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Wake County Launches Year-Round Schooling for Thousands
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Tens of thousands of students in Wake County, North Carolina are preparing to return to school as the year-round school year begins. The year-round system, implemented in 37 elementary and middle schools, divides the year into four quarters, each lasting nine weeks, with three-week breaks in between. The flexible schedule benefits parents…
Avenue M in North Asheville Shuts Doors – End of a Culinary Era
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Avenue M, a restaurant and bar in North Asheville, has announced its closure. The decision to close comes…
Fatal Raleigh Motorcycle Accident on Louisburg Road
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A person has died following a motorcycle crash on Friday night, as per the Raleigh Police Department. The…
Fatal Domestic Violence Incident: Sheriff’s Office Confirms One Death
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A woman, Diane Lofland, has been confirmed dead in Weaverville, North Carolina, in what appears to be a domestic violence incident. Eric Gentle has been arrested and charged with first degree murder in relation to the case, and is currently being held in Buncombe County Detention Facility without bond. The investigation into the situation…
Raleigh’s 2024 4th of July Fireworks: Weather Forecast Update
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The Raleigh 4th of July Fireworks is set to take place at Dix Park for the third year in a row, with…
Biden’s Political Crisis Intensifies Post-Debate Performance
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Following a lackluster debate performance, President Biden is facing criticism from Capitol Hill…
Help Asheville Police Identify Library Assault Suspect
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The Asheville Police Department (APD) are looking for a person of interest in connection to an assault that took place in the West Asheville Library. Three people attending a seminar, called "Strategic Lessons from the Palestinian Resistance," were attacked when one of them started to live stream the event; all three suffered minor…
Top US State for Health Care Costs: North Carolina – Forbes Advisor
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A Forbes Advisor study found that North Carolina is the least affordable state for healthcare in the US.…
Raleigh Community Confronts Spike in Brier Creek Crime
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Brier Creek residents and business owners gathered with Raleigh Police to discuss rising crime trends…
Mills River Welcomes Newly Hired Town Manager
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After a nationwide search, the Mills River Town Council has appointed Matthew McKirahan as the new town manager, with his role commencing from July 29, 2024. McKirahan, currently the organizational performance director for the Village of Pinehurst, has previously worked as an ICMA Fellow for the City of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and for the…