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Climate change adds 18 mph to hurricane wind speeds, study shows
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Human-caused climate change is intensifying Atlantic hurricanes, with rising ocean temperatures adding an average of 18 mph to wind speeds, according to a new study by Climate Central.
on Thu, 6AM
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855-pound manatee rescued from Tar River in Pitt County
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The manatee, which weighs 855 pounds and measures almost 9 feet, was suffering from cold stress due to water temperatures dropping below 68 degrees and had a watercraft-related injury to its right side.
on Wed, 10PM
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Griffin calls for a recount as Dems claim victory for Riggs in NC Supreme Court race
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North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs, the Democratic incumbent, led Republican Jefferson Griffin by 625 votes out of 5.5 million once all votes were finished being counted late Monday. Griffin has called for a recount.
on Wed, 2PM
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NC House votes to strip power from incoming Democratic governor, AG as part of Helene aid bill
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The state's incoming Democratic governor and attorney general Jeff Jackson would lose key powers if the Republican-backed proposal becomes law.
on Wed, 4AM
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The Osprey's safety issues spiked over five years and caused deaths. Pilots still want to fly it
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After being grounded for months following a crash last November that killed eight U.S. service members in Japan, the V-22 Osprey is back in the air. But there are still questions as to whether it should be.
on Wed, 1AM
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NC Republicans seek to use Helene aid bill to strip power away from incoming Democratic governor, AG
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Incoming Democratic Gov. Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson will lose some key powers, if a Republican-backed proposal goes through.
on Tue, 8PM
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The Republican North Carolina senator is up for reelection in 2026. Can he please a GOP base that has been hostile toward him, while maintaining enough independence to woo moderate voters?
on Sun, 3PM
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Recovery continues for western NC nearly two months after Hurricane Helene
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Nearly two months after Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, the region is still hurting with a long road to recovery. While efforts to rebuild are underway, many local businesses and their employees continue to face significant challenges.
on Sun, 3PM
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Whistleblower sounds alarm about destruction of tribal sites in North Carolina
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Spear points, hammer stones and picks lost to history under layers of leaves, roots and rocks — it was the evidence Scott Ashcraft was looking for.
on Sat, 3AM
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Outer Banks home falls into ocean, sixth collapse in Rodanthe this year
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Another beach home has collapsed in the Outer Banks, marking the sixth house to fall in Rodanthe this year.
on Fri, 10PM
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Advance Auto Parts closing more than 700 stores across the US
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A news release from Advance Auto Parts said the closures include 523 Advance corporate stores, 204 independent locations and four distribution centers.
on Nov 15
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An insurance magnate who was once a big political donor in North Carolina is in federal custody after pleading guilty in connection to what prosecutors call a $2 billion scheme to defraud insurance regulators, policyholders and others through a myriad of companies from which he skimmed funds for...
on Nov 13
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Margins narrowing in NC Supreme Court race as officials finish tallying votes
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A recount remains possible in the NC Supreme Court race. Democratic incumbent Justice Allison Riggs still trails Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin. But as the final provisional and mail-in ballots are being counted, the race has tightened.
on Nov 12
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Authorities are investigating a sign that a hate group hung up at the American Tobacco Campus in Durham on Saturday. Signs from Patriot Front were also posted in various areas around downtown Durham.
on Nov 11
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NC State student charged in multi-day string of shootings around I-40, southwest Raleigh
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The 23-year-old man charged in a string of shootings around southwest Raleigh is a student at North Carolina State University.
on Nov 8
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As assaults on health care workers rise, there's a growing push to find solutions
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A new law in North Carolina requires hospitals to have law enforcement officers and better tracking of assaults on health care workers. A new training program is also being developed to enhance training for nurses and nursing students to better prepare them for dealing with violence in the workplace.
on Nov 8
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Two people, including person of interest, detained in string of shootings in western Raleigh
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More than two dozen police officers detained two people on Thursday in a Raleigh neighborhood as they continue their investigation into a string of shootings around the city.
on Nov 7
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Dozens of monkeys escape from research facility in South Carolina
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Dozens of monkeys have escaped from a research facility in South Carolina, authorities said.
on Nov 7
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Democrats break Republican supermajority in North Carolina General Assembly
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Without veto-proof majorities in both legislative chambers, Republicans will need support from Democrats to override gubernatorial vetoes -- especially now that Democrat Josh Stein is bound for the Governor's Mansion.
on Nov 6
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Americans who are miles from home can vote by mail, but what if you are 250 miles above home?
on Nov 5
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Man caught on video removing, ripping Harris-Walz signs outside Raleigh early voting site
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Raleigh police responded Thursday to Optimist Park where witnesses saw a man shouting at people waiting in line for early voting and tearing up campaign signs.
on Oct 31
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Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tech behemoth OpenAI has touted its artificial intelligence-powered transcription tool Whisper as having near “human level robustness and accuracy.”
on Oct 29
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NICHOLAS KRISTOF: Trump acts erratically. Is this age-related decline?
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Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 -- There are many other reasons to be wary of Donald Trump. His record. His policies. His immorality. His reported admiration for Hitler. We should layer onto that concerns about aging. In that context, his erratic behavior should be disqualifying.
on Oct 29
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The growing and selling of Fraser Fir Christmas trees is a big economic driver for western North Carolina. After Hurricane Helene crushed the region, there's uncertainty around this year's sales, leaving some growers' livelihoods up in the air.
on Oct 25
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WESTERN N.C. STUDENT VOICES: Helene makes climate change and this election personal
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Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 -- We are college students in western N.C. who have had the start of our adult lives thrown into chaos by Hurricane Helene. We are lucky. We did not lose loved ones. We were not injured. But we did see the latest episode of a crisis that will define our whole lives.
on Oct 24
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Robinson revises defamation lawsuit against CNN, removes $50M figure from complaint
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North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson filed a defamation lawsuit against CNN and a Greensboro man earlier in October, seeking $50 million in damages.
on Oct 23
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A group of activists, led by Ivan Raiklin, is calling for North Carolina's election results to be thrown out, claiming that Hurricane Helene's damage has made it impossible to have a secure election.
on Oct 23
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GOP officials can't purge 225,000 voters in NC, Trump-appointed judge rules
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Allowing political party leaders or other private citizens to have people removed from the list of registered voters would move North Carolina "away from a democratic form of government," a judge ruled in shooting down the Republican Party's request.
on Oct 22
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Patients worry as Duke Health, UnitedHealthcare contract set to expire
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Duke University Health System and UnitedHealthcare are in contract negotiations, with the current deal set to expire on Nov. 1, 2024.
on Oct 21
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North Carolina early voting surpasses 1 million mark, campaign stops planned
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The State Board of Elections reported that as of Sunday, the fourth day of in-person early voting for the 2024 general election, more than 1 million voters in North Carolina have cast their ballots, according to preliminary data.
on Oct 21
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NC Supreme Court ruling could shake up multibillion-dollar hospital industry
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A unanimous ruling Friday sets the stage for a trial over whether the state's certificate-of-need system is unconstitutional. Hospitals have lobbied hard against some state lawmakers' attempts to undo the system.
on Oct 20
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Hundreds rescued in western NC by highly-specialized helicopter teams
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When Hurricane Helene brought deadly flooding to western North Carolina, NCHART was among the rescue helicopter teams that responded.
on Oct 19
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North Carolina sets record for first day of early voting
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More than 350,000 North Carolina voters cast a ballot Thursday, the first day of the 2024 general election early voting period.
on Oct 18
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Editorial: In rare Senate appearance, Lt. Gov. Robinson fails to distinguish himself
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Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 -- While western North Carolinians continue working to shovel themselves out of the destruction and devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson continues to dig himself into deeper and deeper holes of hypocrisy and neglect of his constitutional duties.
on Oct 17
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Mark Robinson sues CNN over allegations of racist comments on porn site
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CNN reported on Sept. 19 that North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, using an alias, made racist and sexually explicit comments on a pornographic website called Nude Africa. Robinson has denied the claims. He sued the network on Tuesday.
on Oct 17
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Several FEMA locations have reopened in western North Carolina after being forced to cancel appointments and pause operations over reported threats against workers.
on Oct 17
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NC lawmakers approve millions in Hurricane Helene disaster aid for western counties
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The $273 million disaster relief bill, approved unanimously, is likely the first of several spending plans to rebuild ravaged communities in western North Carolina.
on Oct 11
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Home insurers argue for a 42% average rate hike in North Carolina
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — With many western North Carolina residents still lacking power and running water from Hurricane Helene, a hearing began Monday on the insurance industry's request to raise homeowner premium rates statewide by more than 42% on average.
on Oct 8
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Hurricane Milton's rapid intensification linked to climate change, scientists say
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The storm's rapid intensification highlights how climate change is driving stronger, faster-developing hurricanes, fueled by rising sea surface temperatures.
on Oct 8
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Help Rebuild North Carolina: Join WRAL’s Hurricane Helene recovery telethon tomorrow
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What, where and how to give to support western North Carolina's recovery from Hurricane Helene.
on Oct 4
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Free legal help now available to western NC residents after Helene damage
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Lawsuits over wills, insurance payouts, foreclosures, evictions, bankruptcies, contract disputes, property disputes, child custody disputes and more are expected to follow in the wake of Helene storm damage in western North Carolina.
on Oct 4
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As of Tuesday the state has no idea whether all the planned early voting sites in two dozen storm-affected counties will still be able to be used this year -- or even whether early voting will be able to start on time. Here's what we do know.
on Oct 3
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NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson didn’t vote on state’s emergency declaration, records show
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North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who has called on Gov. Roy Cooper to deploy more resources to help people in western North Carolina, was the only Council of State member to not vote on Cooper's request to declare a state of emergency, records show.
on Oct 2
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North Carolina town that produces quartz needed for tech products is devastated by Helene
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Two North Carolina facilities that manufacture the high-purity quartz used for making semiconductors, solar panels and fiber-optic cables have been shut down by Hurricane Helene with no reopening date in sight.
on Oct 2
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Symbol of hope: American flag raised at Chimney Rock as western NC faces unimaginable challenges
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The State Parks team visited Chimney Rock on Monday to raise the American flag in western North Carolina.
on Oct 2
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Hundreds of thousands of people in western North Carolina are still without power and basic needs for survival. Some areas are underwater, leaving hundreds of roads closed and residents trapped.
on Sep 30
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Western North Carolina emergency shelters open for Helene aftermath
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Emergency shelters have been opened in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, which brought historic flooding to the area.
on Sep 30
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Buncombe County officials confirmed at least one death from Tropical Storm Helene on Saturday. The extreme flooding has left many in western North Carolina stranded with no means of communication.
on Sep 28
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Gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson treated for burns received at appearance, campaign says
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MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson received burns Friday night while attending a truck show as he was campaigning for governor, his campaign said.
on Sep 28
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UNC students can't use digital IDs to vote on Election Day, NC Court of Appeals says
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The State Board of Elections approved the IDs earlier this year after getting UNC to make more than 20,000 students at UNC who could be affected if they don't have another form of ID and cannot get one by Election Day, a little more than a month away.
on Sep 28