'Jane Doe' solidarity posts flood social media after Cornell rape lawsuit
The outcry reminds many of the energy at the heights of the #MeToo movement, which exploded a decade ago.
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Georgia man fakes medical emergency to avoid paying Red Lobster bill, police allege
After finishing his meal, the man allegedly called 911 and reported he was having a medical emergency, according to a report in TMZ.
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Deadly shooting under investigation along busy stretch of Woodlawn Road
CMPD officers responded to an assault call early Sunday and found one person dead at the scene.
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Greensboro's long-awaited Piggly Wiggly announces grand opening date
Plans for the store date back to 2019. The owners have told WFMY News 2 the project was held up by permitting, licensing and utility connection issues.
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NC legislative leaders call for special session on high gas, diesel prices
North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, and Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, announced Saturday they’ve agreed to call the legislature into a special session to provide relief from high gas and diesel prices. The leaders did not announce a date for the special session or details on what measures they plan to consider. With […]
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SBI agent injured in shooting involving suspect in Reidsville
A Rockingham County neighborhood was shaken after gunfire involving deputies left an SBI agent injured Saturday morning. The agent is in stable condition.
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NC Republican lawmakers call for special session to address gas and diesel prices
Two Republican leaders posted on X Saturday that they agreed to call the General Assembly back for a special session to provide gas and diesel price relief.
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Greensboro man charged with felony child abuse after infant suffers 20 broken ribs, skull fracture
Kiano Leroi Evans is charged with one count of felony negligent child abuse inflicting serious bodily injury.
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Reports: Zach Bryan wears 'Free Palestine' shirt during Gillette Stadium concert
In September, Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour, reportedly at the influence of billionaire Robert Kraft, owner of the stadium.
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'The lawsuit gave me power': North Carolina woman speaks after jury awards $850K in extramarital affair lawsuit against NASCAR driver
North Carolina is one of only four states that still allow spouses to sue a third party over a broken marriage.
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'The lawsuit gave me power' - Jury awards $850K in NC 'alienation of affection' case against NASCAR driver
North Carolina is one of only four states that still allow spouses to sue a third party over a broken marriage.
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Person hospitalized after shooting on Pichard Street in Greensboro
Police say the assault was an isolated incident; no suspect information has been released.
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NC counties now paying more to help feed hungry people
North Carolina counties are now paying more for a federal program that helps some hungry people eat, as a law shifting more of the cost of the nutrition assistance program to states takes effect. One of the changes in the massive tax cut and social services cut bill Congress passed last year, the One Big […]
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Former Graham Police records clerk arrested in SBI timesheet fraud investigation
Investigators say a former employee claimed hours he did not work, leading to a criminal charge and termination.
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NC SBI investigating after two officers shot in Lenoir County
Investigators are looking into an officer-involved shooting in Pink Hill, just a few hours from the Triad.
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Arthur Pullen named Belmont police chief
Pullen succeeds Police Chief Boyce “Corky” Falls, who is retiring after a 31-year career in law enforcement.
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North Carolina receives first $45M payment from historic Meta settlement
State officials received the initial payout from a landmark multibillion-dollar child safety agreement with Meta, which will also force sweeping age-restrictions and time limits on Instagram and Facebook.
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Lawsuit continues against former Northlake Mall owners in deadly shooting case
The shooting happened on Aug. 13, 2022, and left Armani Spencer, 23, dead.
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North Carolina cannabis council considers public consumption policy for THC products
North Carolina’s Advisory Council on Cannabis faces a December 31st deadline to issue final recommendations for a comprehensive cannabis policy to Gov. Josh Stein. While the legislature would have to agree to enact any changes in existing law, the council gave the public its first glimpse this week of how a public consumption policy might […]
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Christa Pike in 'critical condition' after Tennessee's failed execution attempt, lawyers say
In a news conference on Thursday, the attorneys detailed what happened during Pike's failed execution attempt on Wednesday.
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