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An outspoken UNC-Chapel Hill professor was placed on administrative leave following reports of concern about his alleged advocacy for politically motivated violence.


'Affects all of us': UNC professor responds to being put on leave for alleged affiliation with anti-fascist organization

LOCAL NEWS, WRAL NEWS COVERAGE. YOU CAN GO TO. >> GOOD AFTERNOON. I'M GRACE HOLLAND. TIME NOW IS 2.30, HERE ON WRAL NEWS. PLUS, A UNC CHAPEL HILL PROFESSOR IS ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOLLOWING REPORTS HE MAY BE ADVOCATING FOR POLITICALLY MOTIVATED VIOLENCE. UNIVERSITY SAYS IT IS INVESTIGATING ALLEGATIONS AGAINST DWAYNE DIXON. HE'S A PROFESSOR OF ASIAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME DIXON'S POLITICAL ADVOCACY HAS MADE HEADLINES HE FACED AN ASSAULT CHARGE IN CONNECTION WITH THE FIGHT THAT HAPPENED WHEN THE UNIVERSITY SILENT SAM STATUE WAS PULLED DOWN ON CAMPUS IN 2018. DIXON SAID THOSE CHARGES WERE FALSE BEFORE ENTERING THE COURTROOM AND THE JUDGE DISMISSED THOSE CHARGES 2 MONTHS LATER, UNC SAYS, DEPENDING ON THE NATURE OF DIXON'S ALLEGED ACTIVITY AND INVOLVEMENT IN THIS RECENT INVESTIGATION, HE COULD BE DISCIPLINED. AND THAT INCLUDES THE POSSIBILITY OF BEING FIRED. UNC SAYS THE LENGTH OF HIS LEAVE IS NOT DETERMINED AT THIS POINT AS IT WILL DEPEND ON HOW LONG THE INVESTIGATION TAKES.

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UNC professor placed on leave for alleged advocacy for anti-fascist organization

'You see it in the movies': Man shares harrowing experience of witnessing Southport shooting

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Fight between more than a dozen people on Durham high school's campus didn't involve students, deputies say

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Rain moving out, breezy days with cool mornings in the 50s ahead

Hour by hour rain chances for Tuesday

Selma crash sends driver to hospital after car hits school bus carrying 9 students

Authorities responded to a school bus crash on Tuesday in Selma.

CJF America sends partial payment to worker amid lawsuit and executives evading police

A lawsuit filed by seven former employees against CJF America remains unserved, while the company's president recently missed a court appearance. Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies are continuing to investigate the Durham-based company.

THC-infused treats spook state leaders, with Halloween just around the corner

Wonky TikTok Videos Behind Swing State Democratâs Rise

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More beachfront homes in Buxton collapsed Tuesday into the Atlantic Ocean, adding to the dozen lost to high surf and erosion in recent years.


As hurricanes pass offshore, more Buxton homes collapse into the sea

A house collapsed on Sept. 30, 2025, in the Buxton area. Photo courtesy of Jack Scarborough.

WASHINGTON (AP) â Washington is hours away from another federal government shutdown, with prospects looking bleak for a last-minute compromise in Congress to avoid closures beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.

What will happen if there's a government shutdown at day's end

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(CNN) -- Sales of electric vehicles in the United States are almost certain to tumble when the $7,500 federal tax credit for EV buyers expires on October 1, leaving automakers and car buyers wondering where prices will go.

Goodbye to the $7,500 EV tax credit. What's that mean for EV prices?

A file photo of electric vehicles charging.

A preliminary report on security on the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) finds fewer armed personnel on the trains than a year ago and not enough to assign an armed guard to each of the system's 48 train cars.


Report on Charlotte transit finds city doesn't have enough armed guards for all train cars

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Two LGBTQ-friendly bars in downtown Raleigh, The Wicked Witch and the Nightrider, will close in November, ending eight years as community spaces.

LGBTQ-friendly bars in Raleigh closing in sign of downtown's evolving scene

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Former Rocky Mount fire chief Keith Harris spent three decades leading the department. He's disappointed in the city's handling of the situation and concerned about the effect on emergency services.

Former Rocky Mount fire chief worries how budget cuts will affect emergency response

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A Danville police sergeant testified that Shotsie Buck-Hayes told him he set councilman Lee Vogler on fire because Vogler was having an affair with his wife.

Testimony: Danville councilman set on fire was having affair with suspect's wife

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North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed a pair of bills Tuesday. One bill allows North Carolinians to renew their driver's license online more frequently. Another provides new funding for victims of tropical storm Chantal.

Stein signs bills loosening DMV rules, funding disaster relief and Lenovo Center

North Carolina Braces for More Heavy Rain and a Continued Risk of Flooding

Hurricane Imelda is pulling away from the United States on Tuesday as light rain falls across North Carolina.



Rain slows as Imelda pulls away from US, Highway 12 closed at Outer Banks

Hurricane Imelda path as of 8 a.m. on Sept. 30, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) â Pfizer has agreed to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Medicaid under a deal struck with the Trump administration, President Donald Trump said Tuesday as he promised similar deals with other drugmakers under the threat of tariffs.

Pfizer agrees to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid in a deal with Trump

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Jimmy Fallon is launching a new reality series on NBC called "On Brand," which integrates a marketing agency concept with reality television. 

North Carolina native to compete for $100K on Jimmy Fallon's new NBC show 'On Brand'

Cumberland County native BT Hale is competing in NBC's "On Brand" show.

The young, two-person band Cabin Creature managed to create a hauntingly accurate song that evokes the spirit of Appalachian folk music for a new documentary about havoc from Hurricane Helene.


Music duo channels emotion of Helene's aftermath, honoring North Carolina mountain resilience

Warmer nights and a dry fall are muting North Carolina's iconic foliage, threatening the beauty, timing and tourism tied to leaf season.

Climate change is reshaping North Carolina's fall colors

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NEW YORK (AP) -- About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and other sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled across the U.S. because pieces of wood may be embedded in the batter, with several consumers reporting injuries to date.

58M pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products recalled because wood pieces may be inside

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5 On Your Side reports three major food recalls in September involved high levels of lead.


5 On Your Side: High lead levels found in three major food recalls in September

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Imelda's path went from a projected South Carolina landfall to out-to-sea in a matter of a day. Why?

Ask the Meteorologist: Why Imelda's path went from landfall to seabound

Ask the Meteorologist: Why the track of Imelda changed

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A former employee of Durham-based CJF America, which faces lawsuits and criminal charges over accusations of not paying employees, says he finally received a partial payment.

CJF America sends partial payment to worker amid lawsuit

Suspicious letter sent to Durham police chief with racial slurs and unknown substance

UNC use bye week as a reset, focus now on Clemson

End of federal EV tax break

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UNC coach Bill Belichick discusses preps for Saturday's game against Clemson

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Fall pollen season: A breather so far

Raleigh power outage affects over 1,000 near Village District

Man dies in single-car crash in Raleigh, State Highway Patrol investigates

Major intersection in Rolesville to reopen to traffic soon

Judge finds the Trump administration unconstitutionally targeted noncitizens over Gaza war protests

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Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage

Strong earthquake kills 20 people in a central Philippine region hit by deadly storm just days ago

Israeli troops kill 31 Palestinians in Gaza as Qatar says discussion needed on Trump peace plan

US consumer confidence declines again as Americans fret over prices, job market

Looking to explore historical sites in North Carolina? Discover unforgettable experiences with our guide. Dive in now and start planning your journey today!


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Selma Railroad Days Festival to feature carnival rides, parade

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Weekend best bets: Triangle Oktoberfest, Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival

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NC State Fair teases new rides, attractions

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Marbles Kids Museum shows off new 'Futuropolis' play exhibit, coming in 2026

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Fact-checking claims that Erika Kirk's charity is tied to trafficking

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Fact-checking claims about Tylenol's 2017 social media post and pregnancy guidance

Fact check: Noem says 1.6 million immigrants have 'voluntarily' left the U.S.

Fact-checking Trump's claims about the economy, foreign wars in United Nations speech

Fact-check: Is Charlie Kirk's shooting suspect a registered Republican who donated to Trump?

Republicans prevail in racial gerrymandering lawsuit targeting NC Senate maps

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NC needs stronger reaction to 'profoundly troubled' people, Stein says after Southport shooting

Thousands of state workers might need to find new doctors, NC officials fear

Former NCGOP director to lead 'election integrity' efforts, serve as election board liaison, says NC Auditor

NC officials begin process to help thousands of state workers switch doctors, as Duke negotiations sour

UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts discusses campus safety, tuition and state of the UNC football program

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Clayton man accused of using stolen ID to teach, makes court appearance

Granville Academy closing over mold issues, students relocated

MacKenzie Scott gives $70 million to UNCF to financially strengthen HBCUs, including Shaw and Saint Augustine's

Teacher vacancies down in 2025 compared to last year, data shows

NC lawmakers wanted to make COVID shots easier to get. Why the law they passed did the opposite

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Why Duke QB Darian Mensah was part of the conversation about new NC children's hospital

Durham police charge two in CJF America fraud investigation

Teens attacked mental health facility staff during Sunday's escape in Raleigh, CEO says

NC teacher vacancies and number of teachers are down, new data shows

Minnesota Wild sign Kirill Kaprizov to richest deal in NHL history: $136 million over 8 years

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NC State's Doeren: 'You'll find out who's loyal and who isn't during tough times'

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill carted off field and taken to hospital with dislocated left knee

Winning a road Ryder Cup is only a big accomplishment for the Americans

NC State football community mourns death of coach's daughter after 6-year battle with cancer

The Starting 22: Best players from Week 6 of the North Carolina high school football season

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More Than a Game: An Interview with HighSchoolOT Honors' Male Coach and Athlete of the Year

Rocky Mount Event Center delivers excellence on and off the court

How Felton Grove, in its first year, is a state championship threat in girls golf

Holly Springs promotes Brandon Rhodes to head boys basketball coach

As sea levels rise at an increasing rate, oceanfront homes in the Outer Banks, particularly Buxton, face an increased risk of collapse.

High surf could topple more Outer Banks homes

Cleaning needed! WRAL's 5 On Your Side shows where health inspectors found restaurants in need of a deep kitchen cleaning. 

Restaurant Ratings: Benny Capitale's, Bojangles, Jamaica Jamaica

CJF America President Kristen Picot missed her second straight court date on misdemeanor worthless check charges, with her attorney stating she was hospitalized in Raleigh.

CJF America president misses court for second time in as many weeks, attorney says she's hospitalized

Kristen Picot, president of the Durham-based nonprofit CJF America, is facing four misdemeanor charges for "simple worthless checks."

North Carolina lawmakers have failed to approve the necessary state funding for Medicaid before the Oct. 1 deadline, risking higher medical bills and possible loss of coverage for tens of thousands of people.

Deadline approaching for Medicaid funding with NC lawmakers at a standstill

Gov. Josh Stein calls on NC lawmakers to pass Medicaid bill before Oct. 1 deadline

Gov. Josh Stein spoke Thursday at the Alliance Medical Ministry in Raleigh.

Gov. Josh Stein on proposed Medicaid cuts in North Carolina: There is not enough funding

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5 On Your Side: Alerting customers about unexpected charges from Lasta Fitness app

5OYS: Alerting customers about unexpected charges from Lasta Fitness app 

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CJF America president misses court again, attorney says she's hospitalized

7 teens found after they escaped from Raleigh mental health facility

7 teens found after they escaped from Holly Hill Children's Hospital

Where do criminal investigations into CJF America stand?

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Grace Ueng: What will you remember at 90?

Video gamer Electronic Arts to be bought in largest-ever private equity buyout valued at $55 billion

Tom Snyder: When the algorithm is the censor, free speech is at risk

The Fed's dual mandate: Keep unemployment, inflation low

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YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle lawsuit over Trump's account suspension after Jan. 6 attack

Charlie Javice sentenced to 7 years in prison for fraudulent $175M sale of financial aid startup

Wall Street ticks higher as technology stocks lead the way

Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made films

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FDA authorizes first eyeglass lenses to slow nearsightedness in children in the US

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Scotty McCreery welcomes second child with his wife, Gabi

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Walmart Deals: Heavy Duty 4-Shelf Unit, Mixing Bowls Set, Play-Doh, Nerf Dog Ball, Event coming Oct. 7-12

BJ's Wholesale Club 1-yr membership only $15 (75% off)

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