Hickory returned to the same two-game lead it had in the second half standings when the series began.
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"We hold our officers to high standards, but we also support them through due process when technical misunderstandings arise," the police chief said.
"This is a monumental step in the right direction for the Plan and the people we serve," Treasurer Brad Briner said in a statement.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved an additional $197 million for more than 30 recovery and mitigation projects in North Carolina.
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Free in-person workshop at Mayland Community College helps North Carolina farm and forest landowners plan, preserve and improve their land with expert guidance.
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The Southeast Value-Added Dairy Conference returns to Knoxville July 29–31, 2026, with hotel block details and up to $1,000 in scholarships for dairy businesses.
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Freedom 250 Mobile Museum "Freedom Trucks" will visit Lenoir July 13-15, offering a free, ADA-accessible interactive history exhibit at 625 Harper Avenue.
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