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Tony Rand dies at age 80
RALEIGH – Former state senator Tony Rand, who served over 10 combined terms in the North Carolina Senate, has died at age 80 from throat cancer. Rand was an attorney and lived in Fayetteville. He […]
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NC company ships ambulances to NY
RALEIGH — An Ashe County company is contributing to New York’s battle against the coronavirus outbreak. American Emergency Vehicles in Jefferson, N.C. is a custom ambulance manufacturer with a national brand and dealer network. AEV, […]
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FBI records in Flynn investigation bring new questions on agency’s role
Newly unsealed documents were made public in the case involving former national security adviser Michael Flynn. A Fox News story says former agent Peter Strzok ordered the investigation of Flynn to remain open even after […]
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House, Senate appropriations leaders will meet on COVID-19 bills
RALEIGH – The two plans passed separately by the N.C. House and Senate will need to be resolved by legislative leadership before sending a final package to Gov. Roy Cooper for approval. Following yesterday’s Senate […]
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House, Senate work on COVID-19 bills
RALEIGH — Differences between House and Senate funding priorities became clearer as North Carolina legislators on Wednesday advanced competing COVID-19 emergency packages. The full Senate approved its coronavirus legislation unanimously after tacking on another $131 […]
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Berger says Senate won’t seek budget veto override
RALEIGH — N.C. Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) announced when the General Assembly returns for the legislative short session the Senate will not reconsider Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the state budget, House Bill 966. […]
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North Carolina public schools to remain closed through end of academic year
RALEIGH – Gov. Roy Cooper this afternoon made official a long-expected announcement that N.C. public schools will remain closed through the end of the 2019-20 academic school year. Cooper first closed public schools on March […]
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Tony Tata tapped to take over Pentagon post
RALEIGH – A retired general who served in two high-profile posts in North Carolina was chosen by President Donald Trump to a high-ranking position within the Pentagon. Tony Tata, who served as Wake County Schools […]
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Gov. Roy Cooper outlines reopening phases, stay-at-home order continues through at least May 8
RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper outlined his plans for a phased reopening of North Carolina on Thursday, which included an extension of the statewide stay-at-home order until at least May 8. “Through our analysis, it’s […]
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House of Raeford is keeping NC consumers supplied with chicken
WILLIAMSTON — A North Carolina company is making sure residents can easily buy chicken during the coronavirus shutdown. House of Raeford, headquartered in Rose Hill, is sending trucks throughout eastern N.C. and S.C. loaded with […]