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06/13/2026

Several agencies are working a large woods fire at the Duplin/Pender line off Alderman road. The Harrells Volunteer Fire Department shared this video.

06/12/2026

While parents should provide the school with their child's certificate of immunization on the first day, they officially have 30 calendar days after classes start to provide proof of immunization. Failure to do so will restrict the child from attending school until parents provide the certificate or prove their child has begun the immunization process.

With back-to-school season looming on the horizon, here's what parents and caretakers need to know.

06/12/2026

Senior city staffers first became aware of the offending items April 23. In an email to his employees that copied City Manager DK Wesley, City Attorney Brad Branham, Human Resources Director Emily Provance and other city leadership, McGirt referenced “shirts recently distributed within our department that feature the caption ‘make fun coontagious.’”

Controversy over raccoon “T-shirt incident” raises employee concerns, community commentary.

06/12/2026

UNC-Chapel Hill’s Athletics Department posted, “The Tar Heels are for everyone” above a map of the state featuring the LGBTQ+ flag colors. UNC-Greensboro’s Athletics Department shared an image that said “Happy Pride Month” with a rainbow background. Both posts have been deleted.

The UNC System's equality policy states that no employment position can speak on behalf of the university on social policies or “political controversies of the day.”

06/12/2026

Raymond Brooks heads Digital Development for HBCU FC, based in Greensboro. He says the gooooooooal is to “amplify HBCU culture” through the global game of soccer.

Due South host Leoneda Inge takes a look at the soccer club scene on HBCU campuses.

06/12/2026

When it opens next year, officials said the state-of-the-art facility will allow the medical school to expand its class size to 120 students to help fight physician shortages in eastern North Carolina.

Attendees signed the final steel beam before a crane hoisted it atop the new seven-story tower, completing the building's physical frame.

06/12/2026

The lawsuit was filed in February in federal court in Charlotte by five men who say immigration agents unlawfully detained them. Three of the plaintiffs were arrested during Border Patrol's Charlotte operation in November.

The federal government is asking a judge to dismiss a class action lawsuit that challenges warrantless immigration arrests in North Carolina.

06/12/2026

The General Assembly has not passed a comprehensive state budget since 2023, with state government functions continuing at the spending levels outlined in that plan. Republican lawmakers remained optimistic this week that a full agreement is coming, insisting that slow but steady progress is taking place outside of the public's eye.

Republican leaders announced a high-level agreement on the state budget last month. Now, chairs are working through the finer details of the spending plan.

06/12/2026

Supporters say upgrading the aging facility is critical to boosting regional tourism and expanding commercial flight options for eastern North Carolina.

A House Bill would give the City of Greenville and Pitt County more financial flexibility in funding agreements. Meanwhile, a parallel Senate bill seeks $10 million in state funds to build a new commercial passenger terminal.

06/12/2026

Linda J. Staunch was surprised with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine during the North Carolina Symphony's Patriotic Pops concert celebrating the America 250 initiative. 🎉Congratulations, Linda! 🎊

Linda J. Staunch was surprised with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award during the North Carolina Symphony's Patriotic Pops concert celebrating the America 250 initiative.