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The gift of chocolate
Starr Ratto is a natural-born giver. She possesses the unique talent of knowing the exact right gift to give. “She gets me presents I didn’t even know I wanted, and it’s always the right thing,” […]
Month: January 2017
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Lawmakers ask judge to stop Cooper’s Medicaid expansion
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Republican-led U.S. Congress, under pressure from President-elect Donald Trump to move quickly, took its first step toward dismantling the Affordable Care Act this week as both chambers passed a bill instructing […]
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Concussion sidelines UNCs Bradley for Florida State game
North Carolina will be without backup center Tony Bradley for Saturday’s game against No. 9 Florida State because of a concussion suffered during the first half of Wednesday’s win at Wake Forest. Bradley came down […]
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ECU coach Lebo needs surgery, will take leave of absence
The East Carolina basketball team, which has dropped its last four games to fall back to .500 on the season, suffered another loss Friday. This one will likely affect it for the rest of the […]
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Concussion sidelines UNCs Bradley for Florida State game
North Carolina will be without backup center Tony Bradley for Saturday’s game against No. 9 Florida State because of a concussion suffered during the first half of Wednesday’s win at Wake Forest. Bradley came down […]
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ECU coach Lebo needs surgery, will take leave of absence
The East Carolina basketball team, which has dropped its last four games to fall back to .500 on the season, suffered another loss Friday. This one will likely affect it for the rest of the […]
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Samuelson, former lawmaker, receives hospice care at home
CHARLOTTE – Former lawmaker and legendary leader, Ruth Samuelson of Charlotte has reportedly entered hospice care in her battle with stage 4 breast cancer. Her cancer was announced earlier this year and was met with […]
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Cooper attempt to expand Medicaid draws federal lawsuit from state lawmakers
RALEIGH — Republican leaders of the North Carolina General House and Senate issued a joint statement announcing they intend to file a federal complaint Friday to stop Gov. Roy Cooper’s attempt to expand Medicaid via […]
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NC Senate names Rules, Judiciary, Commerce, Agriculture committees
RALEIGH Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) on Thursday announced the a partial list of appointments for Senate standing committees for the 2017-2018 legislative session.”Through these Senate committees, capable and experienced legislators of both parties […]
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Jones votes against two bills that add reporting requirements to regulatory agencies
WASHINGTON, D.C. On Thursday, N.C.’s Congressman Walter Jones was the only Republican to vote against two bills aimed at putting new reporting requirements on regulatory agencies. “These bills were designed to make it more […]