The four-state settlement resolves allegations that Food Lion parent company Ahold Delhaize violated the False Claims Act.
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- Tanasia Kenney The Charlotte Observer
Krispy Kreme is celebrating Election Day with a sweet giveaway.
- Sharon McBrayer
So far, the two have spent around $250 from their savings to create the platform.
- JOHN HINTON Winston-Salem Journal
Polls open at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and close at 7:30 p.m.
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Two Wake Forest medical students are bringing free doula support to Atrium Health Cabarrus, helping patients navigate labor with additional emotional and physical care.
- Cabarrus Arts Council
Cabarrus Arts Council releases calendar of upcoming arts events.
- BRYANT ROCHE Greensboro News & Record
"To protect student privacy, the association does not publicly discuss confidential information involving individual student-athletes."
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The state biologist assigned to Buncombe County asked the Asheville City Council to bring back funding for bear-resistant trash cans and beef up the penalties for feeding bears.
Three customers suffered burns from margaritas at a Chili’s Grill and Bar, after the popular cocktails were prepared with a toxic degreasing chemical, according to health department officials in western North Carolina.
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Salisbury Transit will not operate Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. Regular bus and ADA/Paratransit service resumes Nov. 12 from 6 a.m. to 7:08 p.m.
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A writer visits Pulliam’s and Kermit’s in Winston-Salem, exploring bright red North Carolina hot dogs, family-run traditions and NASCAR-flavored nostalgia.
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Cox Mill finished third at the NCHSAA 7A girls golf state championship at Seven Lakes Golf Club, led by top-10 individual performances from two juniors.
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UNC Greensboro men’s basketball has sold out its Nov. 3 home opener vs. Milligan at Bodford Arena, the program’s first sellout since December 2019.
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🎧 From land acknowledgments to neighborhood disagreements, the hosts examine how freedom, fairness and human dignity become meaningful through everyday choices.
🎧 Automation promises greater productivity, yet workers risk losing the relationships, experience and sense of purpose that give their careers value.
🎧 Talking about others can strengthen relationships, build trust and reinforce social norms — but knowing when to stay quiet still matters.
With just eight teams left in the competition, “Dancing with the Stars” is headed toward the “this is going to hurt” eliminations.
AXE reports that choosing the right deodorant for teen boys involves understanding body odor causes during puberty and selecting suitable products based on individual needs.
My ex and I are still friendly. We have a mutual dog that lives with her, but I cover the vet bills. Recently, the poor little thing got a bacterial infection and was at death’s door. My ex called crying and, of course, I offered to take care of the treatment (anywhere from three to six weeks of daily shots at $44 a pop). No, it didn’t thrill me, and it won’t kill me — it’s something I feel that I need to do because of our history.
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