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Bills Would Clear Way for Terminal Groins

4 years ago  •  ENC

Kirk Ross, Coastal Review Online – Legislation filed last week in the North Carolina General Assembly could help clear the way for federal assistance with the extension of jetties at …
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Norfolk Southern to Charlotte: You can’t use our tracks for the Red Line

4 years ago  •  Charlotte Region, Infrastructure

Hunter Sáenz, WCNC – Assistant City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba said the Red Line was headed in a positive direction. Norfolk Southern said it hasn’t changed its mind: No sharing tracks. …
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More than $100 million sitting unspent in program meant to help pay rent, utility bills

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government

Nick Ochsner, WBTV – A program designed to quickly pay rent and utility bills for people financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic has struggled to get money out the door. …
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NC congresswoman continues fight for Black maternal health care, introduces ‘Momnibus’ legislation

4 years ago  •  Congress

Tanya Mendis, WCNC – Maternal mortality rates are two to three times higher for Black women compared to their white counterparts. Congresswoman Alma Adams remembered vividly the day her daughter …
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Human trafficking increasing nationwide; AG Stein & Uber launch partnership

4 years ago  •  Crime

Katharine Hussey and Sydney Basden, WCTI 12 – North Carolina Attorney General, Josh Stein, is teaming up with rideshare app Uber and national nonprofit advocacy group, Polaris, to help end …
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Woman’s body found in suitcase near Neuse River in NC, Wake County Sheriff’s Office investigating

4 years ago  •  Crime, Triangle

WNCN – CBS 17 – A woman’s body was found in a suitcase Monday morning off Allen Road, which is east of Raleigh near the Neuse River, Wake County Sheriff …
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R.C. Soles Jr., former North Carolina lawmaker, dead at 86

4 years ago  •  NC General Assembly

AP — Robert Charles “R.C.” Soles Jr., a former North Carolina lawmaker who served in the General Assembly for more than four decades, has died. He was 86. Soles, of …
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Nash County deputy out of hospital is ‘glad to be home’ after being shot 3 times

4 years ago  •  Crime, Triangle

Mackenzie Stasko, WNCN — A Nash County deputy who was shot three times during a traffic stop earlier this week was released from the hospital Saturday afternoon. Dozens of deputies …
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NC education board approves new social studies rules

4 years ago  •  Education, Statewide

AP — The Democratic majority of North Carolina’s Board of Education has voted to adopt new K-12 social studies standards that would have teachers discuss racism, discrimination and the perspectives …
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NC House approves relief bill for state bar owners

4 years ago  •  NC General Assembly, Business

Kristy Kepley-Steward, WLOS – The North Carolina House approved legislation Thursday that extends deferrals for ABC permit renewal fees to benefit bar owners unexpectedly hit with renewal bills last month …
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