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BREAKING: North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure
North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards has withdrawn from his reelection campaign days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessio...
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency
Dr. Erica Schwartz has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
WEST NILE VIRUS: first case reported in NC this year
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is investigating the state's first case of disease associated with West Nile virus in 2026. The case occurred in a r...
THE CLOSING BELL: US stocks hold near records on hopes of an agreement with Iran
Stocks held close to their records on Wall Street, while oil prices were relatively steady.
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SANFORD: Health care company to create 335 jobs
A leading health care company, will create 335 jobs in Lee County. The company will invest $600 million in a new manufacturing and distribution center in the city of Sanford.
Man arrested at Trump's California golf course faces illegal weapons charges
A California man who was arrested at President Donald Trump's Los Angeles-area golf course was pretending to be part of the security detail preparing for Trump's visit and had...
THREE DEAD: family members involved in Caswell County shooting
Three people are dead after a shooting in the Prospect Hill area of Caswell County Wednesday morning (August 5).
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Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
U.S. President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday. Iran and Oman appear to be inching toward an agreement on the critical...
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Watermelon Salad
This refreshing watermelon salad skips the greens and lets juicy watermelon, creamy cheese, crisp cucumber, and fresh herbs shine. Ingredients Ingredients 6 cups seedless wate...
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A Taste of Summer: Growing Blackberries in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Summer reminds me of one of the premier desserts in North Carolina. When I was a youngster growing up in Nash County, one of the many thrills was diggin...
