N.C. Advocates Raise Concerns After Census Deadline Moved Up
North Carolina experts and advocates are warning that a move by the U.S. Census Bureau to end the national count early could lead to an undercount of some minority and…
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Twists and Turns Continue for 2020 RNC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Another week and another twist for the 2020 Republican National Convention as President Donald Trump says he will accept the GOP nomination in North Carolina. Just last week,…
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John Lewis funeral to be held at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist :: WRAL.com
ATLANTA — The funeral for the late civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis will be held Thursday at Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, which the Rev. Martin Luther King…
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Threat for severe weather over, hot weekend ahead :: WRAL.com
By Elizabeth Gardner, WRAL meteorologist The Level 1 risk for severe storms is now over, as of 10 p.m. Friday, but light rain continues to move through the Triangle. Rain…
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Trump Signs Extension of COVID-Relief Fund for Businesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed into law a temporary extension of a subsidy program for small businesses battered by the coronavirus, The legislation extends the June 30 deadline for applying…
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Charlotte “Bubbleologist” Adapts to Coronavirus Pandemic
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Steve Langley is a former professional juggler who became a “bubbleologist” around five years ago. His day job is a bit unusual. Prior to the pandemic, he performed…
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Final results in NY, Kentucky primaries could be days away :: WRAL.com
By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY, PIPER HUDSPETH BLACKBURN and ALAN FRAM, Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Voters endured 90-minute waits in Kentucky’s second-largest city, but the biggest hurdle in Tuesday’s congressional…
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US virus outbreaks stir clash over masks, personal freedom :: WRAL.com
By TERRY TANG, KEN MORITSUGU and LISA MARIE PANE, Associated Press PHOENIX — When the coronavirus flared in China’s capital this week, Beijing canceled flights, suspended reopenings and described the…
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Durham County leaders stress to citizens that COVID-19 isn’t over :: WRAL.com
By Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter Durham, N.C. — Durham County leaders are working hard to get the message out that COVID-19 isn’t over. On Thursday, Durham’s health director and the…
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Protesters gather in Durham, Fayetteville in solidarity after death of George Floyd :: WRAL.com
Durham, N.C. — Protests, fires and outrage over the death of George Floyd broke out in more than a dozen cities on Friday, with some protesters smashing windows, setting cars…
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