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Judge denies NC treasurer's request to block Atrium program for State Health Plan members: Officials
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Investigation determines Roanoke Rapids High football player's injury was accidental; coach reinstated: District
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Woman sentenced in deadly 2023 crash that killed Durham man, records show
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Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides
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NC elections board to notify 1,392 voters flagged as potential noncitizens
The North Carolina State Board of Elections will begin sending letters this week to 1,392 registered voters flagged by the federal SAVE database as potential noncitizens. The letters will explain how recipients can verify their U.S. citizenship or request removal from the voter rolls if they registered to vote by…
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Op-Ed: A Vote Against the Tax Amendments this Fall is a Vote for Public Schools
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October Is Peak Live Music Month in Durham
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2026 General Election Candidate Questionnaires
The November 3 election includes races from school board up to Congress.
Wake County Board of Education, District 7: Maddie Segal
Name: Maddie Segal Age: 39