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Kyle Larson’s long day
After making a wild 529.9-mile trip to show up to work on time, Kyle Larson found out that the final 45 feet were the hardest. Larson had a test run for an even higher-profile daily […]
Month: May 2024
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Logano dominates in All-Star win
Joey Logano was able to put his struggles of the 2024 season behind him and deliver a dominating win in the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro. Logano set an all-star record by pitching a […]
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NC Rep. Greg Murphy to undergo surgery for skull tumor
RALEIGH — North Carolina Congressman Dr. Greg Murphy (R-NC-03) issued a statement Tuesday that he will be undergoing surgery to remove a tumor at the base of his skull. “As a physician I have, for […]
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The end of endless shrimp? Red Lobster files for bankruptcy
NEW YORK — Amid continuing losses and less than a week after it announced the closure of 50 restaurants, seafood chain Red Lobster has filed for bankruptcy. In a press release, the firm said the […]
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‘Checkout Charity’ adds up
NEW YORK — The world’s top-selling pizza chain is betting big on the generosity of its customers. And it is not alone. Domino’s recently pledged $174 million over the next 10 years to benefit St. […]
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Busy offseason awaits Hurricanes
RALEIGH — Change, they say, is inevitable. It’s certainly coming for the Carolina Hurricanes this offseason. After the Hurricanes’ shocking exit from the playoffs following a blown two-goal, third-period lead in Game 6 against the […]
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Davis Rodeo Ranch sends bulls to compete alongside world’s best
A few bulls from Archdale, North Carolina found themselves in the land of the longhorn last week. Working Man, Mercy Rule and La Grande, three bucking bulls from the Davis Rodeo Ranch, competed in the […]
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Golf House Pinehurst makes debut
A month before it became the center of the golf world’s attention, Pinehurst became golf’s home. With Pinehurst No. 2 getting finishing touches in advance of hosting next month’s U.S. Open, the USGA opened Golf […]
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McIlroy turns in big round for sizable win in Charlotte
Life is full of iconic duos. Bacon and eggs, peanut butter and jelly, Tom and Jerry and Rory McIlroy and Quail Hollow. For the fourth time in his career, McIlroy came away with the trophy […]
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‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ reigns with $56.5M opening
LOS ANGELES — “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” reigned over the weekend box office with a $56.5 million North American opening, according to studio estimates Sunday, giving a needed surge to an uncertain […]