Gas prices climbed for a second straight day in North Carolina as the world oil markets respond to the US-Israeli attack on Iran over the weekend.
- Danielle Battaglia, Nora O’Neill, Brian Gordon, The Charlotte Observer
Cooper had 92% of the Democratic vote and Whatley had 64.18% of the Republican vote.
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“We were very happy to get it done,” she said.
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The increase primarily stems from $900 million hike in estimated costs to repair Interstate 40.
- RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
The Social Security Administration raised the annual work earnings limit for 2026 from $23.400 to $24,480 for those under full retirement age.
- JOHN DEEM Staff Writer
“The policies in this initial report recognize that and attempt to address foreseeable issues that follow, including unsustainable water consumption, costs to taxpayers and ratepayers."
The North Carolina State Board of Elections will investigate allegations of misconduct by individuals conducting voter registration drives in seven counties, including two in western North Carolina, the board announced Feb. 13.
N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles operational changes involve a sharp reduction in how many days out — from 90 to seven — that an appointment can be scheduled. Trade-off is that appointments are now available for all business hours, rather than just during the morning.
After two winter storms two weeks in a row, a North Carolina lawmaker wants to make sure that the state is better equipped for a multi-storm winter.
Citing "unspeakable acts of violence" committed by federal immigration officers, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday proposed a state law to ban local police across New York from working with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on immigration raids.
When North Carolinians go to cast their ballots in the March primary election, hundreds of thousands of voters will have fewer opportunities to vote on Sunday.
The N.C. Attorney General's office said the text messages warn the recipient they have an unpaid traffic ticket.
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On the day of the shooting, Hall pointed to evidence that Lopez had again fled from officers at a speed of 90 mph or more from a fast food restaurant.
Two 16-year-olds were charged as adults, while a 15-year-old was charged as a juvenile, police said.
The offenses included stealing heavy-duty machinery, taking money while not completing work and not paying vendors.
"We dedicated the book to parents who grew up in a diet-obsessed world, hated their bodies and wanted to raise their kids in a different way," Dr. Joey Skelton said about his new book, "Your Child is Not Their Weight."
Iran fired on commercial ships Wednesday and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of bottling up the oil-rich Persian Gulf as global energy concerns mounted.
Trump and his team made it clear they seek to replace billions in lost revenues by using different laws to establish new tariffs.
President Trump has told reporters that the US has destroyed Iran’s navy, anti-aircraft systems, radars and leadership.
Tehran mourns four slain top commanders as crowds vow revenge and chant “Death to America, Death to Israel” amid ongoing Iran US Israel war
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"And no, you can’t 'clear a warrant' with a Venmo transaction," the release said.
In the search, officers found 203.5 grams of cocaine, two guns (a .38-caliber revolver and a .22-caliber long rifle) and $2,186.
“It's not to bully or get back at people, it's to clear my reputation."
“We took that dismissal, and we intend to re-file,” Walter Holton said.
“Making critical infrastructure investments today will allow western North Carolina to better withstand future disasters and enable communities to recover faster than before."
Westerman Street was completely washed away by Hurricane Helene.
The commissioners will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at the County Administrative offices at 69 N. Main St. in downtown Marion.