12 h. ago Court approves settlement after North Carolina student suspended for 'illegal aliens' comment

North Carolina student's settlement with school district was approved by a federal court this week after he was suspended for "illegal aliens" comment.

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25 h. ago Wolfspeed files for bankruptcy in effort to turn around NC chipmaker

The 38-year-old Durham, North Carolina, semiconductor supplier Wolfspeed filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, officially starting a reorganization the company says will allow it to shed billions in debt.

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35 h. ago Volunteers help rebuild North Carolina homes 10 months after Hurricane Helene

Beacon Village, a neighborhood in Swannanoa, North Carolina, is seeing progress with some neighbors finally able to move into their homes.

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40 h. ago The disabled teen stuck in a hospital for six years finally gets her own home

When a disabled young woman moved out of a hospital to her own apartment, the Trump administration celebrated — even though it's ending the federal program that made it possible.

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45 h. ago Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks 50

The three Republicans opposing the bill were Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Susan Collins of Maine and Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky. The post Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie appeared first on Boston.com.

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52 h. ago With Tillis Out, North Carolina’s Senate Race Will Draw Parties’ Firepower

A popular former Democratic governor, Roy Cooper, is expected to announce a bid this summer. The Republicans are banking on an endorsement by President Trump to clear their field.

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60 h. ago Officer shot and killed by inmate during medical visit: Sheriff

Two detention officers were escorting the suspect -- a heightened protocol after the inmate had previously attempted a failed escape from jail, authorities said.

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63 h. ago Why a GOP senator says the budget bill breaks Trump's promise

The massive budget bill that Senate Republicans are debating pays for some of its tax cuts by slashing hundreds of billions of dollars in Medicaid spending. The latest report from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimates nearly 12 million people will lose health insurance if the Senate version of the bill becomes law. Trump insists the cuts come from eliminating waste, fraud and abuse. Democrats have said they break Trump's promise not to touch Medicaid — and over the weekend, Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina agreed. "What do I tell 663,000 people in two years or three years when President Trump breaks his promise by pushing them off of Medicaid because the funding's not there anymore?" We asked Sarah Jane Tribble, the chief rural correspondent for KFF Health News, what the cuts will mean for rural residents of states like North Carolina — and the hospitals that serve them.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple ...

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3 d. ago SCOOP: House Republican eyes bid for Thom Tillis Senate seat after Trump attack

North Carolina GOP Rep. Pat Harrigan is eyeing a bid for Sen. Thom Tillis' North Carolina Senate seat after the GOP lawmaker announced he would not run for re-election.

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3 d. ago Chief Justice John Roberts Warns Politicians on 'Both Sides' Against Violent Rhetoric Targeting Judges

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is speaking out about the dangers of violent political rhetoric against judges, his comments coming during a meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina. The post Chief Justice John Roberts Warns Politicians on ‘Both Sides’ Against Violent Rhetoric Targeting Judges appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Trump threatens to support a primary challenger against GOP senator for opposing 'big, beautiful bill'

President Donald Trump said he is considering a GOP candidate to face North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in the primary election after he opposed the president's "big, beautiful bill."

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4 d. ago Key GOP senator defects on crucial vote, imperiling Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' in narrow majority

Senate Republican Thom Tillis refuses to support Trump's healthcare bill vote, expressing concerns about Medicaid provider tax rate changes that would harm North Carolina

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5 d. ago Firefighter dies after vacation excursion with family at summer hot spot

Community mourns North Carolina firefighter Jaywon Lyons, who died during a family vacation in Turks and Caicos, remembered as an optimistic person who served multiple fire departments.

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6 d. ago FEDS: Migrant Identity Theft Investigation Leads to ICE Workplace Raid in North Carolina

An identity theft investigation led to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) workplace raid at a fire equipment factory in North Carolina on Wednesday. The operation led to the arrest of at least 30 people, according to a local news report. The post FEDS: Migrant Identity Theft Investigation Leads to ICE Workplace Raid in North Carolina appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 d. ago American Airlines plane hit with 'unexpected turbulence,' 5 hospitalized

Three flight attendants and two passengers were inured aboard an American Airlines flight from Miami to North Carolina on Sunday after the airline said it hit "unexpected turbulence."

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1 week ago Pilot who died in N.C. plane crash tried to avoid a turtle on airport runway

The pilot of a small plane that crashed near an airport tried to avoid hitting a turtle on the runway, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report. The pilot and a passenger were killed.

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1 week ago North Carolina's Democrat Governor Josh Stein Vetoes Constitutional Carry

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) vetoed legislation Friday that would have made the Tar Heel State the 30th constitutional carry state in the Union. The post North Carolina’s Democrat Governor Josh Stein Vetoes Constitutional Carry appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago North Carolina woman sues former employer over Chucky doll prank she claims gave her PTSD

A lawsuit alleges a bank violated the Americans with Disabilities Act after a manager placed a Chucky doll on an employee's chair despite knowing her fear, leading to a PTSD diagnosis.

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1 week ago Pilot Tried To Avoid Turtle in Deadly North Carolina Plane Crash

One other person on board was killed in the June 3 crash in North Carolina and another passenger was severely injured.

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1 week ago Rob Ninkovich expects this to be a ‘challenge’ for Bill Belichick at UNC

"I think it might be a little more difficult to get the most out of some of these kids that, let’s face it — one, two or maybe three are NFL caliber players.” The post Rob Ninkovich expects this to be a ‘challenge’ for Bill Belichick at UNC appeared first on Boston.com.

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