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North Carolina court says speedway can sue top health official over COVID-19 closure

North Carolina court says speedway can sue top health official over COVID-19 closure

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina racetrack shuttered briefly for defying state gathering limits during the pandemic can sue the top health regulator on allegations that Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration…

Fort Liberty soldier in mother’s custody after being accused of lying about ties to insurrectionist group

Fort Liberty soldier in mother’s custody after being accused of lying about ties to insurrectionist group

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina-based soldier accused of lying to military authorities about his ties with a group that advocated overthrowing the U.S. government can live at his parents’ home while the case is pending,…

RDU breaks passenger traffic records for 2nd straight month

WPTF StaffAug 22, 2024
RDU breaks passenger traffic records for 2nd straight month

Crystal Lorbacher on RDU Airport’s record-breaking summer traffic RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Raleigh Durham International Airport set new passenger traffic records in June and July and welcomed more travelers than ever during the July 4th…

Wake County woman took a ‘ballot selfie.’ Now she’s suing state elections board for laws that ban it

Wake County woman took a ‘ballot selfie.’ Now she’s suing state elections board for laws that ban it

By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A woman is suing the North Carolina elections board over state laws that ban most photography in polling places after she took a selfie with her…

Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination

Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and JILL COLVIN Associated Press ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — At his first outdoor rally since last month’s attempted assassination, Donald Trump spoke from behind bulletproof glass Wednesday in North Carolina at an event…

Fort Liberty soldier indicted for lying about association with group advocating government overthrow

Fort Liberty soldier indicted for lying about association with group advocating government overthrow

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An active-duty soldier based in North Carolina has been indicted on charges of having lied to military authorities about his association with a group that advocated overthrowing the U.S. government and…