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10+ min ago (469+ words) A U.S. Army soldier accused of shooting five people at a Georgia base in August will stand trial in a military court on charges including attempting murder, Army prosecutors said Friday. Charges against Sgt. Quornelius Radford are being referred to a general court-martial, which handles cases involving the most serious crimes under military law, the Army's Office of Special Trial Counsel said in a news release. In the player above: File video shows Fort Stewart soldier accused in base shooting appear in court as victims express forgiveness Officials say Radford opened fire with a personal handgun Aug. 6 on members of his supply unit at Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia, injuring four soldiers and a civilian worker before fellow soldiers were able to disarm and restrain him until military police arrived. The Army initially said all five victims were soldiers. A week…...

14+ min ago (507+ words) Pandemic-era tax credits for Affordable Care Act premiums are set to expire at the end of the year if lawmakers don't find a solution soon. Now, many are left wondering if they can afford to stay insured. For millions who rely on the Affordable Care Act for health insurance, time to enroll is about to run out. Pandemic-era tax credits that help keep premiums low are set to expire at the end of this year. Congress is deadlocked on a solution and many are left questioning whether they can afford marketplace insurance at all. According to independent health policy research organization KFF, most enrollees will see their premiums more than double on average if the enhanced tax credits expire. The deadline to enroll in an ACA plan for Jan. 1 is Monday. The last open enrollment period ends Jan. 15 for coverage…...

28+ min ago (125+ words) WASHINGTON " Comedian'and actress Amy Schumer said she and chef Chris Fischer, her husband of seven years, are getting divorced.' "Chris and I have made the difficult decision to end our marriage after 7 years," she wrote in the caption. "We love each other very much and will continue to focus on raising our son." She asked for privacy for their family and clarified the decision was not made because she "dropped some lbs\" or because "he's a hot [James] beard award winning chef who can still pull some hot tail."' She described the decision as "difficult" but "amicable." The two got married in 2018 after romance rumors a year prior, according to PEOPLE. They share their 6-year-old son Gene.'...

35+ min ago (87+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A woman was found inside a home with a gunshot wound on Friday, Dec. 12, according to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD). Officers responded to a 911 call at around 3:30 p.m. in the 600 block of Bladen Street. EMS personnel took the woman to hospital. No word yet on her current condition. WPD officials said the incident is under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to call WPD at 910-343-3600 or text anonymously via the Tip 411 app....

42+ min ago (38+ words) Social media star Denise Ivonne Jarvis Gongora " who was known for her extreme plastic surgeries " died after falling from the ninth-floor balcony of a rented condo in Phuket, Thailand on Tuesday, ... Historians share history of Greensboro neighborhood...

54+ min ago (114+ words) KANNAPOLIS, N.C. " The City of Kannapolis has launched a new online payment portal for utility customers, officials announced Friday. The portal allows customers to monitor their accounts, view payment alerts, pay utility bills, check monthly usage, and update account information, according to the Customer Service Department. Customers enrolled in autopay will not need to re-enroll, officials said. The city will continue to offer cash payment options through bill pay kiosks located in and around City Hall. Customers who receive paperless billing will continue to receive electronic statements. Utility payment due dates remain unchanged. The Customer Service Department is available to answer questions at (704) 920-4444 or via email at [email protected]....

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (116+ words) The missing person, identified as Marina Ryan Carroll, is 25 years old and from Burlington. Officials with the Burlington Police Department say they received a call on Dec. 11 about a missing person. The missing person, identified as Marina Ryan Carroll, is 25 years old and from Burlington. Carroll was last seen on Dec. 6 in the area of Kivett Street and South Logan Street in Burlington. She is described as a white female, 5 feet, 3 inches tall in height, weighing 125-145 pounds, with blonde hair and green eyes. Carroll also has tattoos on her face and neck. Anyone with information on Carroll's whereabouts should call the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500....

1+ hour, 29+ min ago (213+ words) The grant from the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission is part of more than $7 million awarded to 15 North Carolina counties under the fiscal year 2025 State Economic and Infrastructure Development program. The college, which serves Richmond and Scotland counties, plans to purchase advanced training simulation units to address critical workforce shortages and strengthen partnerships with regional industries. "From modern utility systems to safer roads to training programs that help people get good jobs, we're working hard to build stronger foundations for growth," Stein said. "These investments will help local leaders move their priorities forward, invest in key infrastructure, and build a more prosperous future." The project aims to ensure long-term economic growth and job retention in the region through enhanced workforce development. North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley said the investments help communities address barriers to growth. "From strengthening essential infrastructure…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago (413+ words) STANFIELD, N.C. " The Charlotte brewery scene was hit with a shock this week after Sycamore Brewing co-owner Justin Brigham was arrested and accused of breaking into a 13-year-old girl's home in Stanly County and engaging in statutory rape.The immediate aftermath has seen community members and businesses swear off the popular South End brewery. But as the investigation into Brigham continues, it is raising a lot of questions about child safety. Stanly County Sheriff Jeff Crisco said during a Friday news briefing that investigators are still working to determine how the 44-year-old Brigham knew the victim and why she was targeted, but did confirm they met online. He said an incident like this is why parents need to communicate with their children. Crisco said he anticipates further charges. Investigators also noted this is a good reminder for parents: pay attention to…...

2+ hour, 37+ min ago (363+ words) A California snowboarder's career is on the fast track to the Winter Olympics. At 18, Hanna Percy is the youngest member of the U.S. snowboard cross pro team. Snowboard cross pits four to six athletes together on a course filled with bumps, rollers and obstacles. "I get to do big air jumps pretty much while also racing other people down the course," Hanna said. "I think the pressure of people racing with you, I feel like, just makes you ride better." Athletes leave the gate at the same time. The goal? Hanna says, "Outrun everybody down to the bottom. Hanna grew up in Truckee, California. Her parents were pro snowboarders in the '90s. Her mom says Hanna's need for speed showed up early, and it didn't take her long to pass her mother on the hill. "Oh yeah, she was probably 10," Kim Percy…...