Gov. Pat McCrory says his “biggest concern” about the N.C. Senate’s draft state budget is the plan embedded in it to shift hundreds of millions of dollars in sales-tax revenue from urban to rural counties. The proposal “will have a…
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They said it: Transcript from Vanderbilt, LSU, TCU, Cal St. Fullerton coaches … – Omaha World
Posted: Friday, June 12, 2015 2:58 pm They said it: Transcript from Vanderbilt, LSU, TCU, Cal St. Fullerton coaches’ press conference By World-Herald Sports The Omaha World-Herald The transcript from the pre-CWS press conference with Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin, LSU…
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West Virginia officials kick off tourism marketing campaign
The Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — With millions of extra dollars for tourism, West Virginia is kicking off a marketing campaign to sell its story to surrounding states. On Friday, state Tourism Commissioner Amy Shuler Goodwin announced the campaign…
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Latest on church shooting: March remembers victims
7:10 p.m. Hundreds of demonstrators are marching through downtown Charleston, holding signs that read: “Still We Rise” and “Stop White Terrorism.” It’s at least the second march Saturday night. Police are blocking off streets as the protesters move around the…
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Real Estate News — Local ERA agency takes part in summer camp challenge …
Half dozen agents sign on with Carolina One Real Estate Inland offices of a major Charleston area brokerage snagged a new group of real estate pros. Timothy Wright, Michael Harris, Nevja Smalls Wigfall, Christina Foster, Sabrina Whatley and Dena Marie…
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Boom in Treetop Parks Lets Visitors Learn the Ropes
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World Reacts to Racial Tensions, Gun Violence in US
BEIJING— Often the target of U.S. human rights accusations, China wasted little time returning such charges following the shooting at a historic black church in South Carolina that left nine people dead. Elsewhere, the attack renewed perceptions that Americans have…
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What does Asheville offer to young adults? – Asheville Citizen
When it comes to twenty-somethings and their lives, opinions are not scarce. The phrase “failure to launch” is used all too frequently and blame is often shifted around until its owner is nowhere to be found. However, this phrase is…
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Here are some ways you can soon pay with your phone
Posted: Friday, June 19, 2015 10:32 am Here are some ways you can soon pay with your phone Associated Press | SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Big tech companies are competing to help you pay for a store purchase with your…
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Panthers’ Cam Newton: New deal, new commitment to go deep in Charlotte
Local News Bradenton restaurateur Jose Baserva, of Jose’s Real Cuban Food restaurant, dies at 57
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