The buses are rolling, the stadium lights are on, and the excitement is building.
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"I’m happy with the camp we’re having so far," Bryce Young said. "I’m happy with the growth as a unit. But it’s still early. We’ve got a lot more to do.”
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If an increase in McDowell County's sales tax is approved, it could bring in $1.5 million for the county.
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“We are just neighbors who wanted to get together and build something for the community,” Michelle Smith said.
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“At the very least, (Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O’Neill’s) office should be allowed to re-prosecute these cases."
“While Roy Cooper continues to be much more familiar to voters than Michael Whatley, Whatley’s familiarity among voters has increased meaningfully between March and July."
After two incidents involving Lyft drivers this year left a Durham couple dead and a Raleigh woman assaulted, civil rights attorney Ben Crump is suing the rideshare company for what he says is “gross negligence” of their drivers.
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The City of Statesville proclaims Aug. 2-8, 2026, as National Health Center Week, recognizing community health centers and Kinegra Health for vital care.
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Bristol Virginia Public Schools will provide free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students in 2026–2027 through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
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Final waterline tie-in on Carolina Avenue near the DMV will close one lane Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; motorists should expect delays and use caution.
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The inaugural Statesville Heritage Festival at Statesville Event Center featured performances, cultural presentations and community activities celebrating local heritage.
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