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Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley win US Senate primaries in North Carolina

Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley clinch US Senate primaries in North Carolina

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This fall's US Senate race in North Carolina between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley could determine which party controls Congress' upper chamber. 
Good News Friday: NC church gives away free prom dresses

Good News Friday: This NC church gives away free prom dresses

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A NC church in Apex makes the biggest school event accessible to everyone with free prom dresses. Plus, a beer that cheers to hurricane recovery.
NC election officials openly supporting Republican candidates

NC election officials used to steer clear of backing candidates. No more.

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In a departure from past practices, NC election officials are openly supporting Republican candidates this year. 
Good News Friday: Signs of life in North Carolina film industry

Good News Friday: Signs of life abound in North Carolina film industry

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North Carolina film leaders are bullish about the state's prospects for movie and TV productions, a decade after state leaders launched a grant program. That, and more positive stories from around NC, in today's Good News Friday. 
Army considers Fort Bragg for massive data center

Army considers Fort Bragg for massive data center project

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The Army has selected Fort Bragg as one of four sites where commercial data center development is being considered. The growth of data centers in NC comes with concerns about power, water consumption, and climate change. 
Asheville CostCo plan is out

Asheville won’t be getting a CostCo after all—at least for now

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Asheville residents have been eagerly awaiting a CostCo, but a proposed plan to build one in the western NC city has been withdrawn.