The four-state settlement resolves allegations that Food Lion parent company Ahold Delhaize violated the False Claims Act.
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Rather than focusing on loss and sadness, Dia de los Muertos celebrates life, cherished memories and the connections that bring communities together.
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Krispy Kreme is celebrating Election Day with a sweet giveaway.
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This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.
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Polls open at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and close at 7:30 p.m.
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So far, the two have spent around $250 from their savings to create the platform.
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“As it says in Ecclesiastes, there is a time and season for everything. I think my season has arrived."
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The state biologist assigned to Buncombe County asked the Asheville City Council to bring back funding for bear-resistant trash cans and beef up the penalties for feeding bears.
Three customers suffered burns from margaritas at a Chili’s Grill and Bar, after the popular cocktails were prepared with a toxic degreasing chemical, according to health department officials in western North Carolina.
N.C. 12, the only highway access to Hatteras Island, will reopen at 4 p.m. Thursday to one-way traffic through the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, more than a week after a coastal storm forced the state to close the road for the second time in a month.
Just when you got excited about the UNC football team, that excitement was quickly gone after Saturday's game.
N.C. Gov. Josh Stein announced Tuesday that Italian healthcare company Bracco will open its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Sanford, an economic jolt that will bring a $230 million investment and 200 jobs.
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Bigfoot Books & Brews is inviting the McDowell community to come celebrate and support Marion-based author Hughes as she celebrates the launch of her new children’s book, “Bats of Boone."
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Mike North supports Chicago's price for Jeffery Simmons and explains why he believes the Bears are built to contend. He connects the move with Ryan Poles, Ben Johnson, the run game and Dennis Allen's defense, while acknowledging that a trade still has to work out. He also considers Caleb Wil…
Could Alabama's College Football Playoff hopes collapse with a loss to LSU? PFN's SEC playoff predictions show Alabama jumping to an 80% playoff chance with a win but falling to 13% with a loss, according to the model discussed in the video. Georgia looks like the SEC's safest playoff conten…
SEATTLE — CBS Sports college football writer Tom Fornelli follows the same formula after every head-coaching hire. Regardless of who’s doing the hiring, or who’s getting hired, he inserts each into a recycled two-sentence structure on social media. [COACH] is a great hire for [SCHOOL]. I have no idea if it will work out. Some relevant regional examples: Jedd Fisch is a great hire for ...
William Byron wins at Martinsville! William Byron wins at Martinsville Speedway, ending his 35-race winless drought with his first victory of 2026! Meanwhile, Kyle Larson finishes ninth and maintains a 67-point lead over Christopher Bell heading into the NASCAR Cup Series championship finale…
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Mooresville’s Board of Commissioners approved a 12-month moratorium on new data centers to review zoning standards and address potential community impacts.
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City Council meets tomorrow with public comment, PumpkinFest fills downtown Saturday, and this is a BLUE recycling week in Statesville.
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Catawba men’s soccer earned its first postseason win since 2021, defeating Mars Hill 3-1 in a SAC quarterfinal to advance to face Anderson in the semifinals.
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Rebekah and Maggie Ayers combined for 32 kills to lead Catawba past Newberry in a five-set SAC road win that keeps the Indians in the conference playoff hunt.
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AXE reports that choosing the right deodorant for teen boys involves understanding body odor causes during puberty and selecting suitable products based on individual needs.
My ex and I are still friendly. We have a mutual dog that lives with her, but I cover the vet bills. Recently, the poor little thing got a bacterial infection and was at death’s door. My ex called crying and, of course, I offered to take care of the treatment (anywhere from three to six weeks of daily shots at $44 a pop). No, it didn’t thrill me, and it won’t kill me — it’s something I feel that I need to do because of our history.
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