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A NC woman adopted baby raccoons. Then the state euthanized them
A licensed wildlife rehabilitation operator in Asheville found herself at odds with North Carolina wildlife laws after she rescued baby raccoons.
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Republican officials bar another North Carolina reporter from Michael Whatley event
Republican US Senate candidate Michael Whatley has a pattern of denying press entry. Here’s what to know.
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In the woods near Wilmington lies Walker World, a place where the party never ends
The schedule at Walker World? Yoga on the pontoon boat by the river on Tuesdays. Ping pong tournaments Thursdays. Bonfires most nights, and “beer every day with a ‘y’.”
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Fort Bragg soldier among 2 killed in Iran attack
A Fort Bragg lieutenant was among two U.S. Army soldiers killed following an Iranian attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan over the weekend, the Pentagon announced Monday.
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This Wilmington hot dog spot was named among the best in the US
Frontier Food to Go has been a Wilmington favorite for 60 years. Now, it’s earned recognition from USA TODAY for having some of the best hot dogs in the country.
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Riding with the Burnsville Batman, a NC town’s caped crusader
Burnsville resident Samuel David Daniels, 25, patrols the streets of his hometown as Batman, garbed in a black mask and cape.
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WNC Senator who drafted NC appraisal moratorium may be among those to benefit from it
Reporting shows that NC state Sen. Tim Moffitt will benefit from the NC appraisal moratorium he helped draft.
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Trump pardons Western NC man who sold 14,000 illegal emissions devices
Matthew Sidney Geouge, now 39, pleaded guilty in 2021 to conspiracy, violating the Clean Air Act and tax evasion. He was one of six Trump pardons announced on July 3.
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Food takes center stage at first Lumbee Homecoming since recognition
Award-winning chef Pyet DeSpain brought Lumbee food culture to the tribe’s 58th annual Homecoming event with a demonstration.
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How North Carolina sea turtles are faring this summer
As the weather warms and the summer season heats up, people and turtles are crowding N.C. beaches. Here are some tips on how everyone can share the coast.
