Claire Kempner defeats incumbent Republican Tim Reeder by 226 votes in the North Carolina House District 9 race. Reeder conceded Thursday.
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Severe and extreme drought conditions are spreading across eastern North Carolina, with nearly 10% of the state now experiencing extreme drought. -
United Launch Alliance plans to launch a Vulcan rocket carrying 40 Amazon Leo satellites Friday afternoon, with a possible view from the Crystal Coast and Outer Banks. -
A yearlong study is nearing completion as researchers work to identify sources of bacteria contamination in Havelock's Slocum Creek. -
Reps. Deborah Ross and Don Davis call for swift compensation for Camp Lejeune water contamination victims during Veterans Day remarks on the House floor. -
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Former N.C. Rep. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln, faces two counts each of embezzlement and obtaining property by false pretenses. The indictment says he "aided and abetted" David Coble, leader of the dark money group Greater Carolina. -
The ceremony will be held on Dec. 4 in Raleigh.
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