Catch up on what’s making news across North Carolina on Sept. 10, 2026. Here’s a quick look at the top stories from The News & Observer today.
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$590M PFAS settlement: Chemours, DuPont and Corteva have agreed to pay North Carolina $590 million to resolve lawsuits over decades of PFAS contamination in the Cape Fear River and nearby water systems. State leaders say the deal is stronger than a previous EPA settlement, though local cleanup and a Chemours expansion still lie ahead.
Wake DA shut out of new prosecutors: North Carolina lawmakers added staff for U.S. attorneys’ offices in the new budget but did not fund any new prosecutors for the Wake County District Attorney’s Office. A state study found the office has 45 prosecutors but needs 70 to effectively handle its caseload.
New international flight from RDU: Volaris, a low-cost Mexican carrier, will begin nonstop service between Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Guadalajara in October 2026. The route adds another international destination and another airline to RDU’s growing lineup.
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Worst-rated Triangle nursing homes: Federal ratings reveal which nursing homes in the Triangle rank lowest for quality of care. The report also offers questions families should ask and things to consider when visiting or researching a long-term care facility.
NC colleges shine in Forbes ranking: Four North Carolina schools cracked the top 100 in Forbes’ new ranking of the country’s best colleges. The list highlights the state’s continued strength in higher education.
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