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police blue lights in the night

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Conner and Yates with a 70 inch TV

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police lights flash on top of a police car

KMPD locates vehicle responsible for fatal hit-and-run incident

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FEMA, in the 11th hour, says North Carolina will get its $200M

FEMA, in the 11th hour, says North Carolina will get its $200M

FEMA, in the 11th hour, says North Carolina will get its $200M

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Wkae Forest and App State

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an outline of north carolina in red and blue

Post primary: Voter registrations grow, with 8 in 10 choosing independence

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inside of a commercail plane in the cabin

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County manager in hot seat after March 10th incident, county audit late

Chuck Thompson

Mar 23

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Antitrust violation cited in litigation against Nexstar, Tegna

Antitrust violation cited in litigation against Nexstar, Tegna

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Mar 22

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Mar 22

Highway report drops North Carolina from 1st to 4th

Highway report drops North Carolina from 1st to 4th

Highway report drops North Carolina from 1st to 4th

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