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North Carolina A woman walks past thousands of flags placed to honor of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Charlotte in 2015. North Carolina will commemorate the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 this weekend with dozens of events across the state. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
North Carolina 9/11 Changed North Carolina. Here’s How North Carolina is Remembering the 20th Anniversary.

From Wilmington to Banner Elk and Fayetteville, North Carolina will commemorate the day with dozens of events across the state. Find one near you.

Michael McElroy Michael McElroy September 9, 2021 3:52 pm EDT
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Military 19-Year-Old Soldier From North Carolina Found Dead on New Year’s Eve at Fort Bliss

Army officials announced the death of a 19-year-old female soldier from NC who was stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.

Araceli Cruz Araceli Cruz January 4, 2021 1:29 pm EST
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Military Study Shows Veterans Are Overcharged for Mortgage Loans

The study shows that veterans who get approved for a mortgage loan pay more for the loan than the average person.

Araceli Cruz Araceli Cruz November 16, 2020 3:21 pm EST
Military President Donald Trump removes his mask as he stands on the Blue Room Balcony upon returning to the White House after leaving Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Trump announced he tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 2.
Military White House Cherry Picks When to Contact Trace, Putting Vets’ Families in Danger

The Trump administration discreetly warned a veterans group of potential COVID-19 exposure from a White House event five days before the president announced his positive diagnosis to the public. This is the first-known notice given to visitors of the White House where more than 34 staffers have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright October 8, 2020 3:05 pm EDT
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Military Latino Lawmakers Met With Army Officials. Here’s What They Discussed.

Besides expressing "outrage" over the murder of Vanessa Guillén, the leaders pushed for more Latino representation in senior leadership.

Araceli Cruz Araceli Cruz September 4, 2020 12:52 pm EDT

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North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, in Raleigh, N.C. Robinson is facing calls to resign from elected officials and LGBTQ advocacy groups over comments he made in June in which he criticized teachings in K-12 public schools and likened peoples' sexual orientation to “filth.” (AP Photo/Bryan Anderson, file) Commentary The Real Problem With Mark Robinson’s Bigoted Belief Is the NC GOP Believes It Too
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Military Report Says President Trump Called Military Members ‘Losers’ and ‘Suckers’

While the President denies the story, many point to his on-camera attacks to war hero John McCain for being "captured."

Araceli Cruz Araceli Cruz September 4, 2020 11:26 am EDT
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Elections Biden Outranks Trump in Military Service Members Poll

“The bottom line is that in 2020, Trump can’t be claiming to have overwhelming support in the military.”

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers August 31, 2020 12:29 pm EDT