05/14/2026

Charlotte Imposes Mandatory Water Restrictions as Drought Reaches 20-Year Worst

Charlotte Water imposed mandatory water restrictions May 15 as the region faces its worst drought in nearly 20 years, limiting lawn watering to two days per week during nighttime hours.

May 14

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

May 14

Raleigh Police Nab Suspect in Downtown NC Bank Robbery Spree

Raleigh law enforcement has arrested a suspect tied to multiple armed bank robberies plaguing downtown over the past week. The takedown caps a series of brazen heists at key financial spots, raising alarms in the bustling capital district. Authorities say the crimes underscore vulnerabilities in the heart of North Carolina's political hub.

May 14

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

May 14

Lionel Messi's Argentina Career: A Look Back

ESPN conducted interviews with key figures to explore Lionel Messi's international career with Argentina. The oral history investigates the circumstances surrounding his choice to play for Argentina.

May 14

MLB and MLBPA Meet to Discuss Collective Bargaining Agreement

May 14

LeBron James' Future with Lakers Uncertain Despite Playoff Appearance

May 14

Reigns and Fatu Sign Contract, Brawl on WWE Raw

May 14

Outer Banks Restaurants Report Strong April as Spring Tourists Arrive Early

Restaurants in Dare County reported strong April bookings as spring break and Easter visitors delivered summer-like business volumes weeks ahead of the peak season.

May 14

North Carolina Extends Apple's RTP Campus Deadline to 2035

May 14

I Choose One Thing Today

Before you drown in your to-do list, try this: pick the single task that would make today feel complete. Not everything. Just one.

May 14

A Japanese Master Captures Spring in Seventeen Syllables

May 14

On Building Something That Lasts

May 14

Teenager's Lost Wallet Returns with $1,500 Inside and a Note

May 14

The Federal Reserve Just Blinked, and Wall Street Noticed

May 14

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 14

CFCC Launches Innovative Apprenticeship Program with Cape Fear Public Utility Authority

Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear Public Utility Authority launched a new competency-based apprenticeship program on May 4, 2026, designed to fast-track workforce readiness.

May 14

City Council Adopts Resolution for Bond-Funded Down Payment Assistance Program

May 14

Town of Rolesville Warns Residents of Fake Planning Commission Emails

May 14

Steelers Await Rodgers' Decision Amid Deadline Reports

May 14

Arsenal Edges West Ham 1-0 After VAR Disallows Late Equalizer

May 14