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Memorial Day Ceremonies Across the Triangle
Memorial Day Ceremonies Across the Triangle

Memorial Day Ceremonies across the Triangle

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UNC Asheville launches historic fundraising campaign
UNC Asheville launches historic fundraising campaign

Over $72 million already raised….

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Memorial Day Ceremonies Across the Triad Area
Memorial Day Ceremonies Across the Triad Area

This Memorial Day communities across the Triad will host ceremonies to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

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State Auditor Completes Investigation of Buncombe County Sheriff
State Auditor Completes Investigation of Buncombe County Sheriff

The Auditor’s office offers help to other sheriff departments across North Carolina

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State News

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North Carolina House Passes Its Version of the Budget in Bipartisan Vote
North Carolina House Passes Its Version of the Budget in Bipartisan Vote

Conservative groups raise concerns about tax hikes

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N.C. House Introduces Second Helene Recovery Bill
N.C. House Introduces Second Helene Recovery Bill

Today, the North Carolina House introduced the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025- Part II. This legislation provides for over $450 million in additional recovery funding, bringing the total legislative allocation for Helene to over $1.85 billion.

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State Auditor Completes Investigation of Buncombe County Sheriff
State Auditor Completes Investigation of Buncombe County Sheriff

The Auditor’s office offers help to other sheriff departments across North Carolina

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North Carolina House Releases Its Budget Proposal
North Carolina House Releases Its Budget Proposal

Less tax relief than N.C. Senate plan

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Business

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Etihad Airways Announces Direct Flight from Charlotte to Dubai
Etihad Airways Announces Direct Flight from Charlotte to Dubai

Etihad Airways announced a new direct flight from Charlotte to Abu Dhabi, UAE, starting in May 2026. The airline boasts that this flight will provide a link between one of America’s premier financial hubs with the growing economy in Dubai.

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Prolec GE announces a new project in Wayne County, over 330 jobs expected
Prolec GE announces a new project in Wayne County, over 330 jobs expected

Company plans to invest $140 million to expand manufacturing facility

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NCInnovation Announces Research Grants for Seventeen Projects
NCInnovation Announces Research Grants for Seventeen Projects

Projects support innovation across North Carolina

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DoorDash Launches New Drone Delivery Program in Charlotte
DoorDash Launches New Drone Delivery Program in Charlotte

North Carolina continue first in flight legacy

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Opinion

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Honoring the Mecklenburg Declaration’s 250th Anniversary
Honoring the Mecklenburg Declaration’s 250th Anniversary

On May 20th, 1775, in the heart of Mecklenburg County, a group of citizens took a daring stand against British rule. Nearly a full year before the signing of the Declaration Of Independence in Philadelphia, these North Carolinians declared themselves “free and independent people,” dissolving all political ties with the British Crown.

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ANALYSIS: NC House Takes Actions to Crack Down on Illegal Immigration, As Local Police Foil Alleged Kidnapping Plot by Illegal Aliens
ANALYSIS: NC House Takes Actions to Crack Down on Illegal Immigration, As Local Police Foil Alleged Kidnapping Plot by Illegal Aliens

Last week, the North Carolina House considered a number of measures to crack down on illegal immigration, and two bills passed the chamber.

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ANALYSIS: Senate Republican Budget Highlights Multipronged Strategy to Education Policy
ANALYSIS: Senate Republican Budget Highlights Multipronged Strategy to Education Policy

Democrats continue to push system with roots in the 1700s…

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