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Monroe family who received a wheelchair-accessible van: 'Now we don't have to struggle so hard'

Parents will typically do everything they can to help their children get through life’s challenges, and Monroe father Israel Martinez is no exception.

By Old North News Report | Jan 4, 2023

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Friends of Sauratown Mountains raise money for wildfire relief: 'Any funding, donations, fundraisings such as this campaign is very important to us to support the park'

Those who want to help Pilot Mountain State Park continue to recover from last year’s devastating wildfire and have a bright future have a simple way to help thanks to the recently introduced Pilot Mountain license plates.

By Old North News Report | Nov 29, 2022

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Kelli McNeill-Wilhelm says breast cancer event highlights ‘how important breast health is’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Oct 20, 2022

Wake County officials and others took part in a research event this weekend that is part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Concepcion, mother of decedent: ‘Why did these two innocent kids’ lives have to be taken at that time?’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Oct 11, 2022

A juvenile is in custody in connection with the slaying of two teenagers in Orange County. While the mother of one victim is glad a suspect has been arrested, she is still wondering why her son had to die.

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Victim-turned-activist in New Bern: ‘Just trying to bring awareness’ to problem that ‘rocked our world’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Sep 13, 2022

Brittany Cass nearly lost her life when she was hit by a drunk driver nine months ago; now, she is trying to end impaired driving.

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Creedmoor supports family who lost home in fire: 'They're a part of our community'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 7, 2022

The residents of Creedmoor might not know Jennifer Crews or her family personally, they’re still throwing their support behind helping the family get back on their feet after a fire destroyed their home and belongings. might not know Jennifer Crews or her family personally, they’re still throwing their support behind helping the family get back on their feet after a fire destroyed their home and belongings.

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Cartels exploit border chaos to smuggle fentanyl: 'Agents are not getting the support they need'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jun 16, 2022

Drug overdose deaths in North Carolina skyrocketed in 2021, according to data from the state’s Department of Health and Human Services, mirroring a national trend that some are blaming on President Joe Biden’s open border policy.

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A quarter of North Carolinians may need to delay retirement, according to BMO Harris index: 'Prices across the board are rising at the fastest pace since the 1980s'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 8, 2022

In its quarterly Real Financial Progress index, which is designed to measure Americans' sentiment around financial confidence, it has been revealed that more than a quarter of North Carolinians may need to delay retirement due to recent rises in living expenses and general inflation. 

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Veteran Josh Biddix: ‘There’d be days, just … almost tears, just hurting, and nothing you could do’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jun 6, 2022

The wounds of war are many, and it’s a sad truth that the physical ones sometimes create psychological ones that can haunt long after the physical ones have healed.

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Pullen on deaths of children: 'I'm just so distraught. I'm so hurt because this shouldn't have happened'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Apr 26, 2022

Zharia Noel and Ahemene Butler, both 21, are charged with child abuse, inflicting serious injury and involuntary manslaughter in connection with the deaths of two small children.

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Charlotte chef planning a trip to Poland to prepare meals for Ukrainian refugees: 'If we can just give them hope'

By Timothy Stuckey | Apr 22, 2022

A chef from Charlotte has decided to put his culinary abilities to use by preparing meals for Ukrainian refugees at Poland's border.

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Two faith-based nonprofits from the Carolinas are helping Ukrainians: 'We want to comfort the people'

By Kaleb Brown | Mar 1, 2022

Two faith-based relief nonprofits from North and South Carolina are journeying across the globe to assist the citizens of Ukraine.

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Despite criticism, Meta sticks to policy of allowing users to solicit human smuggling services on Facebook

By David Beasley | Feb 22, 2022

Meta is not going to change its policy on allowing solicitation of human smuggling services on Facebook, despite criticism that the social media platform is inviting human traffickers to exploit migrants who are searchin​​​​​g for smuggling services, the Washington Free Beacon reported.

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North Carolina Catholic: Barrett's faith will not impact her rulings

By Mary Lou Lang | Oct 16, 2020

A North Carolina resident and practicing Catholic says Judge Amy Coney Barrett's faith will not affect her rulings if she is confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court, and that her record shows she will render her opinion based on the law.

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North Carolina Catholic calls Supreme Court nominee 'exceptionally qualified'

By Mary Lou Lang | Oct 15, 2020

A North Carolina resident and an active Catholic says Judge Amy Coney Barrett is highly qualified to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court and that the personal attacks on her faith and family are "insulting."