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North Carolina Awards ceremony set for November 13 in Asheville
North Wake News - North Carolina
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July 24, 2025
Governor Josh Stein has announced that the North Carolina Awards, the state's highest civilian honor, will be held on November 13 in Asheville. The event's net proceeds will support communities recovering from Hurricane Helene. “I am proud that...
North Carolina Awards ceremony set for November 13th in Asheville
South Raleigh News - North Carolina
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July 24, 2025
Governor Josh Stein has announced that the North Carolina Awards will take place on November 13 in Asheville. The event, which is the state's highest civilian honor, will direct all net proceeds to aid communities recovering from Hurricane Helene....
Will Sutton: President Trump, Gov. Jeff Landry are taking higher education off course
The Advocate - Louisiana
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and the governors of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas plan to drastically change public higher education, and they don't want to do it across several years or a decade. Days ago, our...
Matt Maddock questions campaign finance and criticizes Michigan’s spending and education policies
Pontiac Times - Michigan
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July 24, 2025
Michigan State Representative Matt Maddock posted a series of tweets on July 24, 2025, addressing issues ranging from political donations to state budgeting and education challenges.In his first tweet at 15:39 UTC, Maddock questioned the source of...
Building a Culture of Sharps Safety Requires More Than Just Tools
Infection Control Today
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July 25, 2025
Your browser does not support the audio element. Preventing sharps injuries in health care requires safety-engineered devices and a cultural shift, supported by clear policies, transparency, and communication across departments. One expert...
A gritty, North Carolina-shot TV series is heading to Netflix
Shelby Star - North Carolina
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The North Carolina-shot drama series "Hightown" will be available on Netflix starting July 23. The show, which originally aired on Starz, was removed from the platform in 2024. "Hightown" filmed its final two seasons in Wilmington, featuring...
North Carolina leaders celebrate 35 years of ADA progress, highlight ongoing push for inclusion
The Wake Weekly - North Carolina
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State officials, advocates, and business leaders gathered at the Raleigh North Hills Hilton on Tuesday to mark the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In commemorating this landmark legislation, speakers emphasized both how...
North Carolina's unemployment holds steady at June's revised rate
Old North News - North Carolina
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July 25, 2025
The unemployment rate in North Carolina for June 2025 remained steady at 3.7 percent, the same as May's revised rate. In contrast, the national unemployment rate saw a slight decrease of 0.1 percentage point to reach 4.1 percent. Compared to a...
Bill Belichick's college football debut: Can the NFL legend revive North Carolina?
MARCA
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July 25, 2025
At the 2025 ACC Football Kickoff event at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown on July 24, Bill Belichick made his highly anticipated debut as North Carolina's head coach. Media and fans alike packed the venue, forming camera tunnels and crowding into the...
Students in southeastern North Carolina celebrated for completing SEED career pathways
WCTI - North Carolina
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More than 70 high school students from southeastern North Carolina were recognized for completing the SEED (Southeastern Education and Economic Development) program, according to Governor Stein's Office. Every North Carolinian deserves a chance at...
13-year-old North Carolina boy who is 'polite, athletic and kind' awaits adoption
WXII 12 - North Carolina
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July 25, 2025
A young boy waiting to meet his forever family wants the public to know he is kind, polite and has a good sense of humor. Similar to many boys his age, in his free time, 13-year-old Braylen enjoys playing video games, watching a few YouTube videos...
N.C. Congresswoman leading effort to release education funds being withheld by the Trump Administration
WBJD - North Carolina
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July 25, 2025
Amid reports that the Trump Administration is preparing a new rescissions package that may target the remaining 5.5 billion in education funding, a North Carolina Congresswoman and other House Democrats are calling on leadership to release the...
North Carolina Has the 7th Highest STD Rate in the Country
The Daily Record - North Carolina
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Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)—also referred to as sexually transmitted infections (STIs)—remain a persistent public health challenge in the United States, affecting millions of people each year. The Centers for Disease Control and...
Today In Culture, Friday, July 25, 2025: Joffrey Extends Lyric Stay | Old Town Omakase | Akris’ New Oak Street Flagship
Newcity - Illinois
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July 25, 2025
Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Krasl Stages Exhibition On Historic Chicago Artists St. Joseph, Michigan’s Krasl Art Center will present “Hull-House Artists in...
ACC Coach predicts big things for Bill Belichick at North Carolina: "I expect them in the championship"
MARCA
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July 24, 2025
Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick may have surprised the football world when he accepted the head coaching position at the University of North Carolina last December, but one thing is already clear, expectations are sky high. As the 2025 college...
Highest-earning counties in North Carolina
The Avery Journal Times - North Carolina
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Highest-earning counties in North Carolina Data shows that annual annual income depends heavily on an individual's educational attainment, race, ethnicity, gender, and even location. One cluster of the United States is particularly well off: The...
Native tribal leaders push back on gender-affirming care restrictions for their citizens
The 19th News
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July 25, 2025
ELKO, Nev. — At the Two Spirit Conference in northern Nevada in June, Native Americans gathered in support of the LGBTQ+ community amid federal and state rollbacks of transgender protections and gender-affirming health care. “I want people to not...
North Carolina named CNBC’s ‘Top State for Business’
The Brunswick Beacon - North Carolina
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Governor Josh Stein’s announcement Thursday that the state was named CNBC’s “Top State for Business” — its third time earning the title in the last four years — was revealed from the deck of one of the state’s most iconic landmarks, the Battleship...
Historian traces Orrin Dodd’s journey from Carolina plantations to Arkansas education
Mountain Home Observer - Arkansas
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July 25, 2025
Share This Article Local historian Vincent Anderson presented groundbreaking research Tuesday that challenges long-held beliefs about Orrin Dodd, often called the “Father of Mountain Home,” revealing a complex story of wealth, slavery, and family...
'Top Chef' Season 23 is coming to North Carolina. Here's what to know
Shelby Star - North Carolina
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The competition features chefs participating in various culinary challenges, judged by a panel of celebrity chefs. The winner receives a $250,000 cash prize and other opportunities. The Emmy-nominated culinary competition show "Top Chef" will soon...