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BARONE: The young, violent political left

May 8, 2026 Michael Barone

You have to be awfully smart to believe something this stupid. In a Manhattan Institute survey of Democratic voters, 46% said they believed it was definitely or probably true that “the assassination attempt against Donald […]

The stream: ‘The Drama,’ MUNA, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens, ‘The Other Bennet Sister’

May 8, 2026 The Associated Press

“The Drama,” a rom-com that goes bad starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and the synth-pop group MUNA releasing their fourth studio album, “Dancing on the Wall,” are some of the new television, films, music and […]

Hurricanes win again, move to 1 win away from conference final

May 8, 2026 Cory Lavalette

PHILADELPHIA — The Hurricanes have spent most of the postseason suffocating the opposition. In Thursday’s Game 3, they let their special teams do the work. Jalen Chatfield scored the go-ahead shorthanded goal late in the […]

This week in history: May 7 to May 13

May 7, 2026 The Associated Press

May 7 1915: A German U-boat torpedoed and sank the British liner RMS Lusitania off the southern coast of Ireland, killing 1,198 people, including 128 Americans, out of the nearly 2,000 on board. 1945: Nazi […]

Category 5: Hurricanes look to keep rolling in Game 3 in Philly

May 7, 2026 Cory Lavalette

PHILADELPHIA — The Hurricanes hit the road for the first time in the second round when they play the Flyers on Thursday. Carolina leads the series 2-0 and will look to take full control against […]

Famous birthdays this week: May 7 to May 13

May 7, 2026 The Associated Press

These celebrities have birthdays this week: May 7 Rock musician Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead) is 80. Actor/former boxer Randall “Tex” Cobb is 76. Actor Breckin Meyer is 52. Reggaeton musician J Balvin is 41. Actor-comedian […]

FEMA releases $255.8M more in Helene recovery funds

May 7, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the release of another $255.8 million to support 85 recovery projects across North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene, according to an April 23 agency press […]

MATTHEWS: Happy Mother’s Day, Mom

May 7, 2026 Stacey Matthews

There’s a quote from the 1998 movie “Stepmom” that has stuck with me throughout the years as pretty much the perfect quote about moms. Actress Julia Roberts’ character, Isabel, is talking to Jackie, played by […]

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces resignation effective June 30

May 7, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will be resigning from office on June 30, according to a press release from a city spokesperson. “Serving as Charlotte’s mayor has been the honor of my life,” Lyles […]

Garden estates to industrial settings, spring weddings bloom across NC

May 7, 2026 Elizabeth Lincione

Spring in North Carolina is peak wedding season for a reason — blooming landscapes, mild weather and a range of venues that stretch from pastoral farmland to modern city spaces. For couples planning 2026 ceremonies, […]