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CMS to allow many HS sports, other extracurricular activities to resume

4 years ago  •  Charlotte Region, Education

WSOCTV — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will soon allow in-season high school sports and other extracurricular activities to resume. CMS announced on Wednesday that it is revising participation plans for in-season high …
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Cooper extends curfew as GOP questions COVID-19 vaccine plan

4 years ago  •  Governor, COVID-19

Bryan Anderson, AP — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday extended a trio of executive orders allowing for curbside alcohol sales, a halt to evictions and a requirement for people to …
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Constitution, Green parties no longer recognized by NC

4 years ago  •  Campaigns

AP — Two small political parties in North Carolina are no longer officially recognized because they failed to meet candidate support thresholds in November, the State Board of Elections announced …
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NC’s Richard Burr and Thom Tillis oppose Senate trial for Trump

4 years ago  •  U.S. Senate, Politics and Government

Brian Murphy, News & Observer – The second Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump begins in earnest on Feb. 8.  But North Carolina’s two Republican U.S. senators said …
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NC jobless aid office addressing millions in overpayments

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government

AP — North Carolina has overpaid tens of millions of dollars in jobless benefits since the COVID-19 pandemic to people who don’t actually qualify for them or who have committed …
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Cary will play host to first-ever MLB Draft combine this summer

4 years ago  •  Triangle

David Purtell, Triangle Business Journal – Cary has been selected as the host site for Major League Baseball’s first-ever pre-draft combine this summer. The combine, part of new additions to …
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NC apologizes, promises change after hospitals, counties balk at vaccine distribution

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government

Travis Fain and Joe Fisher, WRAL — North Carolina’s secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services apologized Monday afternoon on a call with hospitals and county health departments …
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Davis Love III to lead U.S. team at Presidents Cup in Charlotte

4 years ago  •  Charlotte Region

Erik Spanberg, Charlotte Business Journal – On Tuesday, the PGA Tour named Davis Love III captain of the American team for the Presidents Cup in 2022. Quail Hollow Club is …
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Duck hunter fatally shot by member of his hunting party, North Carolina officials say

4 years ago  •  ENC

Mark Price, News & Observer – A man who was well-known in the North Carolina hunting community was shot and killed Monday while duck hunting in coastal Hyde County, according …
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Kane’s next big project in North Hills is $1B innovation district with food hall

4 years ago  •  Business, Triangle

Caleb Harshberger, Triangle Business Journal – Kane Realty has announced its latest big project for North Hills – a $1 billion innovation district aimed at capitalizing on the region’s growing …
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