Friday, April 17, 2026

The StatePageNC

The headlines of North Carolina in real time

The Briefing

Advocates are calling for an investigation into an Alamance County facility accused of polluting the Haw River. Meanwhile, UNC System leaders are making the case for increased funding, while lawmakers return to Raleigh with teacher pay high on the agenda. Also, a federal appeals court is moving forward on a North Carolina abortion pill restrictions case.

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Breaking

Advocates call for investigation into Alamance County facility polluting Haw River

NC Newsline · 27m ago

In the press now

Limits on speech rights for military retirees at issue in Sen. Kelly case against DOD

WASHINGTON — Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly’s legal team is urging a federal appeals court to uphold a ruling that allows the former Navy captain to keep his retirement rank and pay while his Firs

NC Newsline·4h ago

Federal appeals court moving forward on North Carolina abortion pill restrictions case

NC Newsline·6h ago

Lawsuit Alleges Repeated Sexual Assault by Durham Rescue Mission’s Former Volunteer Coordinator

The Assembly NC·2h ago

Putting the ‘Gold’ in Golden Years

The Assembly NC·9h ago

NCAE is planning march for public education on May 1

EducationNC·4h ago

Taming the ‘Wild West’ era of the hemp and cannabis market in NC

WFAE·5h ago

NC lawmakers recommend reforms to mental health system, but funding questions loom