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How my last professor raise compares to what the UNC system president just got | Opinion

How my last professor raise compares to what the UNC system president just got | Opinion
Our readers comment on early voting, other voting changes in North Carolina, Donald Trump and Wake Med | Letters to the Editor
Updated May 31, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Permanent Daylight Saving Time would be bad for North Carolina | Opinion
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Permanent Daylight Saving Time would be bad for North Carolina | Opinion

May 31, 2026 at 8:04 AM
North Carolina’s ticketing bill could help Ticketmaster get even stronger | Opinion
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North Carolina’s ticketing bill could help Ticketmaster get even stronger | Opinion

May 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Commentary: Conservation depends on cooperating and transcending borders
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Commentary: Conservation depends on cooperating and transcending borders

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Commentary: How AI is already improving lives
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Commentary: How AI is already improving lives

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Commentary: Trump's immigration crackdown is stronger, faster - but is it better?

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NBA draft workout tracker: Where prospects have visited in 2026
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NBA draft workout tracker: Where prospects have visited in 2026

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Darvin Ham: I inherited players used to doing things their way

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The new battle for Alaska cruise travelers is happening onboard
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The new battle for Alaska cruise travelers is happening onboard

Updated May 29, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Want to try the Rivian R2? Here's how you can secure a test drive
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Want to try the Rivian R2? Here's how you can secure a test drive

Updated May 29, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Jill Biden on that disastrous debate and Joe's decision to withdraw
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Jill Biden on that disastrous debate and Joe's decision to withdraw

Updated May 29, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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NBA executives considering AJ Dybantsa as the safest No. 1 draft pick choice

Updated May 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Claude Lemieux was part of Canadiens' torch ceremony days before death

Updated May 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Rival teams consider Aday Mara to be in play as high …

Updated May 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Texans urged to check home, auto insurance before hurricane season hits

Updated May 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Pittsburgh Public Schools votes to close 9 schools. Here's which ones

Updated May 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Devin Vassell averaged 13.9 points per game this …

Updated May 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Will 'Backrooms' get sequel after record-shattering box office opening?

Updated May 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Over 419,000 Jeep vehicles recalled. See the affected models

Updated May 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Pam Bondi admits to 'redaction errors' in Epstein files, blames successor

Updated May 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Caddie Austin Gaugert finds new bag after controversy at PGA Championship

Updated May 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Six Flags teases record-breaking Texas roller coaster. View test run

Updated May 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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"I can't sit there and just be passive when I get the …

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"I know my game," Vassell said. "And I know I can get …

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Top-10 pick candidate Mikel Brown to visit Bulls, Clippers

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