"The investigation determined that certain actions demonstrated a disregard for Carolina's values and standards of conduct. The investigation also found that these actions were isolated in scope and not a systemic failure."
- Sarah C. Johnson
The reported crimes happened between June and August.
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Now, 84 acres along the river, containing almost a mile of shoreline, are permanently conserved in Cabarrus County.
- Anna Roman The Charlotte Observer
A Concord facility is on the list.
- Anna Roman The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Leaves are already changing colors in some parts of western North Carolina, and peak fall leaf season is approaching.
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The event welcomes runners, walkers, families and supporters of all ages and will feature a professionally timed 5K, music, food, vendors, awards and family-friendly fun.
- RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal
“Duke Energy is onboarding an unprecedented number of data centers without a clear plan on how to protect ratepayers from higher rates and unacceptable risk,” N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson said.
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Cody Campbell's snit with the Big 12 commissioner over Texas Tech playing a home game against Houston under Friday night lights — a violation of "holy ground," as Joey McGuire put it this week — was a bit much. I mean, it's not like the Red Raiders haven't done it before. As recently as Nov. 24, 1941, in fact. A 7-0 barnburner over Hardin-Simmons. The reason for the heresy back then was the ...
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