duty

February 23, 2019 05:39 PM

A suspect is in custody after a fatal stabbing in Durham

February 23, 2019 10:03 AM

A resident admits starting a Durham fire that displaced four people

February 23, 2019 10:42 AM

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United Methodists pray and brace for decision on same-sex marriage and gay clergy

As the rule-making body of the United Methodist Church gathers in St. Louis to decide whether the church will bless same-sex marriage and ordain gay clergy, members of the denomination in North Carolina are praying and preparing for a possible split.

Blogs & Columns

Final NCHSAA playoff brackets set

February 23, 2019 06:04 PM

No. 8 North Carolina uses late run to defeat No. 16 Florida State 77-59

February 23, 2019 05:48 PM

Injury will sideline Duke’s Zion Williamson at Syracuse

February 23, 2019 10:56 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

February 19, 2019 05:57 PM

Photo Gallery: NC State defeats Boston College in overtime

Photo Gallery: NC State defeats Boston College in overtime

February 21, 2019 07:18 AM

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Duke | February 20, 2019

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Duke | February 20, 2019

February 21, 2019 04:01 AM

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Karaoke and years of hard work have paid off for this Grammy Award-winning opera singer

In 2016, Lucas Meachem won a Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording. Almost three years later, he returns to his home of North Carolina to participate in the Artist in Residence program at UNC.

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Grammy winner and folklorist Bill Ferris, our Tar Heel of the Month, documents lives well-lived

Entertainment

Grammy winner and folklorist Bill Ferris, our Tar Heel of the Month, documents lives well-lived

February 22, 2019 11:32 AM

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This band’s looks may deceive but their country blues is from the heart

Entertainment

This band’s looks may deceive but their country blues is from the heart

February 22, 2019 02:00 PM

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