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Heavy rainfall eased drought conditions in western parts of the state, but counties in and to the east of the Triangle are still experiencing severe or even extreme droughts. -
The town is eyeing the former industrial plant for conversion into a major civic center. Potential uses include consolidating municipal offices, expanding indoor recreation, and adding community gathering spaces. -
Amid a tough election landscape for Republicans across the country, GOP candidates for the N.C. House are spending on TV ads in districts that haven’t been very competitive in the past. -
The free, voluntary Special Needs Occupant Program allows residents, parents, and caregivers to fill out an online form detailing specific disabilities, medical conditions, or communication barriers. -
At a recent city council committee meeting, Deputy City Manager Eddie Bowling announced that all staff will soon have access to a program called GovAI.
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Washington Post freelance photographer Heidi Levine was attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Levine speaks with NPR's Scott Detrow about the attack.
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