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March 7, 2023

Liquid asphalt tank on fire at facility in NC, evacuation order in place

Firefighters in Madison, Wisconsin, were trying to determine whether an explosion was possible after a fire broke out inside a tank holding 11,500 gallons of liquid asphalt.

March 7, 2023

Two of the four Americans kidnapped in Mexico are dead, two alive: report

Two American citizens who were kidnapped shortly after crossing into Mexico have died, while the two other are still alive, according to the governor of Tamaulipas.

March 6, 2023

Workers in Democrat-run North Carolina tourist city bemoan downtown decline: 'Really disturbing'

Business owners and workers in Asheville, North Carolina, said their downtown district is deteriorating amid rising crime, rampant homelessness and a diminishing police presence.

March 3, 2023

North Carolina businessman still out on bond after 13-count conspiracy indictment

Insurance magnate Greg E. Lindberg of Durham, North Carolina, remains free on an unsecured bond after being indicted on 13 charges in a massive insurance fraud scheme.

March 3, 2023

Veterans, family members still suffering from toxic Camp Lejeune water as unresolved illness claims grow

Many U.S. service members say their time at Camp Lejeune and exposure to its toxic water for decades its led to severe illness, including cancer, leukemia and more.

March 3, 2023

Asheville, North Carolina residents demand city handle rising crime and homelessness

Asheville residents Helen Hyatt, Bailey Stockwell and Anthony Coggiola on their experience in the town as crime rises and their demands for more police.

March 2, 2023

North Carolina education pushes pilot program to boost teacher retention

The North Carolina education board is seeking a pilot teacher licensing program. This would pay educators based on performance rather than years of experience.

March 2, 2023

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Robinson to give GOP response to Democratic Gov. Cooper

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will give the GOP response to Democratic Gov. Cooper's State of the State address next week. Cooper's address will be Monday night.

March 2, 2023

Shanquella Robinson case needs 'high-level diplomatic intervention' after mysterious death in Mexico: attorney

Shanquella Robinson's family attorney is calling on the Biden administration for more help as the family enters the fourth month of seeking answers about Robinson's death.

March 2, 2023

Apple abruptly closes North Carolina store following multiple shootings at mall

Apple announced its store at Northlake Mall in Charlotte, North Carolina would close permanently one day after the mall experienced its third shooting in less than three months.