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Bitcoin at gunpoint: Florida man convicted for role in stealing hundreds of millions in crypto through home invasions
A Florida man has been convicted of scheming to steal cryptocurrencies—but not in the way you might first expect. Remy St Felix, a 24-year-old from West Palm Beach, was found guilty by a federal jury in North Carolina for his role in overseeing a gang that broke into U.S. homes, violently kidnapped citizens, and stole their crypto.
Rip Currents Plague North Carolina Beaches, Over 160 Rescued
Over the past week, more than 160 swimmers were rescued from rip currents along North Carolina’s beaches. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington reported that from June 18-22, a total of 164 rescues occurred in New Hanover County, with 95 of these taking place at Carolina Beach alone.
Intense heat is destroying crops across North Carolina. Here's how it could impact you
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As temperatures continue to rise in the Carolinas, more than just the heat is making farmers sweat. High temperatures and dry conditions are taking a huge toll on farmers and everyone's wallet. North Carolina's seen several days with temperatures in the 90s and little to no...
Don’t turn back the clock on Raise the Age
Kudos to Governor Roy Cooper for vetoing House Bill 834, a bill that significantly erodes North Carolina’s “Raise the Age” law, which was enacted in 2017 with overwhelming bipartisan support after years of research, study, and deliberation. That legislation, which went into effect in December 2019, put North Carolina in league with the 46 other states […] The post Don’t turn back the clock on Raise the Age appeared first on NC Newsline.
WNC high school football 2024: Private school bold predictions, top players and games
The opening games of the 2024 North Carolina high school football season will be here in two months. The three private schools in the Western North Carolina area that play football are Asheville Christian Academy, Asheville School and Christ School. The Blues won their second straight NCISAA Division II state championship last season while the Lions and Greenies failed to finish above .500. ...
Trillium preparing for new management plan
Starting July 1 the organization responsible for managing mental health care for Medicaid and uninsured patients across half of the state will take on the physical health care of people with several mental health needs. Trillium Health Resources Regional Vice President Dave Peterson reviewed the organization’s work for the 2022-23 fiscal year and its efforts to implement the state’s tailored plan for mental and physical health at a recent Pitt County Board of Commissioners meeting. ...
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