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Kathy Hanrahan and Scott Mason, WRAL — The founder of the downtown Raleigh restaurant Big Ed’s died Tuesday, according to his daughter. “Big Ed” Watkins, 88, was injured a month …
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Alison Kunitz, Charlotte Observer – Former City Council member Greg Phipps was appointed to fill a vacant at-large seat Monday night, replacing longtime Council member James “Smuggie” Mitchell. Mayor Vi …
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WNCN — Lawmakers in the North Carolina General Assembly have drawn up legislation that would amend the legal marriage age in the state from 14 to 18 if passed. According …
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Hunter Ingram, Wilmington StarNews – Six months after being questioned by the StarNews about the Confederate battle flag on a specialty license plate, the N.C. Department of Motor Vehicles will …
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Aaron Thomas, WRAL – Hundreds of parents spent the day rallying in front of the Governor’s Mansion with one message in mind: reopen the state’s public schools. The protestors spent …
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Preston Lennon, Port City Daily – Former New Hanover County Health Director Philip Tarte signs a beam at the now-finished Department of Health and Human Services headquarters. The reasons for …
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Jennifer Fernandez. News & Record – A state senator from Greensboro has joined other Democrats in pushing back after the lieutenant governor said there is no systemic racism in the …
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North State Journal Staff – On Thursday, Michael Stading, a District Court Judge in Mecklenburg County, announced his candidacy for the N.C. Court of Appeals. Stading, a Republican, was elected …
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CBS 17 WNCN – A former Wake County deputy was arrested after a four-hour standoff at a Wake Forest home on Wednesday night, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies responded to …
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WBTV – Rep. Dan Bishop and Sen. Thom Tillis want to bring an end to so-called “sanctuary cities” in America. On Wednesday, Sen. Tillis (R-NC), Sen. Grassley (R-IA) and Rep. …
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