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North Carolina teen feels happy when she thinks about adoption, 'just knowing someone is there'
WXII 12 - North Carolina
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June 6, 2025
A TEEN GIRL LIVING IN FOSTER CARE WANTS YOU TO KNOW SHE IS SWEET, SMART AND NICE. 15 YEAR-OLD KRISTEN SPENT SOME TIME WITH OUR AUDREY BIESK SO YOU COULD GET TO KNOW A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT HER AS SHE WAITS TO GET ADOPTED. HERE’S THIS WEEK’S...
Highest-paying jobs in Greenville, North Carolina that require a graduate degree
The Mountaineer - North Carolina
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Highest-paying jobs in Greenville, North Carolina that require a graduate degree Earning top dollar often requires more education than an undergraduate degree. Of course, doctors, lawyers, and professors all need extra years of focused study in...
Highest-paying jobs in Burlington, North Carolina that require a graduate degree
The Mountaineer - North Carolina
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Highest-paying jobs in Burlington, North Carolina that require a graduate degree Earning top dollar often requires more education than an undergraduate degree. Of course, doctors, lawyers, and professors all need extra years of focused study in...
North Carolina's Rep. Neal Jackson praises Sen. Dole; discusses law enforcement cooperation
South Raleigh News - North Carolina
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June 5, 2025
Rep. Neal Jackson, a public figure active in North Carolina politics, recently shared his thoughts and actions through a series of tweets addressing various state matters. These messages highlight his gratitude towards influential figures,...
Top 10 Airbnb stays in Cary, North Carolina in 2025
TripZilla
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June 6, 2025
Nestled in the heart of the Triangle, Cary, North Carolina is a haven for those seeking peaceful neighborhoods, access to Raleigh-Durham attractions, and abundant green spaces. Whether you’re in town for business, a family getaway, or a solo...
$10B Amazon AI & Cloud Expansion in North Carolina Includes Thousands of Jobs
TechRepublic
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June 6, 2025
Photo of an employee at an Amazon data center. Image: Amazon Amazon is set to invest $10 billion in North Carolina to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure, marking one of the biggest investments in the state’s tech...
Government moves to drop Sheetz race case
Times Leader - Pennsylvania
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June 6, 2025
Federal authorities moved Friday to drop a racial discrimination lawsuit against the Sheetz convenience store chain, part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to halt the use of a key tool for enforcing the country’s...
congressman pat harrigan addresses safety and security concerns on social media
Hickory Sun - North Carolina
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June 6, 2025
Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 10th Congressional District | Wikipedia Pat Harrigan, U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 10th Congressional District | Wikipedia Congressman Pat Harrigan, an outspoken political figure,...
Sheetz racial discrimination case is on the chopping block as Trump rewrites civil rights
WESA - Pennsylvania
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June 6, 2025
Federal authorities moved Friday to drop a racial discrimination lawsuit against the Sheetz convenience store chain, part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump's administration to halt the use of a key tool for enforcing the country's...
Perquimans County ranks 44th in North Carolina for reliance on government transfers for 29.9% of income in 2022
IBX News - North Carolina
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June 6, 2025
In 2022, Perquimans County ranked as the 44th most government transfer-dependent county in North Carolina, with 29.9% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to...
Amazon boosts AI, cloud power with massive $10B investment in North Carolina
Interesting Engineering - New York
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June 6, 2025
Amazon has planned a massive $10 billion investment to expand its data centre operations in North Carolina to boost its AI and cloud computing capabilities. The investment comes amidst the race between companies to build AI infrastructure owing to...
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein criticizes federal budget cuts as hurricane season begins
WXII 12 - North Carolina
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June 5, 2025
A news conference intending to inform people about hurricane preparedness quickly turned into North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein criticizing federal budget cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other agencies designed to help prepare and...
North Carolina Student Suspended For Saying 'Illegal Alien' Awarded $20K
CNSNews
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After more than a year-long legal battle, 16-year-old Christian McGhee finally got his justice. The Central Davidson High School student was suspended for three days back in April 2024 after asking his teacher a clarification question during an...
North Carolina taco restaurant owner plans rebuild after explosion
WLTX 19 - South Carolina
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June 5, 2025
Antonio Rico Diaz of Taqueria El Tio Rico in Lenoir hopes to reopen food truck operations next week after propane tanks destroyed his business. LENOIR, N.C. — Crews in Lenoir, North Carolina, responded after propane tanks exploded Tuesday...
Government moves to drop Sheetz race case after Trump halts use of key civil rights tool
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Trump's executive order is part of his campaign to upend civil rights enforcement through firings and other steps that have consolidated his power over quasi-independent agencies like the EEOC, redirecting them to implement his priorities,...
North Carolina Governor Calls For Cannabis Legalization Plan
Forbes
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North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has formed an advisory committee to develop a plan to legalize ... More cannabis in the state.getty North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein this week called for the legalization of cannabis and issued an executive order...
North Carolina man arrested for exposing himself at public park, police say
WXII 12 - North Carolina
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June 5, 2025
Man arrested for exposing himself at public park in Asheville, police say Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 4:21 PM EDT Jun 5, 2025 THANK YOU. FORSYTH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL VOTE TODAY ON WHETHER TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR...
North Carolina judge revokes bond for house party shooting suspect
Newsday - New York
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NEWTON, N.C. — A North Carolina judge ordered Thursday that a defendant accused in last weekend's shootings at a house party that left one person dead and 11 others injured stay in jail while awaiting trial. The decision came the day after another...
North Carolina on Track to Become 30th Constitutional Carry State
Breitbart
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June 5, 2025
The constitutional carry legislation that passed the North Carolina Senate by a vote of 26 to 18 passed out of a House committee Tuesday. The legislation is SB 50. WECT reported, “Currently, North Carolina gun owners need to be at least 21 years...
North Carolina governor forms council to recommend cannabis regulations
Associated Press
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June 5, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein says a panel he’s tasked with recommending cannabis sale regulations — including potential legalization of adult use of marijuana — should aim to provide a structure in a state where products now...