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Carolina Current covers the stories shaping life across North and South Carolina. From coastal development and local politics to weather, business, culture and community voices, we focus on what matters to the people who actually live here.
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Carolina Newswire
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North Carolina Current
- DA: No prosecution in Pitt County K-9 Chilli's deathon November 4, 2026
The SBI sent a final investigation report in October, concluding that the evidence shows that Foster did not intentionally kill the Pitt County K-9.
- DA: No prosecution in Pitt County K9 Chilli death investigationon November 3, 2026
K9 Chilli's handler will not face any charges after the dog died in a hot car this summer
- NC Election Results 2026: Live North Carolina results by countyon November 2, 2026
Live North Carolina election results for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026: US Senate, US House, NC Senate and House, and the constitutional amendments, by county and […]
- North Carolina A&T celebrates 100 years of Aggie pride as N.C.'s oldest HBCUon November 2, 2026
Hundreds of students, alumni, and visitors came together for a series of events around Greensboro.
- Onslow congressman responds to Trump linking Camp Lejeune toxic water payments to midtermson October 31, 2026
Onslow County congressman fires back against Trump for tying payments to midterm results
- Charlotte widow says Mecklenburg County Sheriff's acted irresponsibilty; releasing personal recordson October 31, 2026
Missy Dolle, a widow pursuing benefits after her husband’s death, told WCNC Charlotte MCSO sent her other people's sensitive personal records.
South Carolina Current
- Congresswoman-elect Nancy Lacore to speak after election victoryon November 4, 2026
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Congresswoman-elect Nancy Lacore will deliver remarks Wednesday morning after winning South Carolina's 1st Congressional District in […]
- What's next in the investigation of the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9?on November 4, 2026
Investigators are just beginning the lengthy process of determining why a business jet plummeted from the sky in Florida after encountering a thunderstorm and […]
- Idaho murders survivor reveals death threats, 9 moves for safetyon November 4, 2026
Dylan Mortensen said reporters and strangers have shown up at her home, followed relatives and invaded her privacy.
- How accurately did polling and Polymarket data predict major election results?on November 4, 2026
Polymarket predicted Democrats would win a total of 210 seats in the House and at least 45 seats in the Senate.
- Trump: Iran war partially to blame for GOP midterm losseson November 4, 2026
President Donald Trump partially blamed the ongoing war with Iran for the GOP's sweeping midterm losses in the midterms — but said he would have done it […]
- Charleston Southern MBA student dies after collapsing during NYC Marathonon November 4, 2026
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Charleston Southern University is mourning the loss of MBA student Rachel Apa, who died after collapsing near mile marker 24 of […]
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Original Reporting
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Commentary & Opinion
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Video & Culture
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Featured original report • October 2026
Daylight Saving Time: Should We Stop Changing the Clocks?
As the November clock change approaches, Carolina Current examines the debate over permanent daylight saving time and permanent standard time, including the arguments about evening sunlight, winter mornings and sleep health.
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Culture & Events
Concerts, festivals, nightlife, community gatherings and the people who make the Carolinas come alive.
Featured story • Wilmington
Little River Band, an Unexpected Encounter, and a Different Side of Wilmington After Dark
Craig Phillips takes in a night of live music at the Wilson Center, an uncomfortable encounter, and a surprising discovery in downtown Wilmington.
Explore Culture & EventsExposés
Deep dives that pull back the curtain on the stories shaping our communities. We follow the money, the decisions, and the consequences.
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