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New numbers show graduation, test score improvements
New numbers from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction show a record high graduation rate and improvements in other key academic areas.
Gardner-Webb fires Kris McCullough amid investigation after he coached only one game
Gardner-Webb fired coach Kris McCullough two days after the school announced it was investigating him.
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DEADLOCK: Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial goes home after a fifth day without a verdict
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have gone home without a verdict after a fifth day of deliberations.
THE CLOSING BELL: Wall Street rises as tech stocks climb and oil prices, bond yields hold relatively steady
Stocks rose on Wall Street as gains by big technology companies and relatively steady oil prices and bond yields helped boost the market after a downbeat start to the week.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS: AG files motion against wedding photographer
There's new developments involving a wedding photographer who has failed to deliver for a number of newlywed couples.
Kennedy Center disassembles 'Blue' sculpture from its grounds
The Kennedy Center removed a sculpture known as "Blue," a tall, blue stick figure designed by Joel Shapiro and installed in 2019.
Amazon Prime Video to broadcast games locally for six NHL teams, including Carolina
Amazon's Prime Video will be the exclusive local streaming home of six NHL teams this season as part of a multiyear agreement announced by the league.
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida
Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge in Florida. Woods was arrested in March following a rollover crash near his home on Jupiter Island and was init...
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip
This creamy, sweet and warmly spiced dip tastes just like pumpkin cheesecake, perfect for dipping graham crackers, apple slices, or crunchy cookies for a taste of fall. Ingred...
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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...
