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NC couple rescued from Grand Canyon flooding
The Arizona National Guard rescued more than 100 people after severe flooding destroyed parts of Havasupai Creek in Arizona, including a North Carolina family. A couple from Raleigh was hiking last week at an Indian reservation in Arizona when torrential rains triggered massive flooding. They had quite an ordeal as they finally made it to safety.
Embattled North Carolina election board facing more litigation
(The Center Square) – Embattled in litigation this summer already, North Carolina’s State Board of Elections is now defending against the state Republican Party and the Republican National Committee. The board is accused of failing to ensure lawful removal from voter rolls those people identified as noncitizens of the United States that registered to vote. One example is potential jurors and clerks of Superior Court communicating information to the state board. ...
'No resentment': Ex-Auditor Wood pans incumbent Holmes, endorses GOP's Boliek in NC auditor race
Beth Wood, the longtime Democratic state auditor who stepped down in December, is throwing her support behind Republican David Boliek in the upcoming auditor’s race. The stance is as much an endorsement of the first-time candidate as it is a rebuke of his opponent, Jessica Holmes, the sitting Democratic state auditor, who was appointed to replace Wood.
PlanITROI, LLC announces new facility in Franklin County, creating 100 jobs
PlanITROI, LLC announced on Monday the opening of a new facility in Franklin County. The New Jersey-based company plans to open a center in Youngsville, bringing 100 new full-time jobs and making a $9 million investment. PlanITROI specializes in end-to-end IT lifecycle management, asset value recovery services, reverse logistics solutions,...
4 people charged in Vance County drug bust
Four people are facing charges after a drug bust in Henderson.The Vance County Sheriff's Office said deputies found a significant amount of heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and five firearms, as well as $30,000 in cash at a home on Avery Lane.Authorities said the home was also occupied by numerous juveniles.ALSO SEE: Over $5,500 worth in goods stolen from multiple stores in GoldsboroMaurice Kearney and Andrea Swain were arrested and charged with traffic cocaine, traffic heroin, traffic marijuana, and felony maintaining both a residence and motor vehicle to keep/sell/store controlled substances.Deputies also arrested and charged Michael Gill and Tiffanie Moore with traffic cocaine traffic heroin, and felony maintaining a motor vehicle to keep/sell/store controlled substances.They are all being held under secured bonds.
Durham Police arrest 18, seize 12 firearms in violent-crime crackdown
The Durham Police Department's Organized Crime Division arrested 18 people and seized 12 firearms last week in conjunction with a larger effort to combat the rising surge in violent crime, DPD said Monday.The operation targeted Braggtown, the Glenbrook Drive neighborhood, and Cornwallis Road. Those arrested were charged in various recent crimes including homicide, traffic-related offenses, drug activity, and other firearm-related crimes. Officers also seized "substantial" quantities of drugs, including fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, oxycodone and MDMA.Police conducted 21 traffic stops and seized $2,135 as part of the operation, which was done in collaboration with the FBI and DEA.The 18 people arrested...
Students, staffers prepare for school to begin this week
After 35 years in the classroom, where he became well-known for his work leading Hillside High's drama department, Wendell Tabb is still embracing the beginning of school in his new role."I'm really, really truly excited. I can just think back to the time I was in the classroom and waiting for those smiling faces and some with anxiety coming to your door. I know they're going through the same things - no different from when I was there. But I do want everyone to have a little patience with everybody and just welcome people in with a smile," said Tabb,...
College football Week 1: NC State's veteran o-line, UNC's QB situation and 2-minute warnings
Much of the excitement surrounding the NC State offense entering the season has been focused on the skill position additions for the Wolfpack. At quarterback, running back and wide receiver, the program added potential stars through the transfer portal and in traditional high school recruiting. Overlooked, perhaps, is NC State's...
Russian criminal’s North Carolina mansion yanked from auction at last minute; previously listed for $10 million
Despite nine registered bidders and dozens of "formal buyer inquiries," the seller decided at the last minute Friday afternoon to withdraw the 17,000-square-foot luxury Raleigh mansion from the auction, officials said.
Cousins Maine Lobster announces closure of downtown Raleigh restaurant, will continue serving from food trucks
The well-known restaurant Cousins Maine Lobster is closing its spot inside Morgan Street Food Hall in downtown Raleigh. The announcement was made Saturday on their Facebook. The restaurant's last day open will be Aug. 31. While the brick-and-mortar location is closing, Cousins Maine Lobster will continue to serve their dishes through its mobile food trucks.
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