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‘I want you’: how the U.S. military reevaluates recruiting during periods of drought

Media HubNov 9, 2024
‘I want you’: how the U.S. military reevaluates recruiting during periods of drought

Story by Kellie Finch via UNC Media Hub Cover by Olivia Goodson CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—Hidden in a business park, sandwiched between a dentist’s office and an Italian restaurant, two people sit in the U.S. Army Recruiting Center.…

43 monkeys remain on the run from South Carolina lab. CEO thinks they’re having an adventure

43 monkeys remain on the run from South Carolina lab. CEO thinks they’re having an adventure

By JEFFREY COLLINS, DYLAN LOVAN and BEN FINLEY Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Forty-three monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina have been spotted in the woods near the…

North Carolina governor picks labor chief to serve until next commissioner is sworn in

North Carolina governor picks labor chief to serve until next commissioner is sworn in

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A longtime North Carolina Labor Department administrator has been elevated to lead the state agency for the next two months as Gov. Roy Cooper named him on Friday to succeed Commissioner…

43 monkeys escape from a South Carolina medical lab. Police say there is no serious danger

43 monkeys escape from a South Carolina medical lab. Police say there is no serious danger

By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press YEMASSEE, S.C. (AP) — Forty-three monkeys escaped from a compound used for medical research in South Carolina but the nearby police chief said there is “almost no danger” to the…

Republicans make gains in numerous state legislatures. But Democrats also notch a few wins

Republicans make gains in numerous state legislatures. But Democrats also notch a few wins

By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Republicans running on the ballot underneath President-elect Donald Trump made gains in numerous state legislative chambers, though Democrats also notched a few victories in an expensive battle for state…

Democrats gain another statewide position in North Carolina with Rachel Hunt victory

Democrats gain another statewide position in North Carolina with Rachel Hunt victory

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democrats will hold one additional spot in the group of top statewide elected positions in North Carolina after Tuesday’s elections, while Republicans continued their recent…