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Man Shot by Wake County Sheriff’s Deputy Following Standoff

TL/DR - A man was seriously injured after being shot by a Wake County Sheriff's deputy in North Carolina following a nearly seven-hour standoff. The individual had earlier refused to leave his apartment when a deputy tried to fulfill a court-ordered conviction. The condition of the man is unknown, and the circumstances prompting the deputy to…

North Carolina’s Top-Rated River for Tubing

TL/DR - USA Today has ranked The French Broad River in Asheville, North Carolina, as the tenth best river for tubing in the country. The river is viewed as a great destination for a family-friendly, inexpensive summer pastime, with multiple access points and picturesque views. However, the author, Catherine Lane, personally recommends the Green…

Wake County Schools Boost Nutrition with Free Meals Available

TL/DR - Wake County Schools in North Carolina will offer free breakfast, and in some cases lunch, to thousands of students next school year. The program, funded by the USDA, was introduced due to concerns about food insecurity among students, with current district policy stating that students who cannot afford lunch receive only fruit and…

1st Anniversary: 150 Black Cats Homed by Magic Cat House

TL/DR - House of Black Cat Magic, a local shop in Buncombe County, celebrated its first anniversary after helping hundreds of cats find homes. The shop hosts parties and community events in its Black Cat Lounge, where people can meet cats up for adoption. In its first year of operation, the lounge has helped more than 150 black cats find their…