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While twenty-five years have dulled the immediate shock of the strikes on the World Trade Center, Shanksville, and the Pentagon, the enduring impact on local communities remains unmistakable. For retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Russell Jamison, now a resident of eastern North Carolina, the day did not just change history—it permanently reshaped his identity.
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Thousands of military families are running out of time to prove Camp Lejeune toxic water exposure while the government restricts access to critical verifying data. -
Under the proposal by Police Chief K.Z. Thomas, the curfew would run from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., Thursday through Saturday nights. It applies to public parks and business districts, following summer "teen takeover" events that heavily stressed local law enforcement resources. -
Camp Lejeune toxic water victims and grieving families are launching a third mass rally at the U.S. Capitol next week, demanding lawmakers pass a crucial legislative fix to clear a massive backlog of stalled lawsuits. -
The Division of Marine Fisheries has released its 2025 review, and the news is troubling for the state’s most valuable commercial catch: the blue crab. -
North Carolina secures a historic $590 million settlement with DuPont and Chemours over PFAS contamination, bringing total recoveries to nearly $2 billion. -
Immigration judges at Charlotte’s immigration court ordered more than 18,000 removals from January through August, more than twice the number ordered during the same period in 2024. -
Deputies say scammers have set up fake websites and social media profiles impersonating the Weeks Motor Company. The former used car dealership at Hull Road and U.S. 258 is permanently closed, but fraudsters are using its name and branding to sell nonexistent vehicles. -
Asheville City Council unanimously passed an ordinance aimed at strengthening protections for renters — but city officials have indicated the new policy is limited by state law. -
On Sunday, drummers from New Bern High School and H.J. MacDonald Middle School will perform as part of the Let’s Beat Breast Cancer campaign.
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