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New Hanover sees major decline in flu cases while COVID runs rampant

4 years ago  •  Uncategorized

Krys Merryman, Wilmington StarNews – Flu cases have been significantly lower this winter in New Hanover compared to previous years. Normally, the flu season is in full force by now …
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NC Sen. Thom Tillis will not attend Biden’s inauguration due to recent foot surgery

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government

Meilin Tompkins, News 2 WFMY – North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) said Monday he will not attend Joe Biden’s inauguration due to his recent foot surgery.

Governor’s Mansion to be lit up Tuesday for lives lost due to COVID-19

4 years ago  •  Uncategorized

Governor Roy Cooper announced Monday the North Carolina Executive Mansion will be illuminated on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in remembrance of the lives lost in the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘Stay away from downtown’: Raleigh’s mayor issues warning ahead of potential inauguration protest

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government

Michael Hyland, CBS17 WNCN – Raleigh’s mayor is not only having city employees work from home on Wednesday – she is urging citizens to stay away from downtown on Inauguration …
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At anti-abortion rally, NC Lt. Gov. Robinson says his faith will influence his policy

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government

Aaron Sánchez-Guerra, Raleigh News & Observer – Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, born the ninth of 10 children, said he grew up poor and witnessed alcoholism in his family. During an …
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Court update: Devon Scott indicted on sex offense charge

4 years ago  •  Uncategorized

Jonathan Haynes, Wilmington StarNews – Devon Scott, a former Wilmington mayoral candidate, has been indicted by a grand jury for the charge of second-degree sex offense.

Despite opposition, Charlotte moves ahead with massive transit plan

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government

Alison Kuznitz, Charlotte Observer – Charlotte leaders face a bumpy road as they seek support for a “transformational” transit and mobility plan, partially paid for with a one-cent sales tax …
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Bar owners, forced to close, see liquor licenses cancelled by state ABC

4 years ago  •  Uncategorized

Travis Fain, WRAL — Bar owners around the state were surprised to find their liquor licenses canceled this month, thinking extensions passed by the General Assembly last year gave them …
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Tarboro mayor asks attorney general to investigate Suddenlink Communications

4 years ago  •  Business, ENC

Indira Eskeiva, WRAL — Tarboro joins Rocky Mount, New Bern and Washington in voicing complaints against Internet and cable provider Suddenlink Communications. Mayor Joe Pitt sent a formal letter to …
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NC partners with Charlotte organizations to distribute 1M vaccinations by July 4

4 years ago  •  Uncategorized

WSOC – Novant Health and other state providers have started vaccinating people aged 65 and older. Novant announced six mass-vaccination sites across North Carolina and the goal of delivering close …
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