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January 4, 2026

Fiery crash in Polk County leaves two dead; Highway Patrol Two people are dead after a truck ran off the road in Polk County, according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol.

WLOS - North Carolina

Owner: Smith Family

WLOS - North Carolina

Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1954
Website	wlos.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Asheville
Owner Country	United States

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January 4, 2026

North Carolina flu-related deaths rise to 39 total this season, health officials say

ABC 11 - North Carolina

Owner: The Walt Disney Company

ABC 11 - North Carolina

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Owned By	The Walt Disney Company (Vanguard Group, BlackRock & State Street Corporation, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1953
Website	abc11.com
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States,
Owner Country	United States

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January 4, 2026

Airlines scramble to add Caribbean flights after airspace restrictions strand tens of thousands of travellers

Barbados Today

Owner: Peter Harris

Barbados Today

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Owned By	Peter Harris through PVH Group Inc.
Year Founded	2010
Website	https://barbadostoday.bb/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Barbados, St. Michael
Owner Country	Barbados

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January 4, 2026

Traveler may have exposed diners to measles at popular NC restaurant, state says

The Virginian-Pilot

Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman

The Virginian-Pilot

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Owned By	Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman through Alden Global Capital & Tribune Publishing
Year Founded	1865
Website	www.pilotonline.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Norfolk
Owner Country	United States

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January 4, 2026

Buc-ee's first North Carolina store expected to open by May 2027

ABC 11 - North Carolina

Owner: The Walt Disney Company

ABC 11 - North Carolina

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Owned By	The Walt Disney Company (Vanguard Group, BlackRock & State Street Corporation, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1953
Website	abc11.com
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States,
Owner Country	United States

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January 4, 2026

A Michelin-recommended culinary tour of North Carolina

The Manual - Oregon

Owner: Ian Bell & Dan Gaul

The Manual - Oregon

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Owned By	Ian Bell & Dan Gaul through Digital Trends Media Group
Year Founded	2012
Website	https://www.themanual.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Oregon, Portland
Owner Country	United States

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January 3, 2026

Small businesses in North Carolina’s Haywood County persevere over a year after Hurricane Helene

Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee

Owner: Walter E Hussman Jr.

Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee

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Owned By	Walter E Hussman Jr. through WEHCO Media, Inc. & Chattanooga Publishing Company (Eliza Hussman Gaines Publisher)
Year Founded	1869
Website	https://www.timesfreepress.com/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	United States, Tennessee, Chattanooga
Owner Country	United States

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January 2, 2026

North Carolina Starts 2026 With Cool Temperatures And Mostly Sunny Skies Across The State

Saluda Standard Sentinel - South Carolina

Owner: Leah Bruner

Saluda Standard Sentinel - South Carolina

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Owned By	Leah Bruner
Year Founded	1900
Website	www.saludastandard-sentinel.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Carolina, Saluda
Owner Country	United States

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Flu cases rise across North Carolina, and families, pharmacies, and daycares are feeling the impact

WFMY News 2 - North Carolina

Owner: TEGNA Inc.

WFMY

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Owned By	TEGNA Inc. (The Vanguard Group & Blackrock, largest shareholders)
Year Founded	1949
Website	wfmynews2.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Greensboro
Owner Country	United States

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January 2, 2026

'It's very worrisome': Health officials urge vaccination amid North Carolina measles case Polk County officials said 15 people are currently in quarantine related to a confirmed measles case linked to an ongoing outbreak in South Carolina.

WTVC - Tennessee

Owner: Smith Family

WTVC - Tennessee

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Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1958
Website	newschannel9.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Tennessee, Chattanooga
Owner Country	United States

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January 3, 2026

Off-duty firefighter and his wife rescue driver trapped in burning car after crash in North Carolina

ABC 11 - North Carolina

Owner: The Walt Disney Company

ABC 11 - North Carolina

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Owned By	The Walt Disney Company (Vanguard Group, BlackRock & State Street Corporation, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1953
Website	abc11.com
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States,
Owner Country	United States

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January 2, 2026

NC couple supports western North Carolina artists with gallery, foundation

WCNC - North Carolina

Owner: TEGNA Inc.

WCNC

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Owned By	TEGNA Inc. (The Vanguard Group & Blackrock, largest shareholders)
Year Founded	1967
Website	wcnc.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Owner Country	United States

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See the photos! UNC basketball travels to SMU for first ACC road tilt

Star News - North Carolina

Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.

Star News - North Carolina

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Owned By	Gannett Co. Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Alta Fundamental Advisers, Apollo Management Holdings & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1867
Website	www.starnewsonline.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Wilmington
Owner Country	United States

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January 2, 2026

Richard Petty Loved to Take NASCAR’s First Lady to This One Quiet Place in North Carolina, Reveals Son Kyle

Essentially Sports

Owner: Full Spectrum Services LLP

EssentiallySports

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Owned By	Full Spectrum Services LLP
Year Founded	2014
Website	https://www.essentiallysports.com/
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, New Delhi
Owner Country	India

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Moving pictures: How 18th-19th century textile labels travelled the world with stories of India

Scroll.in

Owner: Samir Patil

Scroll.in

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Owned By	Samir Patil through Scroll Media Inc.
Year Founded	2014
Website	https://scroll.in/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, New Delhi
Owner Country	India

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January 2, 2026

Rain chances this weekend in North Carolina | A look at when the rain may impact your outdoor plans

WXII 12 - North Carolina

Owner: Hearst Family

WXII 12 - North Carolina

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Owned By	Hearst Family through Hearst Communications
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.wxii12.com
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Winston-Salem
Owner Country	United States

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January 4, 2026

Milder afternoon highs this week

WXII 12 - North Carolina

Owner: Hearst Family

WXII 12 - North Carolina

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Owned By	Hearst Family through Hearst Communications
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.wxii12.com
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Winston-Salem
Owner Country	United States

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January 2, 2026

Only 1 measles case in North Carolina linked to measles outbreak in South Carolina

WBTV - North Carolina

Owner: Gray Television Inc.

WBTV

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Owned By	Gray Television Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1949
Website	https://www.wbtv.com/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Owner Country	United States

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January 4, 2026

Carolina Falls Short In Overtime Against Stanford

University of North Carolina Athletics

January 2, 2026

Pleasant in North Carolina on Friday | Rain chances rising on Saturday in Winston-Salem, Greensboro

WXII 12 - North Carolina

Owner: Hearst Family

WXII 12 - North Carolina

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Owned By	Hearst Family through Hearst Communications
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.wxii12.com
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Winston-Salem
Owner Country	United States

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