The newly identified green star, WD J1330+6435, is a white dwarf in the Milky Way, located about 280 light-years from Earth in the constellation Draco.
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From Elon Musk being blamed for Starlink’s slowdown in Ukraine to a PHP flaw, here are stories that made headlines this past week.
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Wildlife crossings are planned over the California highway, the site of hundreds of collisions between cars and animals every year.
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Elon Musk believes a merger between Tesla and SpaceX is a good idea, publicly backing an idea that would create a company worth about $3.5 trillion.
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More than 1.4 million people fled in recent years, leaving behind thousands of older adults. Cuba is struggling with what to do with them.
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Newest long-range forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provide insight into what this winter could look like in North Carolina.
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Democrats sought to tie data centers to rising energy costs and the larger issue of affordability; polling data appears to support that choice.
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Fewer people died on North Carolina highways last year than the year before, and the rate of crash injuries, adjusted for miles driven, was an all-time low, according to a new report from the Division of Motor Vehicles.
As voters prepare for Election Day in less than two weeks, some questions might arise: May I bring my smartphone into the booth? What about my gun? Here’s what to know before you go.
The N.C. Department of Transportation spent about $2.5 million earlier this month repairing the pavement and protective sand dune along coastal N.C. 12. Now another nor’easter has undone all that work.
Hoyle was a member of a forward observation party whose mission was to establish a bridgehead across the Saar River in Lorraine, France on Dec. 6, 1944.
RE:PUBLIC reports on a fatality in Shenandoah National Park, where officials delayed public notification for three weeks, raising concerns over transparency.
AssuranceAmerica reports that in most U.S. states, car insurance prices are influenced by credit scores, affecting rates significantly across different regions.
A new chapter: God’s Pit Crew builds two new homes for families in Nebo following Helene devastation
“This is a good showing of what long-term disaster recovery really looks like. It’s not measured in days or weeks but sometimes can take years.”
The 2027 reappraisal schedule was just one of the topics discussed during Monday’s meeting of the McDowell County Board of Commissioners.
Three passengers on a horse-drawn wagon at Lazy 5 Ranch were hospitalized Saturday when the horses panicked and jumped, tossing the riders off, officials at the popular exotic animals attraction east of Mooresville said Saturday.
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Newest long-range forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provide insight into what this winter could look like in North Carolina.
Fewer people died on North Carolina highways last year than the year before, and the rate of crash injuries, adjusted for miles driven, was an all-time low, according to a new report from the Division of Motor Vehicles.
The N.C. Department of Transportation spent about $2.5 million earlier this month repairing the pavement and protective sand dune along coastal N.C. 12. Now another nor’easter has undone all that work.
A commission responsible for one of the Charlotte region’s biggest bodies of water says it now opposes a plan to move more water out of the Catawba River.
The newly identified green star, WD J1330+6435, is a white dwarf in the Milky Way, located about 280 light-years from Earth in the constellation Draco.
From Elon Musk being blamed for Starlink’s slowdown in Ukraine to a PHP flaw, here are stories that made headlines this past week.
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The sheriff's office said the victim reported being assaulted in her sleep.
Law enforcement found marijuana and fentanyl during a traffic stop on Sept. 30.
Sammy Lee Hensley, 36, of Nebo was found to be in possession of one of the bikes after an investigation by Detective Adam Burnette.
Deputies found a semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun and methamphetamine in a vehicle.
The N.C. Department of Transportation spent about $2.5 million earlier this month repairing the pavement and protective sand dune along coastal N.C. 12. Now another nor’easter has undone all that work.
A commission responsible for one of the Charlotte region’s biggest bodies of water says it now opposes a plan to move more water out of the Catawba River.
“Our lines are moving quickly, and we have not experienced any issues. I encourage voters to take advantage of early voting and choose a time that works best for them.”
The Old Fort Board of Aldermen held the regular October meeting on Monday at the Town Hall.

