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State senate district suit dropped, Supreme Court ruling cited
The recent Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act had led two North Carolina black voters to drop a lawsuit over the drawing of State Senate district lines.
Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton, fired after defending FEMA, to lead the agency
President Donald Trump nominated Cameron Hamilton Monday to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a notable comeback for the former Navy SEAL who was fired from his ro...
Hantavirus infected cruise: one NC person was on ship, more on the quarantine
State and federal health officials now report that one person from North Carolina was on board that hantavirus infected cruise ship and was evacuated to a Nebraska quarantine ...
Former Pilot Mountain town manager faces charges
A town official in Surry County has been indicted for improper spending after a state audit.
Triangle Town Center shooter arrested
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Raleigh police have now made an arrest and issued multiple juvenile petitions in the shooting at Triangle Town Center in April. Detectives with the Rale...
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State representative Introduces the Fair Share for Public Schools Act
Democratic North Carolina Representative Allen Buansi says that North Carolina public education is in a crisis. He spoke to reporters Monday about new legislation he has intro...
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Hurricanes sign forward Mark Jankowski to 2-year extension through 2027-28 season
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Mark Jankowski to a two-year extension with an average annual value of $1.85 million through the 2027-28 seaso...
Oil prices rise as the Iran war drags on, but US stocks inch to more records
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices rose as the war with Iran threatens to drag on, but U.S. stocks nevertheless inched to more records. The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil climb...
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Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
A simple no-bake recipe for cheesecake stuffed strawberries - great for parties or a quick dessert. Ingredients 1 lb fresh strawberries 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup pow...
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Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our North Carol...
