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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

North Carolina: The Battleground State Trump Can't Afford to Lose

As the U. S. presidential election campaign nears its end, the focus is sharply on North Carolina. Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris believe this state could significantly influence the election's outcome. Trump, who previously won North Carolina in two consecutive

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Abortion Rights Still a Major Vote Driver, Even Without Ballot Measures

In states where abortion isn't on the ballot, supporters are still using the issue to rally voters. Despite no direct ballot measures, North Carolina, Texas, and Georgia are seeing a surge in activism. Groups like Planned Parenthood are encouraging voters to choose candidates who stand for reproduct

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

South Carolina's Attorney General Brings Relief to Crime Victims in the Lowcountry

In a significant move, South Carolina's Attorney General, Alan Wilson, is all set to unveil substantial grants aimed at aiding crime victims in the Lowcountry. The announcement is scheduled for Thursday morning at 11, with Louise Carson, the executive director of the Children’s Recovery Center, join

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Oct 25 2024ENVIRONMENT

Clean Water Crisis: Private Wells in North Carolina at Risk After Hurricane

Weeks after Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina, many residents still don't have clean water. Over 150, 000 people using municipal water are under boil-water advisories. Shockingly, about 40% of tested private wells are unsafe. This isn't new; 42 million Americans rely on private wells, whic

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Oct 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Bear Trio Crashes Halloween Party

Erin Chester from Asheville, North Carolina, got an unexpected Halloween treat when her doorbell camera caught three black bear cubs devouring her family's Halloween pumpkins and Amazon packages. The young bears, known as bruins, didn't seem too picky about their choice of snacks. They first ripped

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Trump and Harris: A Close Race in the South

Who's leading who? That's a tough call in Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina! A recent Marist poll says Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump are tied in these sunny states. In Arizona and North Carolina, Trump's just ahead by a bit, with a 50-49% and 50-48% lead, respectively. B

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Oct 23 2024LIFESTYLE

Mysterious Rumors: Is Barrio Logan's Las Cuatro Milpas Really Closing After 91 Years?

San Diegans were buzzing on social media after a blog post claimed that Las Cuatro Milpas, an old-fashioned Mexican restaurant in Barrio Logan, was shutting down after 91 years. The rumor even suggested the building was sold to a nearby church. But the restaurant quickly set the record straight on I

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Oct 13 2024SCIENCE

Catch a Glimpse: Comet A3 Visits Earth After 80,000 Years

A comet named A3, which hasn't passed by Earth in 80,000 years, recently made an appearance in the skies of South Carolina. This comet, originating from the distant Oort Cloud, is a rare sight. The Oort Cloud is a vast region filled with icy bodies and debris, believed to be remnants from the format

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Oct 10 2024CRIME

Plane Crash on Catalina Island: Five Lives Lost

A tragic plane crash near Catalina Island's airport claimed the lives of five adults on Tuesday night. The twin-engine Beechcraft 95 went down in rugged terrain about a mile from the airport shortly after taking off. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Avalon Station received a 911 SOS notification fro

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Oct 09 2024CRIME

Tragedy Strikes: Plane Crash Claims 5 Lives on Catalina Island

On Tuesday night, a disturbing news broke out: a small plane had crashed on Catalina Island, taking the lives of all five people on board. The news was confirmed the following day by local authorities. The Avalon Sheriff Station received an emergency notification just after 8 p.m., indicating a coll

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