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2+ hour, 48+ min ago   (375+ words) FAYETTEVILLE -- The city's tourism bureau has announced a partnership with the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville that will see Razorback fans "Trailgating" during home football games this fall. Dubbed Fayetteville Trailgating, the new game day experience will involve Razorback fans gathering…...

3+ hour ago   (474+ words) Two Lenoir County women have pleaded guilty to mail fraud in a case the US Attorney’s Office describes as a $187,000 COVID fraud scheme. Each faces up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine when they are sentenced, according to…...

3+ hour, 1+ min ago   (643+ words) A Statesville pastor and his family took center stage at the White House on Aug. 24, as President Donald Trump marked the start of the school year by touting what he called “the largest ever expansion of school choice” in American…...

14+ hour, 17+ min ago   (386+ words) Chapel Hill’s University Place is opening an entertainment district called UP Social. Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 16, 21+ customers will be able to take alcohol beverages to-go and shop among participating stores in the development. Drinks can only be carried within the boundaries…...

4+ hour, 10+ min ago   (414+ words) The City of Winchester and Winchester Public Schools will co-host four town hall meetings to provide residents with information about an upcoming local sales tax referendum that will appear on the ballot during the November general election, including the early…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (46+ words) A call allegedly from your bank, even when Caller ID appears legitimate, may not be a scam, as a Durham woman found out. A call allegedly from your bank, even when Caller ID appears legitimate, may not be a scam,…...

26+ min ago   (131+ words) The Trump administration initiated sanctions against Iran, targeting over 60 entities while allowing others time to cut ties before facing penalties. The Trump administration began rolling out what it calls "economic D-Day" against Iran, threatening sanctions against any country that continues…...

26+ min ago   (402+ words) More than 300 people died of Ebola in eastern Congo in the past week, one of the highest weekly tolls yet, government data showed Monday, as health workers struggle to catch up with an outbreak that is spreading at unprecedented speed....

26+ min ago   (98+ words) One person is seriously injured and another is facing charges after a shooting in Wilkes County, according to the sheriff's office. Around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, deputies responded to a shooting in the 200 block of Link Road in Elkin. When deputies arrived, they…...

12+ hour, 1+ min ago   (740+ words) The final season of a popular, long-running Netflix series features a number of connections to the Wilmington area. Season five of "Outer Banks" hit Netflix on Aug. 20 and is currently listed as the most-watched show on the streaming service, which…...