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The fire near the Onslow and Duplin County line started on Friday.
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State health officials have confirmed at least 110 cases of cyclosporiasis since early June. The illness is caused by a microscopic parasite that thrives in the summer heat and is typically spread through contaminated food or water. -
Legislators left the 20-year initiative, which supported tens of thousands of community college students, out of the state budget. -
For the first time in 30 years, the Upperman family isn’t awarding any new scholarships at UNCW. Linda Upperman Smith said the way the university wanted to rewrite the language around the application wouldn’t have been in line with her father’s wishes. -
Experts estimate only about 380 of the whales remain in existence. The tracking system monitors commercial shipping lanes to prevent deadly vessel strikes. -
The compromise bill emerged Thursday as one of the last major pieces of business of the legislative short session. It would bring North Carolina's hemp rules in conformity with a federal definition set to become effective in November. -
A former Marine says in a new book that military veterans running for office can bring Washington the courage to work across party lines.
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Volunteers searching North Carolina waterways for pollution found tiny plastic pellets in Lake Brandt. Advocates say the material can threaten wildlife. -
Due to a rough weather forecast, organizers added the extra day ahead of this Wednesday's official kickoff to give young anglers a safe, viable window to get out on the water.
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