NORTH CAROLINA

Feb 16 2025BUSINESS

Amazon Workers in North Carolina Say No to Union

In a recent vote, workers at an Amazon warehouse near Raleigh, North Carolina, chose not to form a union. The final tally was 2, 447 against and 829 in favor. This means only 25. 3% of the workers wanted a union. The Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE) group, which pushed for the union, said Amazon used its power to sway the vote. ...

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Feb 16 2025CRIME

Strange Group in Chapel Hill

In the quiet town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, something unusual caught the eye of a local landlord. His tenants wore long black coats and parked box trucks outside their duplexes. They ran electrical cords from the trucks into the homes and kept a stretcher inside. Neighbors spotted similarly dressed figures wandering at night, holding hands but never speaking. T...

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Flu Season Takes a Tragic Turn: A Young Life Lost

In the heart of flu season, a devastating loss has struck a family in Randolph County. A vibrant 9-year-old girl, Madeline Vernon, passed away due to complications from the flu. Her parents, Mary Edging and Jimmy Vernon, are now grappling with the unimaginable pain of losing their daughter. Madeline was full of life, always ready to play sports and engage with others...

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Jan 19 2025FINANCE

Home Insurance in NC: What's Changing in 2026?

It's official: North Carolina homeowners will see their insurance premiums go up by about 15% by mid-2026. This is all part of a deal the state's Insurance Department made with insurance companies. Commissioner Mike Causey led the charge, standing firm against the industry's initial request for a whopping 42. 2% increase back in January 2024. The final settlement let...

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Jan 14 2025BUSINESS

COVID-19's Hit on Small Businesses: A Deep Dive into North Carolina

As the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the nation, it posed new hurdles for businesses and worker safety. In response, a team of experts from various fields conducted the COVID-19 Worksite Impact Survey. This survey aimed to understand how the pandemic was affecting small and medium businesses in ten North Carolina counties. By gathering this information, the team co...

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

NC's New Governor Kicks Off Term with TV Speech Due to Winter Weather

You might be wondering, what's special about North Carolina's new governor, Josh Stein? Well, he's having a unique start to his term. Instead of the usual outdoor inauguration ceremony in Raleigh, he's giving a televised speech indoors. Why the change? Blame it on the winter weather! Snow, sleet, and freezing rain were expected on Friday and Saturday, so the state in...

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Jan 01 2025CRIME

Life Behind Bars: 15 Death Row Inmates Get a Second Chance

In a surprising move, North Carolina's outgoing governor, Roy Cooper, made a significant change in 15 death row inmates' sentences. Instead of facing execution, these inmates will now spend the rest of their lives in prison without parole. This decision came after Cooper reviewed each case with care, considering factors like race and jury composition. The most notabl...

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Dec 28 2024SPORTS

HBCU Showcase: NCCU vs. NC A&T - Game Day Guide

This Saturday, get ready for a big basketball matchup as North Carolina Central (NCCU) takes on North Carolina A&T in the CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase. The series between these two teams is a close one, with NCCU leading 84-76. NCCU is coming off a tough loss to Longwood, but they had been on a roll before that, winning three out of their last four games. They ...

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Dec 27 2024POLITICS

North Carolina's Political Surprise: A Democrat Governor Emerges

Picture this: in a state that typically votes Republican, a Democrat wins the governor's race by a significant margin. This is the story of North Carolina's recent election. Josh Stein, a former prosecutor, clinched the victory with an impressive 15-point lead over his opponent. But how did a Democrat pull this off in a "red state"? Stein focused on key issues like j...

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

North Carolina Basketball: On the Rebound

North Carolina's basketball team is facing some bumps in the road this season. They've clocked in four losses in their first ten games, which isn't what they hoped for. Losing top players like Armando Bacot and Harrison Ingram has made things tough. But it's not like they've been losing to any old team. These losses have come against teams ranked in the top 20 in the...

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