Want a burrito by drone? DoorDash is launching drone food delivery
Drone deliveries will first roll out in Northern California, the company said.
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Trump to begin sending $500 ACA refund checks to 1 million Americans
The checks come weeks after President Donald Trump announced there would be $500 Obamacare refund checks at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 10.
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Gastonia Ghost Peppers baseball team ceases operations, leaves Atlantic League
Parent company Zawyer Sports & Entertainment announced Wednesday it is shutting down Gastonia's professional baseball franchise to focus on arena-based sports.
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Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in ‘State of the Force’ speech
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is announcing some major changes to the U.S. military in what he calls his “State of the Force” address. They include establishing a new drone command and cutting 20% of the nation’s generals and admirals.
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Lexington man accused of posing as U.S. Marshal arrested
Davidson County Sheriff's Office announces the arrest of a man who allegedly posed as a U.S. Marshal.
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Reidsville police arrest man with out-of-state felony drug charges, police says
According to Reidsville police, officers also executed a search warrant and found a firearm, cash and drug paraphernalia in residence in Reidsville.
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Little Debbie announces 2026 holiday snack lineup with two new items
Little Debbie unveils its festive 2026 lineup, adding two new treats to favorites like Christmas Tree Brownies.
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Little Debbie announces 2026 holiday snack lineup with 2 new items
Little Debbie unveils its festive 2026 lineup, adding two new treats to favorites like Christmas Tree Brownies.
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Hate the middle seat? American Airlines' new app feature lets solo travelers choose preferred seating
For middle-seat haters, this could mean you could secure a window or aisle seat if it becomes available on the flight.
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New data: NC teacher vacancies fell before new pay raise
NC school districts reported 2,009 teacher vacancies this fall, down 6.8% and the fewest in at least six years, in the first count since the budget's 8% raise. Total vacancies rose slightly as bus driver and classified openings grew. The post New data: NC teacher vacancies fell before new pay raise appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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NC House education chair: School funding model is ‘broken’
School finance officers told the Blue Ribbon Commission they shift employees between state, local, and federal budgets to squeeze the most out of NC's position-based funding formula. House K-12 chair David Willis said the model is "broken" and called for a rebuild, an idea Locke has backed since 2024. The post NC House education chair: School funding model is ‘broken’ appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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NC school finance officials call for more flexibility in funding rules
School finance officers told a state commission Monday that North Carolina’s complicated funding rules and delayed state budget decisions make it harder for districts to plan and spend money where they need it most. The comments came during a panel before the Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education. The panel included superintendents and finance officers […]
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SAT scores are climbing again after pandemic-era declines, College Board says
Nearly 2 million students took the SAT in the class of 2026, with the average score rising 16 points to 1,045.
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Christa Gail Pike: Tennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years
Christa Gail Pike is scheduled to be executed Wednesday, Sept. 30, making her the first woman put to death by Tennessee in more than 200 years.
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Schools warned to be on the lookout for 'swatting' calls faking bombs or active shooters
The new federal guidelines offer advice for schools to quickly determine whether a call about an emergency is real or a hoax.
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Texas woman sentenced for hiring hitman to kill ex's family, watching on FaceTime
Prosecutors said Williams wanted the entire family killed and told Davis he could keep any money he found inside the apartment.
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The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete
The U.S. military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq.
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State health officials back mental health first aid training at colleges, universities
By Skye Crawford Key Takeaways: When she was growing up in rural southeastern North Carolina, Alicia Freeman saw people whose mental health and substance use concerns went untreated because her area had very few resources to help them. Freeman, who’s been at UNC Chapel Hill since 2019, said watching her community members struggle is part […] The post State health officials back mental health first aid training at colleges, universities appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
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Another Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools executive announces retirement
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is losing another member of its leadership cabinet.
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CMS board approves committee to begin search for next superintendent
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board initiates search for a new superintendent, emphasizing community input and trust-building after Dr. Crystal Hill's firing.
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