December 2025 Archives

Trump welcomes Zelenskyy for talks

December 31, 2025 The Associated Press

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said Sunday he believes both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin truly want peace, as he welcomed the “brave” Ukrainian leader for talks at his […]

MATTHEWS: 2025 was undeniably the year of Trump

December 31, 2025 Stacey Matthews

It goes without saying that 2025 was destined to be a wild year, politically speaking, after Donald Trump won his second presidential term in November 2024. The 47th president of the United States came out […]

Budget, vetoes on docket at NCGA

December 31, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — As 2025 wrapped up, North Carolina lawmakers had yet to agree on and pass a budget. Both chambers of the General Assembly gaveled in and out for the scheduled December session without acting […]

HILL: New Year’s resolutions and look-backs

December 31, 2025 Frank Hill

It is that time of year when people look back on the past year with fondness or sadness for the way things worked out for them. They cast an optimistic eye toward the next year […]

Hurricanes rally, beat Rangers on Blake’s OT winner

December 29, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — If the universe is truly seeking balance, Monday’s Hurricanes-Rangers game provided it. Each team scored an early power play goal. Carolina forward Jordan Martinook took the blame for New York’s go-ahead goal in […]

Hurricanes goalie Kochetkov to have surgery, likely out for season

December 29, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes’ injury bug has taken another bite. Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov, who has been in and out of the lineup all season with a lingering lower-body injury, will have surgery and likely miss […]

Carolina Panthers look to take the next step into their future

December 29, 2025 Jesse Deal

Already a year ahead of schedule in their rebuild under coach Dave Canales and quarterback Bryce Young, the Carolina Panthers have been playing with house money as the 2025 regular season enters its final stretch. […]

Wake Forest’s Jake Dickert revives the Demon Deacons in debut season

December 29, 2025 Jesse Deal

For over a decade, Dave Clawson built Wake Forest into one of the steadiest football programs in the Atlantic Coast Conference, crafting a developmental model that produced seven consecutive bowl appearances. Clawson’s approach to making […]

Charlotte Hornets still searching for rhythm amid injuries

December 29, 2025 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Nearly two months into the 2025-26 season, the Charlotte Hornets are still struggling to find consistency as the team navigates a sustained rough stretch marked by injuries and flashes of promise from its […]

Donna Summer posthumously inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

December 29, 2025 Maria Sherman

NEW YORK— There are giants, and then there is Donna Summer. The Queen of Disco and then some, known for such timeless tunes as “Love to Love You Baby,” “I Feel Love,” “Bad Girls,” “Dim […]

Month: December 2025

Trump welcomes Zelenskyy for talks

MATTHEWS: 2025 was undeniably the year of Trump

Budget, vetoes on docket at NCGA

HILL: New Year’s resolutions and look-backs

Hurricanes rally, beat Rangers on Blake’s OT winner

Hurricanes goalie Kochetkov to have surgery, likely out for season

Carolina Panthers look to take the next step into their future

Wake Forest’s Jake Dickert revives the Demon Deacons in debut season

Charlotte Hornets still searching for rhythm amid injuries

Donna Summer posthumously inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

A state audit found LB&B Associates met cost, accuracy and safety targets
ABC Commission vendor hit most targets, missed delivery deadlines

A state audit found LB&B Associates met cost, accuracy and safety targets