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North Carolina Zoo ranked No. 1 in America, report says
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WBTV) - The North Carolina Zoo recently took the No. 1 ranking in Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Awards. In Newsweek’s report featuring the top 10 zoos in the U.S., Asheboro’s NC Zoo takes the top spot, excelling beyond well-known competitors like the Bronx Zoo and the San Diego Zoo.
Pinehurst couple celebrates 72 years of marriage
Since 1952, Sandra and Donald Beebe have been joined at the hip.The couple are celebrating their 72nd wedding anniversary this August at Quail Haven Village senior living community in Pinehurst.The love birds were high school sweethearts, meeting when Sandra was a junior and Don was a sophomore.Being married since the Truman administration, the Beebes love blossomed with two children, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.When asked about their advice for others hoping to have a long and happy marriage, Sandra said, "It's best to be humble," and Don said, "Listen to your wife."
‘Extremely dangerous’: Manhunt for escaped NC inmate enters new phase on 2nd day.
Canine trackers show Ramone Alston, a convicted murderer, may have moved north after leaving the UNC Hospitals parking lot. The sheriff urges everyone to check their surveillance cameras.
The Latest: Trump held rally in North Carolina; Harris campaign launches $90M ad buy
Donald Trump held a rally and speech in North Carolina on Wednesday that his campaign billed as a significant economic address, though the former president spent much of his time airing grievances against his rivals and veering toward familiar topics like the U.S.-Mexico border. Set in a Democratic city surrounded by staunchly Republican mountain counties, the event carried both national and local implications for the former president. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is launching a $90 million advertising effort over the next three weeks to introduce the Democrat to voters and sharpen the contrast with Trump. The media buy marks her campaign’s largest-yet investment in messaging to voters with just 2 1/2 months until Election Day in November. Follow the AP’s Election 2024 coverage at: https://apnews.com/hub/election-2024. Here’s the Latest:
Brunswick man who never considered becoming a Legionnaire to now lead state chapter
Tom Cerniglia never planned to become a Legionnaire. Though he served in the U.S. Navy and was active in the community, he didn’t think he was eligible for membership. “I never served overseas,” Cerniglia explained. ...
Bridal platform Our Day created to streamline wedding vendors in the South
A new platform called Our Day connects engaged couples with wedding vendors in North Carolina and beyond through a streamlined request-for-service process.Why it matters: Wedding planning can be stressful. Our Day was designed to create a simpler process for couples to find vendors, compare prices and finalize other wedding-planning details.Background: Founder Bryn Khoury launched the platform in Charlotte last year after experiencing the same stress many future brides encounter trying to plan a wedding between work schedules."I created this for the busy working couple. Charlotte seemed like a perfect-sized city with busy working professionals, so it was a bit of...
Strickland named to lead N.C. Coalition Against Human Trafficking
NC Stop Human Trafficking Founder Pam Strickland was elected by the North Carolina Coalition Against Human Trafficking as its new chairperson, citing her extensive experience and activism in the anti-human trafficking movement in the state. “I am honored to be named the new chair of NCCAHT,” Strickland said. “NCCAHT is a coalition that can make a great impact across the state, and I am glad to be able to lead a coalition of like-minded agencies, advocates, and organizations. No one agency can end human trafficking...
North Carolina IAFF President Alleges Free Speech and Association Violations
A North Carolina firefighter has filed suit claiming he is being retaliated against because of his advocacy on behalf of his fellow firefighters as union president. Robert Templeton filed suit against the City of High Point, the former fire chief and the current interim fire chief alleging violations of the federal and state constitutions.
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