NC House passes gas tax pause bill
The Relief at the Pump Act temporarily pauses the 41-cent tax rate on gasoline and diesel.
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Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins come with new disclaimer
Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins now come with a new disclaimer after a lawsuit over their seasonal design.
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Stein welcomes NC gas tax relief, says action came too late
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein said on Tuesday that while he was glad the General Assembly would hold a special session today to discuss a possible suspension of the gas tax, which he said should bring some relief to drivers, he wished lawmakers had taken action sooner. The post Stein welcomes NC gas tax relief, says action came too late appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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Domestic violence, divorce reform bill fueled by NC lawmaker's personal experience
NC senator shares domestic violence experience as lawmakers push divorce reform
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Greensboro's new Piggly Wiggly won't open this week after all
The grocery store's soft opening has been moved back to October 21.
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Man already jailed in string of Greensboro robberies now charged with rape at motel, deputies say
Authorities have charged a Greensboro man with rape, kidnapping and robbery after a reported gunpoint robbery at a Greensboro motel in August.
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McDonald’s sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees
McDonald’s is facing a federal lawsuit that alleges its AI-enhanced pricing tool violates antitrust laws because it shares nonpublic data with competing franchisees. The lawsuit was filed on Friday in Illinois.
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‘Election Day gimmick’? As NC lawmakers eye gas tax cut, Stein questions timing
State lawmakers return to Raleigh Wednesday for a special session to address high gas and diesel prices. It’s unusual for legislators to summon themselves back to Raleigh so close to an upcoming election. So it was surprising to many when House Speaker Destin Hall and Senate Leader Phil Berger announced the session on social media […]
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Greensboro police to give update on August shooting at Royal Banquet Hall that left 9 injured
Nine of the people injured were juveniles, including a 17-year-old who spoke with WFMY News 2 about the chaotic night.
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Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance
Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The new Hollywood giant will be known as Skydance. The merger that closed Tuesday brings two of America’s oldest moviemaking studios together.
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Does your neighborhood go all out for Halloween? Reese’s is searching for America’s trick-or-treatiest street
Reese’s is searching for America’s best Halloween street, with 150 finalists competing for a neighborhoodwide celebration and bragging rights.
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Paramount and Warner Bros. have merged. Will streaming get more expensive?
Could Paramount+ and HBO Max become one streaming platform now that their parent companies have merged? Details about the plan are still unclear.
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Paramount and Warner Bros are now one Hollywood giant: Skydance. Here's how we got here
Paramount's $81 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery creates a media giant, bringing two of America’s oldest moviemaking studios together.
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Greensboro lawyer arrested and charged after alleged attempt to bring drugs into detention center, deputies say
Authorities arrested a Greensboro attorney after an investigating a suspicious package containing controlled substances at the county jail.
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Taylor Swift dethrones Ella Langley's record-breaking 'Choosin' Texas' on Billboard Hot 100
After a record-breaking 24 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, Taylor Swift's new single, "Patient Zero," has dethroned Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas."
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Lawsuit claims Starbucks ‘sugar-free’ protein drinks contain up to 21 grams of sugar
Starbucks is facing a class-action lawsuit over claims that eight protein drinks labeled "sugar-free" contain up to 21 grams of sugar.
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Larry Sprinkle reflects on the rise and fall of televangelist Jim Bakker: 'An amazing story'
Larry Sprinkle shares his memories of televangelist Jim Bakker, who passed away at age 86.
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Section of Pennoak Road closed for police investigation in Greensboro
Part of Pennoak Road in Greensboro is closed right now for a police investigation.
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Cornelius Police Chief announces retirement
Cornelius Police Chief David Baucom is retiring after more than three decades in law enforcement.
WCCB Charlotte
Ten-year-veteran of SBI recovering after being shot in the leg
A ten-year veteran of the SBI is recovering after being shot in Rockingham County.
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