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21/08/2025

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21/08/2025

To deal with the heat, many consider air conditioning a necessity.

But in North Carolina, landlords are not required to provide air conditioning. Cooling standards could help address this issue.

NC doesn't have any cooling standards, which are local or state laws that require landlords to provide AC during the summer.

21/08/2025

Rip currents are one of the coast's greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year.

As Hurricane Erin churns near the East Coast, rescuers have saved dozens of people from rip currents at Wrightsville Beach this week.

Rip currents are one of the coast's greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year. Hurricane Erin is bringing the potentially deadly currents to the East Coast this week. About 100 people drown from rip currents along U.S. beaches each year.

21/08/2025

Howard Augustine "Humpy" Wheeler Jr., who ran Charlotte Motor Speedway for 35 years, has died at the age of 86.

Howard Augustine "Humpy" Wheeler Jr., who ran Charlotte Motor Speedway for 35 years, has died at the age of 86.

21/08/2025

WUNC News invites you to a community conversation on Sept. 13 exploring the key differences between traditional public schools, magnet programs, private schools, and charter schools.

Fall is a busy time as you try to make decisions for next school year, so join us to learn about your options!

Space is limited for this event, so please register here: https://airtable.com/appzYe5UpGZ3vbvWj/pagGSgk1RHr7q1yax/form

21/08/2025

Troops will now face tougher rules to get exceptions to the daily shaving requirement. That could especially affect Black men with a skin condition that makes shaving painful and potentially disfiguring.

Troops will now face tougher rules to get exceptions to the daily shaving requirement. That could especially affect Black men with a skin condition that makes shaving painful and potentially disfiguring.

21/08/2025

Two homes on the North Carolina Outer Banks sit precariously in the high waves with their days seemingly numbered. Since 2020, 11 neighboring homes have fallen into the Atlantic Ocean.

Two homes on North Carolina's Outer Banks sit precariously in high waves generated by Hurricane Erin with their days seemingly numbered. Since 2020, 11 neighboring homes have fallen into the Atlantic Ocean.

20/08/2025

North Carolina could take a $3 billion hit to its economy if a White House request to slash National Institutes of Health funding ends up in the final federal budget.

SCIMaP co-founder and University of Pennsylvania researcher Alyssa Sinclair recently spoke with WUNC higher education reporter Brianna Atkinson about the potential impact of a 40% Trump-proposed cut to the NIH.

20/08/2025

Rescuers saved more than a dozen people caught in rip currents Tuesday at Wrightsville Beach — a day after more than 80 people were rescued.

Forecasters say that Hurricane Erin is gathering more strength, as it makes its way up the Atlantic. Meanwhile, evacuations are still underway along the Outer Banks and crews are shoring up protective dunes along NC-12.

20/08/2025

Orrick Quick, a pastor from High Point, launched his campaign this month for the seat being vacated by Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis.

Orrick Quick, a pastor from High Point, launched his campaign this month for the seat being vacated by Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis.

20/08/2025

The Great Cover Up, which started in 1999, is an annual event held at Kings in downtown Raleigh. It features an eclectic lineup of local musicians dressing up and performing cover sets of more famous artists.

Now, it's the subject of a new documentary that will premiere Thursday, Aug. 21 on PBS North Carolina.

WUNC Music New documentary spotlights Raleigh institution The Great Cover Up WUNC | By Brian Burns Published August 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email PBS North Carolina The Great Cover Up Documentary Regulars within Raleigh's live music scene know about one of its most beloved...

20/08/2025

On Sept. 13, WUNC News will host a community conversation at the Marbles Children's Museum where we'll explore the key differences between traditional public schools, magnet programs, private schools, and charter schools.

Join us for a clear, factual overview — and hear from families in the Triangle who have made different choices for their children.

Register for this event here: https://airtable.com/appzYe5UpGZ3vbvWj/pagGSgk1RHr7q1yax/form