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Public Safety & Transit: A new North Carolina state audit of Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) flags major gaps, including weak fare enforcement, security shortcomings, and failure to follow Federal Transit Administration safety guidelines after a fatal 2025 light-rail stabbing. Elections: Gov. Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 958, calling it “anti-voter” for cutting early voting and expanding voter-roll maintenance and post-election audits; House Republicans say they plan to try to override. Community Well-Being: Union County Parks is rolling out “Happy to Chat” benches to reduce loneliness, with a kickoff at Cane Creek Park Aug. 21. Food Safety: Walmart recalled Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits in 29 states, including North Carolina, due to possible listeria contamination. Business & Jobs: FedEx’s “Network 2.0” overhaul is accelerating closures of hundreds of U.S. package facilities, with major workforce impacts.

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North Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Search Based on Cannabis Odor for 3rd Time This Year

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The race to power AI could reshape North Carolina’s grid — and its communities

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Year Founded	2011
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Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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The T&C Guide to College Towns: North Carolina

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Year Founded	1846
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Domain Registration Year	1999
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Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
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Salisbury among 5 cities tied for 13th in North Carolina for scam reports in July

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2019
Website	https://rowannews.com/
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Publication Location	United States, North Carolina,
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Meath Council welcomes delegation from Cary, North Carolina to celebrate 25 years of sister city partnership

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Publication Location	Ireland, Drogheda
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North Carolina governor vetoes controversial bill that would change elections North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed the controversial House Bill 958, a measure that would change the state's voting and elections.

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Year Founded	1954
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Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Asheville
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North Carolina health officials urge vaccinations as school season starts As back-to-school season returns, North Carolina health officials are reminding families of the importance of vaccinations.

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Year Founded	1954
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Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Asheville
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Medical Firm to Build $600M Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Site in North Carolina

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Year Founded	2009
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Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	United States, California, San Diego
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