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Chip Hale thankful Wildcats ‘picked me up’; North Carolina next for Arizona
The Arizona Daily Star
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EUGENE, Ore. — After a narrow victory over Oklahoma State on April 13, Arizona coach Chip Hale revealed that he says a prayer before every game. It’s a moment of self-reflection. “I'm not a super religious guy,” he said that day. “But every game I...
'Western North Carolina is open' for the summer tourist season, even as chainsaws roar
WFAE - North Carolina
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June 2, 2025
Immediately after Hurricane Helene, volunteers rushed to western North Carolina to remove debris and deliver supplies. During the winter, volunteer support tapered off, but communities are still navigating long-term recovery from the flooding....
Hearing scheduled in The Summit Church’s zoning lawsuit
Biblical Recorder
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June 2, 2025
2 MIN READ TIME Presentation screenshot. Architectural rendering of a proposed new campus of The Summit Church in Chatham County, N.C. The county’s Board of Commissioners denied The Summit’s rezoning request in December 2024. GREENSBORO, N.C. — A...
Immigration official defends tactics against criticism of heavy hand as arrests rise nationwide
Japan Today
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June 2, 2025
The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday defended his tactics against criticism that authorities are being too heavy-handed as they ramp up arrests toward President Donald Trump's promises of mass deportations. San Diego...
2025 Pride Guide to North Carolina’s biggest festivals & events
Cardinal & Pine - North Carolina
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June 2, 2025
North Carolina celebrates 2025 Pride in June, August, and September this year. Here’s what you need to know about some of the biggest festivals and events. North Carolina hosts a variety of events and festivals to celebrate 2025 Pride, including...
A strong culture comes from shared values and consistent effort – Henry-Ajudua
Business Day
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June 2, 2025
Frederick Henry-Ajudua, born in Lagos and raised in Durham, North Carolina, is a standout dual-sport athlete redefining what it means to compete with purpose. A former American football star at North Carolina Central University, where he earned...
North Carolina Department of Public Safety Promotes NC S.A.F.E. Week of Action Events Across the State
Bladen Online - North Carolina
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June 2, 2025
Contributed Guns are now the leading cause of death among children and teens in North Carolina. Unlocked guns are putting North Carolina’s children at risk every day — leading to injuries, deaths and crimes. For the third annual NC S.A.F.E....
A look at housing in North Carolina
Bladen Online - North Carolina
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June 2, 2025
By David Cruz Housing constitutes an essential component of citizens’ well-being and quality of life. Knowing and mapping the state of the housing market is crucial to understanding current conditions and formulating effective public policies. In...
Several bystanders hit in fatal North Carolina shootout, officers say
WXII 12 - North Carolina
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June 2, 2025
Several bystanders hit in deadly North Carolina shootout, officials say Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 10:51 AM EDT Jun 2, 2025 RELEASE OF ISRAELI HOSTAGES IN GAZA CAME UNDER ATTACK IN BOULDER, COLORADO. THE FBI IS CALLING IT A...
North Carolina man accused of intentionally crashing car with his wife in the passenger seat
WXII 12 - North Carolina
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June 2, 2025
North Carolina man accused of intentionally crashing car with his wife in the passenger seat Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 10:18 AM EDT Jun 2, 2025 RELEASE OF ISRAELI HOSTAGES IN GAZA CAME UNDER ATTACK IN BOULDER, COLORADO. THE...
Months after Hurricane Helene, some North Carolinians still struggle to find housing
WKYU - Kentucky
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June 2, 2025
SWANNANOA, N.C. — Before the remnants of Hurricane Helene swamped this town, the Super 8 Motel, wedged between a highway and the Swannanoa River, provided affordable short and long-term housing for dozens of people who couldn't find affordable...
Experts urge North Carolinians to prepare for hotter-than-average summer temperatures
WLOS - North Carolina
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As summer approaches, public health and climate experts remind residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses, especially as forecasts point to a warmer-than-average summer. "We avoided a lot of summer-like...
Yes, House budget bill eliminates federal Medicaid dollars for trans adults’ gender-affirming care
Politifact
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June 2, 2025
An early version of House Republicans’ "big, beautiful" bill of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending priorities proposed eliminating federal Medicaid funding for gender-affirming health care for minors alone. But in last-minute amendments,...
Immigration Restrictions Pile Up On International Students
Forbes
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The entrance of the main offices of the United States Department of State located on C St in ... More Washington, D.C. The Trump administration’s moves to suspend new student interviews and revoke visas for certain Chinese students point to new...
What's on in Durham: Your week in arts and culture
The Chronicle - North Carolina
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June 2, 2025
Those staying in Durham can look forward to another week packed full of fun arts and culture events happening around town. If you missed last week’s installment of Music Near the Gardens, you can make up for it this Wednesday, June 4. Black Belt...
'Our America: Who I'm Meant to Be' explores lives of those who make up the LGBTQIA+ community
ABC 30 - California
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June 2, 2025
"Our America: Who I'm Meant To Be" explores the lives of some of the amazing people who make up the LGBTQIA+ community. This year's special production by ABC Owned Television Stations brings to life the challenges of being LGBTQIA+ and celebrates...
What your stress dreams about high school and college say about education — and you
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Write to us at startingpoint@globe.com. To subscribe, sign up here. Millions of Americans are graduating from high school and college this time of year. Some of them are about to join the ranks of those of us who have had The Dream. The classic...
2025 C-Suite awards higher education
Virginia Business
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June 2, 2025
Conston MARCIA CONSTON PRESIDENT, TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE, NORFOLK Since 2020, Conston has led Virginia’s second largest community college, which encompasses four Hampton Roads campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach, as...
Religious meeting this week in East Central North Carolina: June 1-7
EC North Carolina News
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June 1, 2025
Jeremy Varner, Lead Pastor Community Baptist Church | Community Baptist Church of La Grange Website Jeremy Varner, Lead Pastor Community Baptist Church | Community Baptist Church of La Grange Website The following religious meeting is scheduled to...
Coastal flooding more frequent than previously thought
ScienceDaily
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June 2, 2025
Flooding in coastal communities is happening far more often than previously thought, according to a new study from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The study also found major flaws with the...