Huntersville Police: Woman dies days after being strangled by husband
A Huntersville woman has died days after police say she was strangled by her husband.
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'They said they'd arrest everybody' | Grimsley students say band was kicked out of Friday's game
Students say the Grimsley band was told to leave the game against Varina after playing during the other team's possession. Students say a ref gave them permission
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Got towed? Charlotte considers new rules to crack down on predatory towing
State law limits how much the city can regulate towing fees, meaning they have to involve the General Assembly.
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Greensboro Crime Stoppers seeks information on missing emotional support cat
Officials are searching for a two-year-old emotional support cat who went missing from the United Street area in early Sept.
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Could NC lawmakers suspend the state's gas tax? Here's how much you could save if they do
Right now, drivers are paying 41 cents for every gallon.
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What to Expect When Lawmakers Return to Raleigh to Tackle Gas Prices
Lawmakers hope to put a temporary dent in fuel prices during a Wednesday special session.
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Federal funds for local police enforcement accelerated Trump immigration crackdown
WASHINGTON — This summer, arrests of immigrants in the United States soared to the highest levels since President Donald Trump returned to office. An unprecedented increase in cooperation between local and state law enforcement and federal immigration officers through collaborations known as 287(g) agreements helped drive numbers up. The agreements allow state and local law […]
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Here’s what could happen if NC lawmakers pause the gas tax in a special session
Suspending state gas taxes in North Carolina could lead to delays in roadwork, according to a leading economist. House Speaker Destin Hall, R-Caldwell and Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, announced over the weekend they plan to call lawmakers back to Raleigh for a special session on reducing gas prices. Both chambers will meet on Wednesday, […]
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Greensboro police give update on NC A&T homecoming preparations
NC A&T's homecoming is set for October 31, but there will be events leading up to game day all week long.
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Husband arrested for the murder of his wife in Huntersville
The Huntersville Police have arrested a suspect connected to a homicide near Eastfield Road in Huntersville.
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Gas prices drive NC lawmakers to call for special session
Lawmakers will return to Raleigh this week as GOP leaders weigh temporary gas tax relief amid sharply higher gasoline and diesel prices. The post Gas prices drive NC lawmakers to call for special session appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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Greensboro man charged with trying to kill another man with a machete
A Greensboro man is charged with trying to kill another man with a machete on Sunday.
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Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at 84
Dennis Hastert, who served as House speaker longer than any other Republican but later was sent to prison in a hush-money case, has died at 84 years old.
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Young, McMillan connect for 2 TDs to lead Panthers past Lions 32-26
Bryce Young completed 29 of 41 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns to Tetairoa McMillan, who had 14 catches for a career-high 192 yards, and the Carolina Panthers overcame an injury-filled week to beat the Detroit Lions 32-26.
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Burlington shooting leaves man dead, two juveniles injured
A Burlington man is dead and two juveniles are injured after an overnight shooting, leaving neighbors shaken and calling for more safety in their community.
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Person hospitalized after shooting on East Wendover Avenue in Greensboro
No information about a suspect or what led up to the shooting has been released.
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Amazon to invest $1B into data center communities amid backlash against data center rollouts
Amazon is investing more than $1 billion over the next five years into communities where it operates data centers for education, job training, water preservation projects and other local priorities as it reacts to a growing backlash from politicians and consumers to the tech industry’s rollout of its massive centers.
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Man charged with shooting SBI agent faces multiple felonies in Reidsville, SBI says
According to SBI, a Reidsville man faces charges including attempted murder after allegedly shooting an SBI agent during an arrest in Rockingham County on Saturday.
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Christa Pike's lawyer says she has not regained consciousness since her failed execution
Her prognosis might not be known for days more, one of her lawyers said Sunday.
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"Go Jen Go": 3 words that turned one woman's cancer fight into help for Charlotte families
The foundation was started in honor of Jen Pagani, who saw patients struggling to pay their bills during treatment.
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