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Whether you are a history buff, fireworks enthusiast, or prefer the peace of North Carolina's lakes, there's an America250 event in the Triangle best-suited for you. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
WUNC News is back on air. We experienced an outage due to last night's storm. Thank you for your patience as we resolved the issue. As always, you can stream WUNC from our homepage, even during outages: www.wunc.org
On May 20, join public radio reporters across the state for a free, virtual, behind-the-scenes look at our new investigative series on North Carolina’s rapidly growing data center industry. www.wunc.org/events-calen...
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Next week, join us for a special WUNC Spotlight event with the Race, Class, and Communities reporter Aaron Sanchez-Guerra and editor Elizabeth Baier. Space is limited, and this event includes complimentary lunch — reserve your spot now! www.wunc.org/events-calen...
It's Thursday! That means there's a fresh WUNC news quiz you can take to test your knowledge on the latest developments in North Carolina. www.wunc.org/news-quiz?ut...
Our primary election special is live. Here's where you can find all the relevant information to make an informed decision this spring. www.wunc.org/elections
The latest forecasts show sleet and ice accumulation to begin Saturday evening www.wunc.org/live-updates...
AP: The demonstration today in downtown Durham was one of many nationwide to decry the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis and the shooting of two protesters in Portland, Oregon. www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
It's Thursday - and that means there's a fresh WUNC news quiz for you to take! Test your knowledge now on the latest news in North Carolina. www.wunc.org/news-quiz?ut...
Here at WUNC, we're so thankful for all of the support we've gotten from our community. Want a chance to win a trip to the destination of your choice? Make a donation to WUNC by 7 p.m. today and you'll be entered in a drawing.
Durham high school students demonstrate at CCB Plaza downtown in opposition of this week’s federal immigration enforcement operations in North Carolina Photo credit: Will Michaels
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are expected in Charlotte for an immigration operation as soon as Saturday, said Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. For more from WFAE: www.wunc.org/2025-11-13/m...
Nearly four months since Tropical Storm Chantal, some businesses at Eastgate Crossing in Chapel Hill were able to reopen this month. As they celebrate reopening, they also wonder what will be done to protect them from another storm event. www.wunc.org/environment/...
Here are a handful of photos taken at the Clayton 'No Kings' protest. We have a ton more at wunc.org
All caught up on the latest news in North Carolina? Test your knowledge with WUNC's weekly news quiz! www.wunc.org/news-quiz?ut...
There are several types of K-12 schools you can send your kids to. But what are the pros and cons of each? Join a discussion led by WUNC Education Reporter Liz Schlemmer to find out. September 13 at Marbles. Register for free here: airtable.com/appzYe5UpGZ3...
On Sept. 13 WUNC News invites you to a community conversation that will explore the key differences between traditional public schools, magnet programs, private schools, and charter schools. Space is limited for this event, so please register here: airtable.com/appzYe5UpGZ3...
Have you been keeping up with North Carolina news this week? Test your knowledge with the WUNC News Quiz - updated every Thursday! www.wunc.org/news-quiz?ut...
On Sept. 13, WUNC News will host a community conversation at the Marbles Kids Museum where we'll explore the key differences between traditional public schools, magnet programs, private schools, and charter schools. Register here for this event: airtable.com/appzYe5UpGZ3...
Don't forget to play this week's WUNC news quiz! Show off your knowledge of this week's stories at the link below. www.wunc.org/news-quiz?ut...
A fresh WUNC news quiz is available now! Test your knowledge of this week's headlines at the link below or in our bio. www.wunc.org/news-quiz?ut...
Show off your knowledge of this week's headlines by taking WUNC's weekly news quiz! www.wunc.org/news-quiz?ut...
What does it look like to change your own life? Join the WUNC Embodied team on Friday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at @motorco.bsky.social to explore personal stories of reinvention, renewal and starting over. motorcomusic.com/event/the-em...
Have you been keeping an eye on the news lately? Test your knowledge with the WUNC weekly news quiz! www.wunc.org/news-quiz?ut...
Recently released data shows the sharp rise of ICE's activity in North Carolina since the inauguration of President Trump on Jan. 20. ICE has made roughly 300 more arrests from Jan. 20 to June 26 this year than it did in all of 2024, a 16% increase. www.wunc.org/race-class-c...
Your support of WUNC is more essential than ever! WUNC has served NC with trusted, independent journalism for nearly 50 years. But right now, that legacy is under threat. Will you make your contribution today and help ensure our community doesn’t lose this service? support.wunc.org/site/Donatio...
📣 Big news for North Carolina! Three newsrooms — WUNC, @opencampus.org, and @nclocal.bsky.social — are joining forces to strengthen higher education reporting across the state. Here's more about the collaboration and how to share your thoughts on what should be covered: www.wunc.org/education/20...
At Rippling Stream Townhomes in Durham, our reporter Jay Price tell us that more than half a dozen units were flooded and several vehicles nearly submerged in the parking lot. Residents told him firefighters woke them up around 2 a.m. to evacuate them.