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

A government shutdown is still on track to start at 12:01 a.m., but lawmakers in the House passed a short-term spending bill to keep the government open. At 6, we tell you what has to happen next to keep the government open beyond today.

 The House passes a spending bill as a government shutdown looms. What has to happen next to keep the government open beyond today

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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