Month: August 2026

6. New lawsuit accuses CJF America founder of withholding more than $56,000 in pay

Monica Casey/WRAL News Another lawsuit has been filed against CJF America, Courtney Jordan, and others in Durham. WRAL Investigates has covered multiple cases of former employees who said they were never paid or were given fraudulent checks. Founder Courtney Jordan and Chief Financial Officer Nicholas Gallardo had outstanding warrants for their arrests in Durham and […]

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7. The story of Raleigh’s greenway system

Josh Sullivan/WUNC News When Jeff Havener trains for a marathon and needs to get a long run in, he’ll hop on one of Raleigh’s many greenway trails surrounding his home in North Hills and run to Umstead State Park and back. Even thought he’s a dozen miles from his front door, he can safely run […]

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8. What can Leland consider when reviewing developments?

George Willoughby/North Brunswick News When a new development is proposed in Leland, residents often raise concerns about traffic, school capacity, water and sewer service or the strain on police and fire departments. But those concerns do not necessarily allow the town to reject a project that is permitted under existing zoning and meets applicable requirements. […]

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9. Ex-Orange High School counselor appears in court, facing multiple child sex crimes, sheriff’s office says

Nick Bentley, Rodney Overton & Ben Bokun/WNCN A former counselor with Orange High School appeared in court Thursday afternoon after she turned herself in to authorities earlier in the day on charges of indecent liberties with a child, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. According to the sheriff’s office, school administrators told the school […]

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10. Adventure Landing in Raleigh closing its doors after 38 years

Mary Alice Boliek/WRAL News Adventure Landing in Raleigh will close for good on Sunday, Aug. 16. The family entertainment center has been a fixture along Capital Boulevard for 38 years, where families have celebrated birthdays and enjoyed miniature golf, go-kart racing and arcade games. “It has truly been a privilege to bring fun, laughter, and […]

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1. After two-month investigation, CMS Superintendent Hill to remain atop the district

James Farrell/WFAE Radio Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill will remain in her role atop the district following a two-month investigation into unspecified allegations, Board Chair Stephanie Sneed announced Tuesday night. “The decision follows a thorough and independent review of concerns about district operations and oversight,” Sneed said at the end of Tuesday’s regular board meeting. […]

Written by on August 12, 2026

3. PAM Health announces plans to open 42-bed medical rehabilitation hospital in Fayetteville

The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal PAM Health has announced plans to develop a 42-bed physical medicine and rehabilitation hospital in Fayetteville, N.C. PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fayetteville will be one of four new PAM Health inpatient rehabilitation hospitals currently planned in the state, complementing the services offered at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Rocky […]

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4. Poll: Majority of NC voters oppose data centers, aren’t worried about voter fraud

Laura Leslie/NC Newsline A new poll from Elon University shows a majority of North Carolinians are now opposed to data centers in their communities. The increasing resistance comes as data center developers push to add more facilities throughout the state, rolling out an extensive public relations campaign to bolster the industry’s image. The latest poll, […]

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5. Law Firm launching investigation into Miss North Carolina USA title strip

WSOC News A law firm said Monday it is launching an investigation into the decision to strip Miss North Carolina USA of her titles just a few weeks before the 75th annual Miss USA pageant. According to a video posted by attorney Patrick Mincey, his law firm will represent Brittany Boltinhouse, who is from Duplin […]

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6. Taxpayer Philanthropy: North Carolina paying trans nonprofit despite ban

Johnny Edwards/The Center Square  A southern state that banned medical gender transition for children is funding a network of doctors and therapists who promote some of those same controversial treatments, an investigation by The Center Square found. A nonprofit called Charlotte Transgender Healthcare Group openly touts puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones as treatment options for […]

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7. State auditor on Cary: ‘Should taxpayers really pay for that?’

WRAL News North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek said Tuesday his team is reviewing more town credit card statements and internal emails from Cary officials as his office’s probe of the town’s financial practices remains open. Boliek met with the Cary Rotary Club on Tuesday to discuss the state’s findings on the town’s financial status. […]

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8. Two NC members of Congress push federal support for foreign language education

Kate Denning/Carolina Public Press Two Triangle-area representatives in the US House, Reps. Deborah Ross and Valerie Foushee, have proposed federal legislation that would reauthorize Title VI of the Higher Education Act, supporting foreign language and international study programs at universities across the country. The bill would make changes nationwide, but it has distinct North Carolina […]

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9. DEQ chief announces resilience grants during coastal visit

Jennifer Allen/Coastal Review Online Preparing for future hazards by strengthening resilience to natural disasters across the state is one of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s top priorities, Secretary Reid Wilson told a few dozen Monday morning at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island. He, along with Albemarle-Pamlico National […]

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