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Mugshot photo of the 18 year old man who allegedly planned an New Year's Eve terrorist attack

FBI arrests NC teen accused of planning New Year’s Eve terrorist attack

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Federal authorities arrested an 18-year-old Mint Hill resident on New Year's Eve, alleging he planned a terrorist attack in support of ISIS.
New Year's in NC

3 things happening in NC: How to greet New Year’s in North Carolina

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The Avett Brothers take their New Year's show to Asheville, Charlotte chefs collaborate for free soup tradition, Carolina Beach runners kickstart 2026 on the coast.
NC teachers are facing rising health care costs

‘I feel robbed’: Veteran NC teachers buckle under medical bills

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As the NC State Health Plan faces a $507 million deficit, veteran NC teachers say shrinking benefits and rising out-of-pocket costs are driving them out of the classroom.
High Point University holiday lights

3 things happening in NC: Drive through High Point’s massive Christmas lights show

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Cardinal & Pine's weekly roundup of NC happenings is a full-on holiday party this week. Drive through High Point's massive Christmas lights show, party for Kwanzaa in the Triangle, and a world-renowned Christmas show comes to Charlotte. 
NC woman's health insurance to increase 1,100%

NC resident faces 1,100% increase in health insurance costs

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For four years, Nancy Weaver has accessed essential healthcare through the Affordable Care Act. Now she faces an uncertain future as Republicans in Congress are set to allow key subsidies to expire, raising her monthly premium by $1,600 a month.