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Tim Scott, a potential Trump VP pick, launches a $14 million outreach effort to minority voters
A top ally and potential running mate of ex-President Donald Trump is launching an effort to win over Black and other nonwhite working class voters he argues could be the deciding factor in November’s elections. South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott is the only Black Republican in the Senate. Scott …
Israeli strike kills at least 33 people at a Gaza school the military claims was being used by Hamas
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An Israeli strike early Thursday on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza killed at least 33 people, including 12 women and children, according to local health officials.
Widow of Beau Biden tells jurors in Hunter Biden's gun trial that she threw firearm in a trash can
WILMINGTON, Del. — The widow of Hunter Biden's brother told jurors in his federal gun trial Thursday about the moment she found the revolver in his truck, describing how she put it into a leather pouch, stuffed it into a shopping bag and tossed it in a trash can outside a market near her home.
North Carolina GOP lawmakers agree to add a health exemption to a bill that limits masking
North Carolina Republican lawmakers have reached a compromise on a bill that would have removed protections for people who wear masks in public for health reasons. The new version of the bill includes language that allows people to wear a mask in public to prevent the spread of contagious di…
North Carolina driver's license backlog may soon end, DMV commissioner says
The backlog for North Carolina driver’s license and identification cards could be coming to an end soon. The state's DMV commissioner told lawmakers on Thursday that he anticipates the backlog to be eliminated by the end of June. More than 350,000 physical licenses and identification cards h…
North Carolina woman and her dad complete prison sentences for death of her Irish husband
The wife of an Irish businessman who was beaten to death in 2015 and the woman's father have been released from North Carolina prisons. Molly Martens Corbett and her father, Thomas Martens, served another seven months behind bars after entering pleas to voluntary manslaughter last year. They…
‘Wheel of Fortune’: Vanna White bids an emotional goodbye to Pat Sajak
Ahead of Pat Sajak’s final episode as the host of “Wheel of Fortune,” Vanna White paid an emotional tribute to her co-host of four decades. On Thursday’s episode of the game show, White honored Sajak’s work and their friendship with a video segment that featured clips and photos tracing thei…
North Carolina House speaker says university athletics scheduling bill isn't going further
The most powerful member of the North Carolina House says legislation requiring several University of North Carolina system schools to play each other regularly in football and basketball is done for the year. A House committee on universities approved the measure Tuesday. House Speaker Tim Moore told reporters Thursday the bill won't come to the chamber floor but didn't give a specific reason. The bill would require teams at UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. State to play each other at least once annually. The Wolfpack and Tar Heels would also have to play East Carolina, Appalachian State or Charlotte at least once every year in those sports.
'It's a crime against humanity': Palestinian describes Gaza school bombed in the night
At a school in Deir Al-Balah where displaced Gazans have been sheltering, bombs struck during the night, killing at least 35 and injuring many more, according to the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA). 'Blood is everywhere on the rubble,' said Mahmoud Nijim, who says he ran to the school …
Molly Corbett and her father, Thomas Martens, released from prison. They were convicted of killing Irish businessman Jason Corbett
Molly Corbett and her father, Thomas Martens, were released from prison Thursday after they spent slightly more than six years behind bars for their roles in the 2015 death of Irish businessman Jason Corbett, Molly’s husband.
Dollar Tree putting Family Dollar up for sale after disastrous merger, mass closings
Messy stores, high prices and over-expansion have plagued discount chain Family Dollar, which announced plans to shutter more than 900 stores across the U.S. last year.
Pat Sajak’s final ‘Wheel of Fortune’ airs Friday. What to know about his spin as host
LOS ANGELES — Pat Sajak will wind down his record-breaking spin hosting “Wheel of Fortune” on Friday night. Here’s what to know about the game show icon’s decadeslong tenure on the show. When does Sajak’s final episode air? The “Wheel of Fortune” Season 41 finale, titled “Thanks for the Memories,” airs at 7:30 p.m. ET Friday on ABC (check local listings). Thursday’s penultimate episode will ...
Ask Sam: Worried about Joro spiders? You shouldn't be, experts say
Q: I saw something on the news recently about a giant flying spider that has been spotted in North Carolina. What is it and does it really fly? I can’t think of anything creepier and scarier than a giant flying spider.
NC legislature reaches compromise on controversial public masking bill
The state legislature on Thursday reached an agreement on public masking exemptions, allowing individuals ages 16 and older to wear a medical or surgical grade mask for the purpose of preventing the spread of contagious disease — with the condition of removing it upon request by law enforcement.
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Ask Sam: Worried about Joro spiders? You shouldn't be, experts say
Q: I saw something on the news recently about a giant flying spider that has been spotted in North Carolina. What is it and does it really fly? I can’t think of anything creepier and scarier than a giant flying spider.
NC legislature reaches compromise on controversial public masking bill
The state legislature on Thursday reached an agreement on public masking exemptions, allowing individuals ages 16 and older to wear a medical or surgical grade mask for the purpose of preventing the spread of contagious disease — with the condition of removing it upon request by law enforcement.
Two Things: Taking a minute to remember individuals on a solemn anniversary; A long shot bid to restore access to public records
A solemn Thursday. Take a moment for gratitude.
NC House clears Bermuda Run-focused hiring, elections bill
The N.C. House approved by a 102-2 vote Wednesday legislation that allows the town of Bermuda Run to shift the hiring and firing powers over non-elected officers and town employees to the town manager.
NC legislature reaches compromise on controversial public masking bill
The state legislature on Thursday reached an agreement on public masking exemptions, allowing individuals ages 16 and older to wear a medical or surgical grade mask for the purpose of preventing the spread of contagious disease — with the condition of removing it upon request by law enforcement.
67-year-old NC woman killed when she met man for online marketplace transaction
Police found Kathryn Garton Holmes, 67, suffering from a gunshot wound after responding to a report of a vehicle crash on Denny Road in northern Greensboro.
'Respect' is why this son is retracing his NC father's steps 80 years later on D-Day
The son is in Normandy today, retracing the footsteps of his father 80 years ago during the greatest invasion in the history of war.
NC House clears Bermuda Run-focused hiring, elections bill
The N.C. House approved by a 102-2 vote Wednesday legislation that allows the town of Bermuda Run to shift the hiring and firing powers over non-elected officers and town employees to the town manager.
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Molly Corbett and her father, Thomas Martens, released from prison. They were convicted of killing Irish businessman Jason Corbett
Molly Corbett and her father, Thomas Martens, were released from prison Thursday after they spent slightly more than six years behind bars for their roles in the 2015 death of Irish businessman Jason Corbett, Molly’s husband.
Bill would change how people are appointed to board that oversees public defender offices in North Carolina. Governor would lose pick, as would groups for Black and women lawyers
State Republican legislative leaders are aiming to take over the majority of appointments to another statewide board, this time the Indigent Defense Services Commission.
Winston-Salem police: 'We are doing everything in our power' to find missing teen
No one has apparently heard from a Winston-Salem teenager since he got out of a car at Quarry Park last week, a police official said Wednesday.
Molly Corbett, Thomas Martens scheduled to be released from prison Thursday. They were convicted of killing Irish business man Jason Corbett
Molly Corbett and her father, Thomas Martens, are scheduled to be released from prison Thursday, ending a nearly nine-year saga that started when Irish businessman Jason Corbett, Molly’s husband, was bludgeoned to death in couple’s Davidson County home.
Politics
NC legislature reaches compromise on controversial public masking bill
The state legislature on Thursday reached an agreement on public masking exemptions, allowing individuals ages 16 and older to wear a medical or surgical grade mask for the purpose of preventing the spread of contagious disease — with the condition of removing it upon request by law enforcement.
NC House clears Bermuda Run-focused hiring, elections bill
The N.C. House approved by a 102-2 vote Wednesday legislation that allows the town of Bermuda Run to shift the hiring and firing powers over non-elected officers and town employees to the town manager.
Bill would change how people are appointed to board that oversees public defender offices in North Carolina. Governor would lose pick, as would groups for Black and women lawyers
State Republican legislative leaders are aiming to take over the majority of appointments to another statewide board, this time the Indigent Defense Services Commission.
Senator ends effort to limit access to autopsy reports
A state Senate committee removed Tuesday language from a revamped House bill that could have barred the public and the media from access to autopsy public documents.
