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This March 19, 2020, file photo, shows an envelope containing a 2020 census letter mailed to a U.S. resident. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) After a decade of planning and a head count that took place against the backdrop of an

Photo courtesy NCDHHS After a decade of Republican leadership in the General Assembly, North Carolina was fiscally prepared for COVID-19. The GOP-controlled legislature revamped the Rainy Day Fund back in 2011, accruing over $1.2 billion since then to enhance the

File photo of a double suite in the Longleaf Hotel in Raleigh. (Photo courtesy of the Longleaf Hotel) RALEIGH — Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can safely enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued last week. The

Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov battles with Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal during Carolina’s 5-2 win Tuesday in Raleigh. (Karl B. DeBlaker / AP Photo) RALEIGH — Jordan Staal scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Hurricanes rallied from

Baylor players celebrate after defeating Gonzaga in the men’s college basketball national championship game Monday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Michael Conroy / AP Photo) INDIANAPOLIS — Fresh-as-can-be Baylor obliterated wobbly-legged Gonzaga’s march to perfection Monday night in an

Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek watches the puck while defenseman Brady Skjei defends against Stars forwards Denis Gurianovvand Justin Dowling during Carolina’s 1-0 Sunday in Raleigh. (Gerry Broome / AP Photo) RALEIGH — Hurricanes forward Jordan Martinook scored the only goal

Dallas forwards Tanner Kero, Denis Gurianov and Jason Robertson celebrate Kero’s goal against the Hurricanes during the Stars’ 3-2 win Saturday in Raleigh. (Gerry Broome / AP Photo) RALEIGH — The Dallas Stars scored the go-ahead goal early in the

U.S. Cyber Command Commander, National Security Agency Director and Central Security Service Chief Gen. Paul Nakasone speaks at a hearing to examine United States Special Operations Command and United States Cyber Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for

Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast watches his game-winning goal go past Blackhawks goaltender Kevin Lankinen with 29 seconds remaining in Carolina’s 4-3 win Thursday in Chicago. (Jeff Haynes / AP Photo) Jesper Fast’s goal with 29 seconds remaining lifted the Carolina

I got the COVID-19 vaccine. What can I safely do? (AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin) I got the COVID-19 vaccine. What can I safely do? You can enjoy small gatherings again, but should continue wearing a mask and social distancing in public.