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Christmas in July: All for a good cause

July 18, 2025
With nearly 10,900 children currently in foster care throughout North Carolina, the need for support is urgent. PINEVILLE, N.C. — Christmas is coming early this year in Pineville, but not with snow or sleigh bells. Instead, it’s bringing hope and support to some of North Carolina’s most vulnerable children.…
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Burke County jail inmate dies during medical exam

July 18, 2025
A person who was an inmate at Burke County Jail died after collapsing during a medical check, officials said. MORGANTON, N.C. — A person at the Burke County Jail died Thursday after collapsing during a medical check, officials said.  On Thursday, an inmate collapsed while getting a medical exam at the jail.…
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Two teens hurt in Uptown shooting

July 18, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two teenagers were hurt in a shooting in Uptown Charlotte, according to police reports. The shooting happened on Thursday morning in the 200 block of S. Poplar Street, which is near Truist Field. A police report lists two teenage victims. …
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Coca-Cola says “not so fast” after Trump announcement

July 18, 2025
The ingredients in your Coke won’t be changing overnight. WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — The president announced this week that Coca-Cola would be reverting to using sugar cane, but the company remains non-committal about any changes to their formula. The ingredients in your Coke won’t be changing overnight.…