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North Carolina ACLU sues New Hanover County Clerk of Court over public records
The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina filed suit against New Hanover County Clerk of Courts Jan Kennedy on Wednesday. The ACLU says it took legal action to compel Kennedy to turn over public records. The ACLU is asking for records...
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In About 14,000 Cases a Year, CO Courts Approved Taking People’s Wages Due To Unpaid Medical Bills
by Rae Ellen Bichell Stacey Knoll thought the court summons she received was a scam. She didn’t remember getting any medical bills from Montrose Regional Health, a nonprofit hospital, after a 2020 emergency room visit. So she was shocked when,...
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MusiCares Shares Findings From 2025 Wellness In Music Survey
MusiCares has shared the results from its annual “Wellness In Music Survey.” This year’s findings from the nearly 3,200 responses were unpacked in a new op-ed by MusiCares Executive Director Theresa Wolters. Read the full article here. According...
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North Carolina leaders react to government shutdown
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — At midnight on Wednesday, October 1, the government shut down as lawmakers failed to reach a consensus and missed the deadline for funding the government until November 21. North Carolina leaders weighed in, sharing their...
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North Carolina awaits Gov. Stein's decision on bill that would reshape death penalty laws
North Carolina awaits Gov. Josh Stein's decision on a bill that could restart the death penalty and change execution methods. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A criminal justice bill awaiting Gov. Josh Stein's signature could remove judicial hurdles that have...
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Thousands in Colorado face unexpected medical bills and wage garnishment
DENVER | Stacey Knoll thought the court summons she received was a scam. She didn’t remember getting any medical bills from Montrose Regional Health, a nonprofit hospital, after a 2020 emergency room visit. Sign up for our free newsletter to...
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Which North Carolina small city is among the top 5 best? See study
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Asheville Citizen Times - North Carolina
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A new WalletHub study placed one North Carolina location among the top 10 best small cities in the United States. WalletHub is a personal finance company that provides consumers with tools to improve credit scores, compare credit card offers and...
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Three states adopt laws allowing emergency medics to treat K9s
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K9 Photo by K9s.org The specially trained dogs that assist law enforcement and emergency response teams are sometimes injured in the line of duty. At least a dozen states have passed laws permitting emergency personnel to provide lifesaving care...
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Community mental health gets boost with ‘Let’s Talk’
LAURINBURG — Scotland County mental health providers gathered Saturday for the launch of a new statewide initiative aimed at expanding access to behavioral and mental health services. The grant-funded program, called Let’s Talk, offers free...
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North Carolina families face food insecurity amid federal shutdown impacts
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The federal government shutdown disrupts WIC benefits in North Carolina, pushing vulnerable families to food banks. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The federal government shutdown is already impacting some of the most vulnerable families in North Carolina....
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Officials Identify 3 Victims Killed in North Carolina Waterfront Bar Shooting
SOUTHPORT, NORTH CAROLINA — Officials have released the names of the three people killed in a weekend mass shooting at a popular waterfront bar, as investigators continue to search for a motive behind the attack carried out from a boat. Victims...
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Ukrainian family finds new beginnings in North Carolina, despite an uncertain future
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BREVARD, N.C. (WLOS) — Since 2022, it's estimated that several hundred thousand Ukrainians have fled their war-torn country for the United States using a legal pathway called "Uniting for Ukraine." In late July, President Donald Trump said those...
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How just five minutes a day can boost your health and happiness
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KISU - Idaho
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What if you could spend just five minutes a day to get healthier and happier? Turns out there’s a program for that - it's called Five for Five: Five Minutes to Better Health, and it’s the brainchild of the University of Idaho Extension Program....
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Local News Roundup: House subcommittee on crime after light rail Stabbing; CATS criticized in audit; Medicaid fight in Raleigh
A U.S. House subcommittee was in Charlotte this week for a field hearing. Its goal was to shed light on concerns about crime in Democratic-led cities, such as Charlotte. The hearing also follows the stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska earlier this...
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Alex Campbell: No more tax cuts: Western North Carolinians deserve a budget that prioritizes people
Published 12:00 am Thursday, October 2, 2025 By Alex Campbell NC Newsline It’s been one year since Hurricane Helene first hit western North Carolina on Sept. 27, 2024. With so many recovery needs still yet to be addressed and so little help from...
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Three victims killed in North Carolina waterfront bar mass shooting ID’d
The three patrons who were shot and killed when a madman fired a hail of bullets at a crowded dockside restaurant in North Carolina have been identified. Joy Rogers, 64, of Southport; Solomon Banjo, 36, of Charlottesville, Virginia; and Michael...
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North Carolina lawmakers talk potential impacts of government shutdown on disaster relief
SYDNEY. VICTORIA. THANK YOU. THE U.S. GOVERNMENT IS SHUT DOWN AS OF 1201 THIS MORNING. IT’S OUT OF MONEY BECAUSE CONGRESS CANNOT AGREE ON A FUNDING PLAN. THIS IS THE FIRST GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IN NEARLY SEVEN YEARS. THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE...
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Here are some of the new North Carolina laws going into effect in October
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WFMY News 2 - North Carolina
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From driver's license provisions to stricter ICE laws - here's what you need to know. RALEIGH, N.C. — It's October -- that means multiple new laws are going into effect in North Carolina starting today. Here's what you should know about each of...
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North Carolina by bike: Mountains to Coast 2025 tour begins October 5
Durham, NC – Cycle North Carolina will begin an all-new route for the 2025 “Mountains to Coast” tour of scenic North Carolina. This is the twenty-sixth anniversary of the first Mountains to Coast Ride held back in 1999, running from Murphy to...
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How The Trump Administration’s Pharmaceutical Tariff Plan May Affect You
You've probably seen both praise and criticism of President Donald Trump's new tariffs while scrolling through your feeds. On top of higher grocery bills from inflation, you may have already noticed about a 10% jump in prices on some imported...