Bojangles restaurant in North Carolina goes viral for typo on sign
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by Mariah Ellis
6h ago
KNIGHTDALE, N.C. (WNCN) – A Bojangles restaurant in North Carolina is getting a lot of attention. “We were working around here, we were picking up trash and I saw the sign and said something is wrong here,” said Leandro Gonzalez Espinoza. Gonzalez, who was working in the area on Tuesday afternoon with his family business Gonzalez Gardening and Landscape LLC, said he had to Google an image of the fast-food restaurant just to make sure his eyes weren’t playing tricks on him ..read more
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Dog lost at RDU reunited with owner
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by Glyniss Wiggins, Kathryn Hubbard, Gilat Melamed
8h ago
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) -- A boxer dog was reunited with his owner Thursday morning after missing a flight Tuesday night. Raleigh-Durham International Airport officials said Moose was seen around the airport campus Wednesday afternoon. Alaska Airlines said Moose was scheduled for a flight on Tuesday with his owner, but "due to a misstep in the loading process, the dog did not make the trip ..read more
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SCOTUS abortion pill decision looms over NC patients
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by Judith Retana
10h ago
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- The U.S. Supreme Court is now weighing a major decision regarding access to the abortion pill. While it's difficult to read how the justices will side, it's also difficult to know how that decision will impact North Carolina. A group of anti-abortion doctors argued to the U.S. Supreme Court the FDA was wrong in expanding the window women can take Mifepristone, a medical abortion pill, and allowing a prescription without in-person doctor visits. During oral arguments this week, both the court's conservative and liberal justices seemed skeptical of the anti-abortion group ..read more
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Weight loss drug coverage at risk for North Carolina state employees
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by Russ Bowen
10h ago
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Around 24,000 people covered under the State Health Plan were already taking certain prescription drugs that fight obesity when the announcement came that their insurance will no longer pay for them. Now less than a week away from that going into effect, doctors worry about the impact on their patients. "So treating obesity is an important long term health goal for most people to either help regress chronic disease that they already have or prevent getting chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease which is still the leading cause of death for both men and women i ..read more
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Athletics and Ethics: NC sports betting calls attention to fan and player behavior
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by Savannah Rudicel
10h ago
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- North Carolina lottery officials project bettors to wager around $600 million within the first month of legalized sports betting. They base that projection on Wednesday’s sports betting report, which outlined the amount of money people gambled during the first day and first week they could place bets. According to the report, starting March 11, North Carolinians bet about $116.8 million of their own money, in addition to $81.3 million worth of free, promotional bets from gambling platforms. After the winners’ payouts and the book operators’ share, state of ..read more
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Man arrested after using garden hose at deadly Morganton fire never worked for FDNY
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by Robin Kanady
10h ago
MORGANTON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Officials in Morganton say a man pretending to be a firefighter refused to stop trying to put out a deadly fire, so they had to arrest him.  When firefighters controlled the flames at the duplex on Morehead Street in Morganton, they found the body of the woman who lives at the home inside early Wednesday morning.  Officials say they believe Yvonne Jamison, who lived at the home, was the woman found dead. An autopsy will confirm her identity. The director of public safety says they do not believe the fire is suspicious.   Investigators ha ..read more
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6 tips to keep your car clean, protected during North Carolina's pollen season
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by Laura Smith
11h ago
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Pollen is blanketing everything this time of year, so we want to help you avoid spending too much at the car wash with a few tips. According to The Car Place NC, pollen can cause damage to the car's interior and exterior with its acidic effect. It offered these six tips on how to protect your car from pollen. Park inside Rinse & wash - Pollen is so small and can hide in every nook and cranny. - Take your car to a car wash to ensure all of the small particles are out of areas you can't see Wax your vehicle - This adds a protective layer to your vehicle and could prev ..read more
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Man charged after 2 men found dead at Thomasville motel, police say
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by Emily Mikkelsen
11h ago
THOMASVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — An arrest has been made after a double homicide in Thomasville. According to police, they were called to the Budget Inn on North Road about a body being found in a room on Tuesday just before 5 p.m. At the scene, they found two men who had been shot to death. One of the men has been identified as Javon McCall, 40, of High Point. The second victim's name is not being released until his family can be notified. Police say that they were able to identify a suspect "early" in the investigation. "TPD detectives are to be commended for their quick and efficient work in iden ..read more
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Guilford County Board of Education reaches $3 million settlement in Dudley High School sex offense lawsuit
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by Brayden Stamps
11h ago
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit against the Guilford County Board of Education regarding a now-convicted sex offender who worked at Dudley High School, according to Rhine Law Firm. Two plaintiffs, listed as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2, and the Board of Education agreed to the $3 million settlement on Jan. 24. The plaintiffs are releasing their claims against the Board of Education as a part of the agreement. PREVIOUS: Former Dudley High School teaching assistant found guilty of sexually assaulting student Those claims were regarding the actions of now-co ..read more
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NC 12 on Ocracoke Island will be closed for next several days
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by Kevin Cheek, Jimmy LaRoue
19h ago
OCRACOKE N.C. (WAVY) -- The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has announced that NC12 on Ocracoke Island will remain closed for the next several days due to severe ocean overwash. On Sunday, March 24 a low pressure system moved into the area causing major ocean overwash and dangerous driving conditions between the National Park Service pony pens and the South Dock ferry terminal. Ferry service will remain suspended between Hatteras and Ocracoke until the highway reopens. Alternatively, those who need to access or leave Ocracoke Village can use the Ferry System’s Pamlico Sound ..read more
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