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Triangle delegates react to Vance VP pick, Robinson speech
ABC11 heard for the first time from local Republican delegates in Milwaukee this week about former President Donald Trump's announcement Monday that J.D. Vance will be his pick for vice president -- and Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's appearance and speech at the Republican National Convention.On Monday, Triangle delegates described the mood in Milwaukee as re-energized."After the incident on Saturday, I think we're even stronger and more solidified toward making sure that we get a victory in November," said Alan Swain, a Raleigh resident and candidate for US Congress.Swain said he believes Trump's tabbing of Vance, a senator from Ohio, as...
Train ridership on the rise in North Carolina
Train ridership is on the rise in North Carolina.The additional routes added to NC by Train rail service have attracted new passengers.Rail service is up 20% for the first half of this year with more than 342,000 thousand customers."Demand for North Carolina's train routes continues to boom as people look for fast, affordable ways to travel our beautiful state," said Gov. Roy Cooper. "Every month this year has set records and made clear that by continuing to invest in passenger rail we can unlock new markets and strengthen communities across our state."Officials said each month this year has been a record-breaking month.Part of the success has been attributed to the addition of a fifth round-trip train frequency between Raleigh and Charlotte in July 2023 as well as recent special event trains providing service to new locations.For example, the Open Express ran from Raleigh to the 2024 U.S. Open in Pinehurst. The trains ran for four days between June 13-16 and took more than 2,500 golf fans to the event.Find out more about NC By Train here.
Lt. Gov. Robinson’s chief of staff invokes ‘some folks need killing’ comment after a body is carried away from Trump assassination attempt
Brian LiVecchi, the chief of staff and general counsel for Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, invoked a controversial comment from his boss following the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.
Weekend Kicks Off with Earthquake Near North Carolina / Virginia Border
The weekend kicked off with an earthquake near the Virginia border in northern North Carolina early Saturday morning. According to USGS, at 5:44 am on Saturday morning, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck from a depth of 5.9 km near Sparta, North Carolina. The epicenter was located in the northwest corner of the state, just west of I-77 and north and west of Winston-Salem.
1 Of The Top Sweatiest Cities Is in North Carolina
Not sure this is a list the Queen City will necessarily be putting in the Chamber of Commerce packet but here we are. 1 of the top sweatiest cities is in North Carolina. America’s sweatiest cities have been named. And this is really no surprise. Weather experts factored in not only the heat, but say it with me, the humidity.
Democrat doubles Robinson’s second-quarter fundraising in North Carolina governor’s race
Democratic candidate Josh Stein raked in double the amount that Republican candidate Mark Robinson hauled in for second-quarter fundraising in the North Carolina gubernatorial race. Stein, the state attorney general, reported hauling in $13.8 million in the second quarter of fundraising for this year, while Robinson, the state lieutenant governor, raised $5.1 million, according to state campaign filings. …
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