The plaintiffs claim the contaminated fuel "could cause damage to their vehicle, including potentially disabling their vehicle on dangerous roadways.".
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The data collected through this process will help the city and its engineers better evaluate the water system and support future planning and improvements.
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NC has added infantile Krabbe disease and GAMT deficiency to the conditions included in newborn screening.
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The city of Marion is currently designing the Baldwin Avenue sidewalk project.
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Instead of opening trading camp with the Hornets this week, Buddy Hield is heading to Bulls with the 21-year-old Rob Dillingham joining Charlotte.
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On the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene, N.C. Baptists on Mission held a dedication ceremony for the new Marion Rebuild Center, a facility that will serve as a hub for the organization’s continuing rebuild work.
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On Sept. 23, the first part of Grier Village, called Copper Ridge, was formally opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the McDowell Chamber of Commerce.Â
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N.C. Rep. Mike Schietzelt, R-Wake, posted on his Facebook page that "the purpose of the WakeMed/Atrium merger was to raise reimbursement rates. That's going to raise your insurance premiums."
ASHEVILLE - Tropical Storm Helene exposed the fragility of the systems Western North Carolina depends on when disaster strikes.
After Clemson football rallied from down 14 points to beat UNC on Saturday, Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick didn’t appear to be in much of a talking mood.Â
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The Carolina Panthers have one of the hottest offenses in the NFL going into Week 2.
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North Carolina peanuts are nearing maturity, but drought, heat stress and disease are limiting pod development, reducing yield potential and complicating harvest.
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King University men’s wrestling announces its 2026-27 schedule, featuring major invitationals, key home duals in Bristol, and a home finale against UNC Pembroke.
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Statesville offers a free car seat check, a Friday After 5 concert with live music downtown, and reminds residents that this is a red recycling week.
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King University women's volleyball fell 3-0 to Lees-McRae at the Student Center Complex, with the Tornado nearly forcing a fourth set in a tight third frame.
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