The plaintiffs claim the contaminated fuel "could cause damage to their vehicle, including potentially disabling their vehicle on dangerous roadways.".
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NC has added infantile Krabbe disease and GAMT deficiency to the conditions included in newborn screening.
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Although Corvid maintains operations in the state, the company informed North Carolina officials that it was unable to meet its job creation targets.
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The North Carolina Economic Forum, held at the Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City in uptown, featured national and regional outlooks.
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Instead of opening trading camp with the Hornets this week, Buddy Hield is heading to Bulls with the 21-year-old Rob Dillingham joining Charlotte.
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Deep in the backcountry of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, at the end of a long gravel road, hikers are still finding signs at trailheads with a simple message — “closed.”
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The torrential rains that the remnants of Hurricane Helene dumped on the North Carolina mountains two years ago this week washed out bridges and roads in more than 1,600 places.
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After Clemson football rallied from down 14 points to beat UNC on Saturday, Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick didn’t appear to be in much of a talking mood.
After getting his black belt at 7, Burton's turn to try organized sports came when he reached middle school.
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Trump got credit at the Presidents Cup trophy ceremony after the United States completed a stirring comeback in 2026.
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UNCG volleyball beat Western Carolina 3-1 in Greensboro, extending its win streak to four and starting SoCon play 2-0 behind 21 kills from Allie Sweet.
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Cabarrus County high school seniors active in the Cabarrus County Fair can apply for the Doris Y Rogers scholarship, awarding $1,000 to $5,000 for NC colleges.
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Weekly 2026 Blue Ridge fall color report with early foliage updates, hiking ideas, Oktoberfest events, and tips on timing a McDowell County leaf-peeping trip.
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With summer largely over, it’s time to turn our attention back to the start of awards season, which kicks off with the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14.
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