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Senate proposal sparks local backlash over property, water control concerns
RALEIGH, N.C. (WIZS) - Local leaders are pushing back strongly in opposition to a particular portion of N.C. Senate Bill 214 which, if passed, would allow Franklin County to t...
Reports: Jim France to step down as NASCAR's chief executive officer, Steve O'Donnell promoted
NASCAR majority owner Jim France is stepping down as chief executive and will be replaced by president Steve O'Donnell, according to multiple reports. France will remain as NA...
Intel carries Wall Street toward another record, while oil prices yo-yo lower
NEW YORK (AP) - A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report is leading technology stocks higher, while oil prices keep swinging in the wait for what's next with the Ir...
The NHL playoffs are nearing a record for penalty shots and it's still the first round
The start of the NHL playoffs has already featured more penalty shots than the last three years combined. Through just 21 games there have been four penalty shots, which is al...
Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh
The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as his successor. U....
Drought continues to worsen across North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - With less than one inch of rain falling this month in many parts of North Carolina, drought conditions are continuing to worsen. Forty-seven countie...
Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment
The Justice Department will adopt firing squad as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases. The Justi...
Federal officials charge US soldier with using classified intel to win over $400K bet on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win mo...
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Fresh Lemonade
This classic, homemade lemonade is crisp and refreshing. Ingredients 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons) 1 cup sugar 4 cups cold water Ice Optional: lemon sl...
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The beauty of the fringe tree in North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I can vividly recall the first time I ever laid eyes on a "Fringe Tree" (Chionanthus virginicus), also known as "Grandfather's Beard.&quo...
