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Case of West Nile virus reported in North Carolina, health officials say
WXII 12 - North Carolina
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July 30, 2025
Person contracts West Nile virus in North Carolina, health officials say FAYETTEVILLE. WE’LL HAVE MUCH MORE FOR YOU COMING UP, A MISSING MAN FROM RANDOLPH COUNTY HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE MORE THAN 180 MILES AWAY. THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE ISSUED A SILVER...
Funny Fridays ✦ Monster Mansion and the Art of Animatronics ✦ Inner Space’s Summer Sunday Concert Series ✦ ArtsATL Cultural Calendar ✦ Kosmo’s Vinyl of the Week ✦ Celebrating National Pinball Day
WABE - Georgia
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July 30, 2025
Listen to the full episode here Or choose a segment below Act One: Comedian Joel Byars brings a wide variety of Atlanta-based comedians to the stage for “Funny Fridays” Act Two: Animatronics make a comeback at Six Flags and beyond Act Three:...
North Carolina 1st to send federal school choice bill to governor
Goldsboro News-Argus - North Carolina
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(The Center Square) – North Carolina is the first state to send a bill to its governor opting into the signature school choice program of President Donald Trump. In less than two weeks, it could be the first to try getting it done by veto...
Tribes Assert Sovereignty As Feds Take Aim at Gender-Affirming Care
Truthdig
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July 30, 2025
ELKO, Nev. — At the Two Spirit Conference in northern Nevada in June, Native Americans gathered in support of the LGBTQ+ community amid federal and state rollbacks of transgender protections and gender-affirming health care. “I want people to not...
Michael Whatley enters North Carolina Senate race, setting up 2026 clash with Cooper
Washington Examiner
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July 30, 2025
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley is running for North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat, entering what’s shaping up to be one of the most competitive and consequential races of the 2026 election cycle.The “Whatley for Senate”...
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island rehabilitating sea turtle ‘Lucky Duck’ for multiple issues
The Coastland Times - North Carolina
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July 30, 2025
Published 11:05 am Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1 of 4 A display at the Aquarium of the plastic debris ingested by Lucky Duck aims to raise public awareness of the impact single-use plastic can have on wildlife. Courtesy North Carolina Aquarium on...
Yeatts named Environmental Education Coordinator
The Enterprise Virginia
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July 30, 2025
The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) announced that Kensley Yeatts was appointed as the new Environmental Education Coordinator. Yeatts graduated from Liberty University in May with a B.S. in Zoo & Wildlife Biology. Yeatts interned with DRBA in...
Large animal vet practices receive state grants across rural North Carolina
Old North News - North Carolina
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July 29, 2025
Steve Troxler, Commissioner | North Carolina Department Of Agriculture & Consumer ServicesSteve Troxler, Commissioner | North Carolina Department Of Agriculture & Consumer Services Eleven veterinary practices in North Carolina have been awarded...
Federal education tax credit program would come to NC under bill passed by lawmakers
WRAL 5 - North Carolina
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July 30, 2025
North Carolinians would be eligible for a federal tax credit for donating to certain K-12 educational scholarship programs under a bill that's now passed both of the state's legislative chambers. House Bill 87 -- once a bill on school cellphone...
Grants awarded to North Carolina veterinary practices for large animal health
North Wake News - North Carolina
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July 29, 2025
Steve Troxler, Commissioner | North Carolina Department Of Agriculture & Consumer ServicesSteve Troxler, Commissioner | North Carolina Department Of Agriculture & Consumer Services Eleven veterinary practices in North Carolina have received grants...
All Eyes on North Carolina House After Senate Overrides Constitutional Carry Veto
Breitbart
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July 30, 2025
All eyes are on the North Carolina House Wednesday, the day after the state’s Senate voted to override Gov. Josh Stein’s (D) veto of constitutional carry legislation. The legislation is SB50, and Breitbart News noted it would make North Carolina...
Why are some states better than others at defending religious liberty?
Deseret News - Utah
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July 30, 2025
Some states are more proactive than others in protecting religious freedom, a new report from First Liberty Institute’s Center for Religion, Culture and Democracy found. Florida ranked first in the report’s 2025 edition, which is up from sixth...
North Carolina Democrats Running Popular Old Guy That People Like? Is That Even Allowed?
Wonkette - Michigan
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July 30, 2025
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced yesterday he’s running for Senate, immediately becoming the frontrunner for the seat Republican Sen. Thom Tillis is leaving. Cooper, a Democrat, is likely to face Republican National Committee...
North Carolina lawmakers facing pressure from Gov. Josh Stein to pass a budget
WXII 12 - North Carolina
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July 30, 2025
Gov. Josh Stein urging North Carolina lawmakers to pass a budget NO OTHER INCIDENTS TO REPORT COVERING THE STATE CAPITOL NOW, WHERE GOVERNOR JOSH STEIN IS PUTTING MORE PRESSURE ON THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PASS A BUDGET. YEAH. OUR ERIN BURNETT JOINS...
Guest Opinion: Public education is a sacred obligation
The Coastland Times - North Carolina
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July 30, 2025
Published 2:07 pm Wednesday, July 30, 2025 In a column based on a speech given as the outgoing N.C. Teacher of the Year, educator Kimberly Jones reflects on the importance of public schools. By Kimberly Jones, Beacon Media I’ve spent my life in...
Alleghany County Education: Fewer students enrolled in Alleghany County Schools in 2023-24 school year
High Country Times - North Carolina
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July 30, 2025
Catherine Truitt North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction website Catherine Truitt North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction...
North Carolina Republicans Override Democratic Governor’s Vetoes of Several Bills, Including One Defining Biological Sex
The New York Sun
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July 30, 2025
Republicans in North Carolina’s legislature are working to override a series of vetoes from the state’s Democratic governor, Josh Stein, on transgender, Second Amendment, and immigration issues. Mr. Stein took office in January and has vetoed 14...
Dental Leaders Unite for Cleft Education
Dentistry Today
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July 30, 2025
In recognition of Cleft Awareness Month, Dentsply Sirona, the FDI World Dental Federation (FDI), and Smile Train are seizing the opportunity to spotlight the importance of comprehensive cleft care and to direct dental professionals to a new suite...
Cultural showcase launched at island’s Brussels office
The Royal Gazette
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July 30, 2025
Created: Jul 30, 2025 12:00 PM (Updated: Jul 30, 2025 12:00 PM) The Bermuda Government’s Brussels Office holds its cultural diplomacy event to spotlight artist Gherdai Hassell at the Bozar Centre for Fine Arts (Photograph supplied) The island’s...
East vs. West BBQ in North Carolina: Here’s the real difference between the two
Cardinal & Pine - North Carolina
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July 30, 2025
In North Carolina, we have two main types of BBQ: Eastern-style and Western-style. Check out what each type entails and where to get the best smoked bites. Summer is prime BBQ time, though we’d argue that it’s perfect year-round (as any good North...