The approval comes after Republicans in the House of Representatives abandoned their push for steep spending cuts. Members of the Senate will need to vote in favor of the bill before it is sent to the desk of President Joe Biden for final approval.

House approves short-term spending bill to keep the government open, heads to Senate for vote

A federal judge on Saturday blocked two portions of North Carolina's new abortion law from taking effect while a lawsuit continues. Nearly all of the restrictions approved by the legislature this year, including a near-ban after 12 weeks of pregnancy, aren't being specifically challenged and remain intact.

Judge blocks 2 provisions in North Carolina's new abortion law; 12-week near ban remains in place

The 2023 fall fun database lists more than 50 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides, corn mazes and fall fun in Raleigh and around the NC Triangle area.

From pumpkin-picking to hayrides: Your 2023 guide to fall fun in Raleigh NC

Fall fun guide: Your 2023 guide to fall fun in Raleigh NC

ACC Basketball schedule released its conference schedule Tuesday night. League play begins Dec. 2 and ends March 9.

Complete men's basketball schedules for Duke, NC State, UNC

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An Associated Press story suggested North Carolina was slow to react to last year's fungal meningitis outbreak. But state officials say they quickly tracked down those directly affected by tainted medication. 

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State epidemiologist says North Carolina responded quickly to meningitis scare