Week of February 19, 2026

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What law enforcement agency told a N.C. Legislative committee it needed more funding to keep salaries competitive?

Capitol Police State agencies including ALE, SBI, and Highway Patrol N.C. National Guard

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After a Raleigh teen admitted his role in the 2022 Hedingham mass shooting, what sentence did a judge impose?

A 40-year prison term with parole eligibility A 25-year prison term with eligibility for supervised release Life in prison without parole

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Inside Chatham County’s high-stakes growth debate, what is Asteria?

A Disney-branded residential community planned within Chatham Park A new commuter rail line connecting Pittsboro to Raleigh An affordable housing component that allows developers to save millions on property taxes

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Why did Carrboro’s case against Duke Energy end in court this week?

The town dropped the lawsuit after reaching a settlement A judge dismissed the lawsuit Duke Energy settled without admitting wrongdoing

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Where was the Triangle’s confirmed measles case reported, as exposures were tracked across multiple counties?

Johnston County Wake County Orange County

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When does North Carolina’s in-person early voting period for the 2026 primary end?

At noon on March 3 At 5 p.m. on February 21 At 3 p.m. on February 28

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