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NCDOT plans to widen US 64 in Apex and Cary and build two freeway interchanges

The N.C. Department of Transportation is reviving plans to turn a congested stretch of U.S. 64 in Apex and Cary into a quasi-freeway, with more lanes and fewer traffic lights. NCDOT wants to widen U.S. 64 from four lanes to six between Salem Street in Apex and U.S. 1 in Cary. It also plans to turn busy intersections at Laura Duncan Road and Lake Pine Drive into highway interchanges, with overpasses and exit and entrance ramps. Closer to U.S. 1, it plans to reconfigure the Edinburgh Drive intersection with a bridge that eliminates the traffic light there. NCDOT will present its plans at a public meeting Nov. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the John M. Brown Community Center in Apex. It will accept feedback by phone, mail and email through Dec. 17. NCDOT has been working on this overhaul of U.S. 64 for more than 15 years and first shared its plans with the public in 2018 . At the time, the department expected the project would cost about $114 million and that construction would begin in 2022. But inflation, particularly bad in the construction business, combined with the COVID-19 pandemic and other financial challenges, forced NCDOT to

Cary, NC · 7h

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Jason lives! Friday the 13th director coming to Sanford for special screening

Spooky season may be over for 2026, but Spring Lane Cinemas is keeping the spirit alive in November with a film screening of a horror classic followed by a Q&A with the director. The theater will celebrate Friday, November 13 with a 7 p.m. showing of 1986’s Friday the 13th...

Sanford, NC · 1d

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Injuries at Lee County football game prompt call for ambulance funding

Two injuries during the Lee County-Southern Lee football game on October 30, including one that left a player waiting nearly half an hour for an ambulance, prompted questions at Monday’s meeting of the Lee County Board of Commissioners. One player was taken for medical attention by his parents after...

Lee County, NC · 2d

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What Bill Belichick said after UNC's win over Uconn on Saturday

The North Carolina Tar Heels found a way to end their two-game losing streak on Saturday, going to UConn and beating the Huskies. The 38-21 win moved UNC to 5-4 overall and put them just one win away from being bowl-eligible. After opening up a 28-14 lead at halftime, UConn cut the lead down to 28-21 at halftime. But that's the closest they would get. North Carolina scored the final 10 points of the game to secure the win. It was a good road win for the program in terms where they were at even a year ago this week. Things are looking up and with just one win needed in the last three games, the Tar Heels are feeling good about themselves. Before we look ahead to next week vs. Louisville, let's see what Bill Belichick had to say after the game. All quotes via Inside Carolina . Opening Statement “Proud of our guys the way they stepped up, finished the game. The turnovers were big for us, and the red area touchdowns were big as well. I thought the running backs did a good job catching the ball, good ball security in somewhat challenging conditions. But I thought

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How social media reacted to UNC's road smackdown of UConn

The North Carolina Tar Heels needed to win Saturday's football game against UConn , particularly after a pair of close losses to Syracuse and Miami (FL). UNC started rough, punting and turning the football over on its first two drives, then everything shifted with a game-changing turnover. Sophomore linebacker Timir Hickman-Collins intercepted Kalieb Osborne's pass with five minutes left in the opening quarter, returned it 62 yards to the end zone and kickstarted North Carolina's 38-21 victory. The Tar Heels (5-4, 2-3 ACC) forced an Osborne fumble early in second quarter action, then scored their third touchdown four plays later. UNC totaled 419 yards and scored in all four quarters, with five different players finding the end zone. Jelani Thurman continued his breakout campaign, catching two Billy Edwards touchdowns to reach eight this fall. With his eighth score, Thurman tied Mike Chatham's single-season record for most by a tight end. Thurman finished his afternoon with 64 yards and two scores, his second-straight week with multiple touchdowns. Few people know how North Carolina's running back room will look on a given game day, with three starting-caliber backs in the fold. Jaylen McGill started the game and Demon June recorded a team-high

Raleigh News & Observer

Carrboro police merger with Chapel Hill heads to public hearing. What to know.

A proposal to fold the Carrboro Police Department into Chapel Hill’s has moved from closed-door talks to a packed public forum in a matter of weeks — and a Town Council hearing Tuesday night should be lively. Here’s what residents should know heading into that meeting. What is being proposed? Carrboro’s sworn officers and civilian staff would move in groups of five to the Chapel Hill Police Department’s 33,000-square-foot headquarters at 7300 Millhouse Road. A dedicated Carrboro assistant chief would report to Chapel Hill Police Chief Celisa Lehew. The plan shows 10 officers and some staff members moving by June, with 20 more officers and other staff moving over 12 months starting in July 2027. Any other officers would move in the third year. Carrboro now has 28 sworn officers, 10 vacancies and four civilian staff, who already work with Chapel Hill police under a mutual aid agreement. Chapel Hill has 101 sworn officers, one vacancy and 29 civilian positions. It also has a more robust crisis response model, including a CARE Team that expanded into Carrboro last year. A long-term cost-sharing agreement could be finalized in 18 to 24 months if the Carrboro and Chapel Hill town councils approve

Carrboro, NC · 5h

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This North Carolina Public University Gives In-State Students The Best Value In America

Some of the oldest college buildings in the country sit just a short drive from many North Carolina homes. They belong to a school with a basketball program known far beyond the state line and a medical reputation that reaches across the Southeast. For families here, that kind of prestige...

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Keeping it Heel

Michael Malone reveals the message he delivered to Jarin Stevenson upon taking the job at UNC

The new UNC head coach shared details of an early conversation with Stevenson and his family about helping the talented forward take the next step in his development.

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Busting Brackets

North Carolina accomplished something it hadn't done in eight years

North Carolina scored 58 bench points against Wofford, its most in a non-Senior Day game since 2018, as Michael Malone's Tar Heels improved to 2–0.

Chapel Hill, NC · 2d

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High-Paying Jobs Coming To Rural NC

Sanford, NC - When global enterprises evaluate where to lay their most strategic foundations, the balance sheet tells only part of the story. The deeper calculation hinges on infrastructure, community engagement, and a skilled workforce that understands how to translate science into life-saving realities. Italian diagnostic imaging titan Bracco has...

Sanford, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

Best Indian food? These 4 Triangle restaurants rank among the nation's favorites

Eight North Carolina restaurants rank among the nation’s best places to eat Indian food. And half of those fan-favorite dining destinations are in the Triangle, a new report finds. FULL STORY: 4 Triangle restaurants rank among the nation’s best for Indian food Here are key takeaways: To create the list of the top 100 Indian restaurants in the country, Yelp studied customer feedback. The restaurant review website said the results published Oct. 29 highlight the “most-loved spots in the U.S. for classic and trending Indian flavors.” Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar in Chapel Hill’s Meadowmont Village shopping center ranked highest among the Triangle spots at No. 18 on Yelp’s list. Three Raleigh restaurants also made the cut: Bombay Curry on Strickland Road at No. 41, Masala House on East Millbrook Road at No. 65 and Mustang House on Fayetteville Street at No. 72. Bombay Curry was named the nation’s favorite place for Indian takeout on DoorDash in 2024. Restaurants in Durham also have received recent nods for Indian cuisine. Four other North Carolina restaurants made the latest list from Yelp: Curry Gate in Charlotte (No. 32), Curry Palace in Burlington (No. 67), Mehfil in Asheville (No. 76) and

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Raleigh News & Observer

New to the Triangle: Lifestyle store in Durham, cakes in Apex and a Raleigh hotel

The Triangle is gaining new retail, dining and lodging options this fall and into 2027. From an Asian lifestyle retailer to a luxury Raleigh hotel, here’s a rundown of what’s arriving. Here are key takeaways: TESO Life , a national retailer specializing in Asian lifestyle goods , opened its Durham store at 14600 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd. on Oct. 31, with a Cary location planned at Crossroads shopping center. The company sells beauty products, toys, collectibles and household items, and plans to open 51 stores across 18 states by the end of 2026. Apex’s Beaver Creek Crossings has signed Jason’s Deli, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Avalon Nail Salon as new tenants for a development opening in the later half of 2027. The Jason’s Deli will feature a drive-thru — a first in the area — and Nothing Bundt Cakes will be the first of its kind for Apex. Oberlin Hotel , the Village District’s first lodging property, has opened at 501 Woodburn Road in Raleigh as part of Hilton’s Curio Collection. The 153-room hotel is named for the historic Oberlin Village and features a lobby bar called Proper, a coffee shop called Grounded and a rooftop restaurant called Wren set

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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Chatham’s next capital plan delays school expansion, raises building costs and advances park repairs

Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County’s proposed capital plan would push the opening of a new Chatham Park elementary school and an expansion at Margaret Pollard Middle School to fall 2032, while increasing their projected costs, advancing a park dam repair and adding a sheriff’s rescue vehicle. The changes come as commissioners weigh the competing demands of population growth, maintenance and borrowing capacity.

Chatham County, NC · 1d

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College soccer player scores after opposing goalie smokes a kick off her head

McKalie Ball took a Peyton Trayer goal kick square off the head, and the ricochet bounced into the net to tie Louisville and North Carolina at 2.

Chapel Hill, NC · 2d

Holly Springs Update

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Top Home Sales: South Wake Home Sales Reach Median of $545,000 in September

Holly Springs posted the highest median price, while Apex accounted for more than half of the 283 sales across Holly Springs, Apex and Fuquay-Varina.

Holly Springs, NC · 1d

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“We’re a Work In Progress”: Dawn Staley Delivers Her Verdict After South Carolina Defeats UNC By 45 Points

Dawn Staley’s team had just beaten a ranked North Carolina team by 45 points, and the coach still sounded like her season was only getting started. The No. 1 Gamecocks won 84-39 on Sunday at the 2026 Ally Tip-Off at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. They pulled away early, never let up, and made a very good team look ordinary. Staley, though, had her own take on what she had just seen. “I think we’re a work in progress,” Staley said. “You know you’ll see us make jumps from, from game to game. And I thought we did. We put 40 minutes together, and I was really, really proud of the group that fin...

Chapel Hill, NC · 6h

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North Carolina Takes on South Carolina Sunday at Spectrum Center

The North Carolina Tar Heels and the South Carolina Gamecocks meet on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 5:30 p.m. ET. The post North Carolina Takes on South Carolina Sunday at Spectrum Center appeared first on Ball Exclusives .