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3+ min ago  (765+ words) US Sen. Ted Budd, R-NC, said he can't support a supplemental funding request from President Donald Trump, which would help pay for the Iran war among other things, because additional Helene recovery funding was not included. Hurricane Helene caused an…...

17+ min ago  (643+ words) A vetoed bill to allow permitless concealed carry in North Carolina remains stalled in the state House, even after Republicans successfully overrode several of Gov. Josh Stein's other vetoes this week. The hesitation comes even as House Republicans overrode Stein's…...

8+ hour, 26+ min ago  (436+ words) Fun Spot America announced Thursday that it will permanently close its Fayetteville amusement park following its final day of operation on Aug. 2, ending a chapter that began decades ago as the locally owned Dixieland Fun Park. The closure brings to…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (153+ words) June marks Pride Month, a time to celebrate and commemorate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer people and history. "People need to know we are their neighbors," said P. Susan Mitchell, who helped organize the event, at the time. "Some of…...

11+ hour, 4+ min ago  (390+ words) Today is National Food Truck Day. And I would encourage any foodie out there to support one this weekend. While these mobile food units are not easy or inexpensive to run, they are still a way for talented chefs and…...

4+ hour, 9+ min ago  (534+ words) Dan Kiger, a retired state trooper and former chairman of the Surry County Republican Party, has been appointed to the North Carolina House of Representatives, filling the District 90 seat vacated by former Rep. Sarah Stevens, R-Surry. Stevens resigned from the…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (72+ words) Property owners in Wilmington will see a jump in taxes after the city recently approved its 2027 budget. Here's what to expect. What Wilmington's new budget means for property owners Much like a family budget, crafting a municipal budget can be…...

28+ min ago  (178+ words) Try to schedule strenuous outdoor work for the morning or evening, carry plenty of water, and take breaks if storms move through this afternoon. Check in on older neighbors, young children and pets during the hottest hours, and never leave…...

28+ min ago  (102+ words) Public payroll records identify Damien Draper Bost as serving as a deputy with the Columbus County Sheriff's Office, according to Open Gov Pay, confirming his role with the agency. The sheriff's main office is listed in Whiteville and the department…...

12+ hour, 41+ min ago  (126+ words) Fayetteville housing assessment released, school board discusses name, aquatics center. .. Fayetteville housing assessment released, school board discusses name, aquatics center Lionel Richie postpones concerts 'under advisement by doctors to rest' after reported" See Brad Pitt, Paris Hilton and more celebs…...