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Commission asks state for $60 M for NC election system overhaul
24+ min ago (485+ words) The Modernization of Election Data Systems (MEDS) Advisory Commission is urging the General Assembly to appropriate funding for replacing the Statewide Elections Information Management System (SEIMS). At its Wednesday meeting, the bipartisan, 22-member commission approved a resolution requesting $60 million from…...
Study: Common food preservatives linked to high blood pressure, heart attack risk
48+ min ago (315+ words) WASHINGTON " A new study from France is linking common preservatives to cardiovascular issues." Researchers said that even natural preservatives, like vitamin C, were shown to increase the risk of developing high blood pressure. A senior author for the study told…...
Teen detained after being caught with 3 D-printed gun near North Mecklenburg High School, CATS bus stop
44+ min ago (205+ words) HUNTERSVILLE, N. C. " A teen is facing charges after he was caught with a 3 D-printed firearm at a Charlotte Area Transit System bus stop on Wednesday. Just before noon, a resident noticed a juvenile carrying a weapon at a CATS bus stop…...
Washburn's General Store nears 200 years of history in western North Carolina
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (503+ words) RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N. C. (WLOS) " As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday this July, one Rutherford County landmark is marking an impressive milestone of its own. Washburn's General Store is recognized as the oldest continually operated, family-owned business in North Carolina " serving…...
Bill would mandate NC track if principal trainees take the job
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (696+ words) For the first time, North Carolina would have to publicly track whether state-funded trainees aiming to become school principals actually take those jobs, under legislation that cleared a North Carolina House committee on May 19. House Bill 1143, sponsored by state Rep....
Woman suffers brutal attack during solo protest on Texas overpass
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (357+ words) MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas " Patty Anderson said she's healing after a violent attack on a Montgomery County overpass Sunday in Texas left the 69-year-old with fractures in her nose and a concussion. Authorities said Christina Michelle Hiller, 40, was arrested and charged…...
'My mother was wronged in the worst way' | Daughter speaks out, shares new details after 75-year-old mother dies after fight with Tim Hortons worker
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (587+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. " A daughter is outraged after seeing video of her 75-year-old mother and a Tim Hortons worker in a fight, shortly before her mother's death. Tawanda Grayson said she was sent a portion of the surveillance video after…...
Here's what we know about a mysterious substance tied to 3 deaths, 18 quarantined first responders in New Mexico
1+ hour ago (549+ words) WASHINGTON " Few details have emerged about a mysterious substance that sickened first responders and may have had a hand in the deaths of three people in New Mexico." A fourth person from the rural home where the substance was found…...
UK radio station apologizes after mistakenly announcing King Charles' death
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (285+ words) WASHINGTON " A radio station in the UK has apologized for erroneously announcing King Charles III's death." Radio Caroline issued a statement on Wednesday, saying that a computer error led to the false announcement on Tuesday. The radio's "Death of a…...
What to know about the Avis data breach settlement offering up to $5, 000 to customers
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (204+ words) WASHINGTON " Customers affected by a 2024 data breach involving Avis Budget Group could receive payments of up to $5, 000 in losses tied to the incident, thanks to a new settlement." The settlement stems from a lawsuit alleging that hackers accessed customers" personal…...