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Veterans and grieving families gathered in Jacksonville Wednesday, urging Congress to speed up compensation for people affected by Camp Lejeune’s contaminated drinking water. The group also marched from the Freedom Fountain to Baby Heaven, an infant cemetery at Lejeune Memorial Gardens.
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Staff at the Lenoir County Jail responded Monday afternoon to reports of discolored water by testing the system and alerting City of Kinston utility officials. -
An updated state agenda reveals the item has been downgraded to a standard presentation, with no reason given for removing the vote. -
The General Assembly isn't likely to consider any veto overrides until after this November's elections. -
Sheriff Jackie Rogers confirmed that a Flock license plate reader on Highway 58 outside of Kinston was struck multiple times, leaving visible bullet holes. -
Unpredictable funding changes and questions over responsibility are shaping the future of hazardous waste remediation in North Carolina.
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Hospital officials say cybercriminals are sending out phishing emails designed to look like official MyChart notifications, often using the subject line "Your MyChart Medicare Kit Awaits." -
For nearly two years, residents of Tryon and Saluda have had to take a detour that some say has left them feeling isolated and taken a toll on local businesses. -
Argentinian player Thiago Tirante, fresh off his win over former world number 1 Novak Djokovic, will head to the Triad to compete in the Winston-Salem Open.
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