05/13/2026

NC Teacher Pay Bills Clash as Republicans, Democrats Battle Over Funding

North Carolina lawmakers are deadlocked over competing teacher pay proposals, with Democrats pushing a 7% raise funded by voucher cuts while Republicans propose 8.7% increases. The stalemate threatens to leave districts like Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools scrambling to finalize budgets without knowing what the state will fund.

May 13

NC Highway Patrol Busts I-95 Fentanyl Ring, 12 Arrested

North Carolina Highway Patrol troopers and local deputies shattered a sprawling fentanyl trafficking network along the deadly I-95 corridor, arresting 12 suspects and seizing massive hauls of lethal drugs. The operation targeted speeders and smugglers on the state's busiest highway, yielding pounds of fentanyl, cocaine and cash. Authorities hail it as a major blow to East Coast drug pipelines.

May 13

Duke's Isaiah Evans Declares for 2026 NBA Draft from Durham

Duke Blue Devils guard Isaiah Evans, a Durham standout, has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft after a breakout sophomore season. Averaging 15 points per game and shining in the Elite Eight run, the 20-year-old wing eyes late first-round status. North Carolina basketball fans brace for another Blue Devil departure to the pros.

May 13

Raleigh's NC State Wolfpack Clinches ACC Coastal Crown

May 13

Tkachuk's 4-OT Goal Sinks Hurricanes in Raleigh Thriller

May 13

UNC System Bolsters Coastal Research Hubs in Morehead City, Manteo

The University of North Carolina system is expanding marine and environmental science programs at coastal campuses to tackle rising sea levels and ecosystem threats on the Outer Banks. From Morehead City's waterfront labs to Manteo's estuarine research center, new mergers and partnerships promise enhanced protections for North Carolina's vulnerable shores. Faculty and students are uniting to deliver real-world solutions for coastal communities.

May 13

Whooping Cough Hits Wake County High School Amid NC Surge

A confirmed case of highly contagious whooping cough has parents on alert at Leesville Road High School in Raleigh. Wake County health officials report 28 cases since January, part of a national uptick exceeding 1,000 infections. Young children and those with health conditions face the greatest risk as vaccination calls intensify.

May 13

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 13

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 13

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 13

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 13

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 13

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 13

Projected NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Field Released: Florida Holds Top Seed

The first projected 76-team field for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is out. Florida currently holds the top overall seed, according to bracketologists.

May 13

Top 25 Teams: Potential Award Candidates

May 13

Power Four Football: Top Newcomers to Watch in 2026

May 13

NCAA Proposal Grants Bowl Eligibility Flexibility to 5-7 Teams Meeting Academic Standards

May 13

Dante Fowler Signs With Seahawks After Lawrence's Super Bowl Pitch

May 13