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Theresa Shively asks to borrow a phone so that she can call the city to try to get her dog Luna back. Luna was taken away after a woman kicked her and then Luna bit the woman. Luna is a registered service dog trained specially to alert people when Theresa is having a seizure. The $160 fee to get Luna released is a substantial amount of Theresa’s monthly income.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein vetoes homeless camping ban

Governor Josh Stein vetoed a bill that would ban homeless camping and public sleeping across the state. House Bill 437, vetoed today, could let private citizens sue local government if they allow camping on public property.

Railroad tracks in Biltmore Village, as seen on Monday, December 18, 2023.

No funding for Asheville-to-Salisbury rail line in NC budget

Rail advocates say some legislators didn’t want to commit the money because of a delay on the federal side.

Lieutenant, James, "XY" Brown began volunteering with the police department in 1957. For nearly four decades, department officials said he helped generations of students safely cross the streets of Jacksonville, a familiar and beloved face to all. He loved children, and the children loved him. An honorable Veteran, a faithful police officer, and a friend to so many, the Jacksonville Police Department said he leaves an everlasting legacy.

Heavy traffic delays expected in Jacksonville as community gathers to lay legendary local officer to rest

The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office is urging drivers to prepare for afternoon delays during the celebration of life and funeral procession for retired Jacksonville Police Lieutenant XY Brown. Brown, who was believed to be the oldest serving law enforcement officer in the nation, died after a historic 68-year career that ended with his retirement last December at the age of 98.

At least 15 people missing after Grand Canyon flash flood

Several people are missing or unaccounted for after severe flash flooding in the Grand Canyon on Saturday caused significant damage.

A powerful early-season nor’easter has forced the complete closure of a 16-mile stretch of North Carolina Highway Twelve on the Outer Banks. NCDOT officials say massive 18-foot waves and fierce storm surges have breached protective sand dunes, completely flooding the roadway and collapsing sections of pavement between the Marc Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe.

Early-season nor'easter floods Outer Banks highway and closes eastern North Carolina parks

An early-season nor’easter has washed out parts of NC Highway 12, closed Union Point Park in New Bern, and flooded local roads, though the Crystal Coast escaped major damage.

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld

This interview was recorded before his Seinfeld fame. Comedian, a new documentary following Seinfeld on a recent stand up tour, is showing in theaters now. The hit TV show, Seinfeldwhich catapulted the comedian to fame, won 6 Emmy Awards before ending its run in 1999. Seinfeld is also author of the bestselling book SeinLanguageand a new children book, Halloween. (REBROADCAST FROM 9/2/87)

Tsunami Relief Money Is Slow to Take Effect

It's been 6 months since a tsunami swept across the Indian Ocean, killing a quarter of a million people in a dozen countries. As NPR's Margot Adler reports, the billions of dollars in aid that have poured into those countries is only beginning to make a dent.

Actress Lauren Ambrose

Actress Lauren Ambrose plays daughter Claire Fisher on the HBO drama series Six Feet Under. Also a classically trained opera singer, Ambrose appeared on stage last year in the Sam Shepard play Buried Child at London's National Theatre. (This interview originally aired July 6, 2005.)

India Plans Museum for Rudyard Kipling

India is planning its first museum celebrating the writer Rudyard Kipling. A bungalow in Bombay, where Kipling was born and lived until he was nearly 6, is being restored to house a hoped-for collection of associated memorabilia.

The Latest Laughs from 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'

Executive producer and actor Jeff Garlin and actress Susie Essman discuss the hit HBO comedy series. Garlin plays Larry David's affable best friend and agent. Essman plays Garlin's wife — with a no-nonsense attitude and a foul mouth. This interview originally aired on Sept. 6, 2007.

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