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The town of Cary in North Carolina just changed its name because of Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey may not officially be the sole “Queen of Christmas,” but she now has a unique connection to the town of Cary, North Carolina. Founded in 1750, Cary shares the same pronunciation as Carey’s name. Mayor Harold Weinbrecht embraced this coincidence to honor the singer’s legacy. Weinbrecht announced on local station Mix 101.5 that…
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North Carolina’s historically Black colleges ramp up mobilization efforts ahead of U.S. election
With just days before the 2024 U.S. election, North Carolina’s 10 historically Black...
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Why North Carolina governor candidate Mark Robinson is suing CNN
North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has filed a lawsuit against CNN following...
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Kamala Harris criticizes Trump for Hurricane misinformation in address to predominantly Black church audience
Kamala Harris addressed misinformation spread by Donald Trump regarding the government’s...
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The alleged amateur ‘fraudster’ who was arrested claims dentist’s $4M house was foreclosed before stealing it
A North Carolina woman accused of fraudulently transferring the deed of a $4 million property into her name claims she believed the home was abandoned, and this has raised concerns for homeowners the frequency...
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Outrage after 21-year-old black man Javion Magee is found dead with rope around his neck in North Carolina, police deny lynching
The family of Javion Magee, a 21-year-old truck driver from Chicago, is demanding answers after he was found dead with a rope around his neck in a rural area of North Carolina on September 11. Although...
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North Carolina: 17-year-old makes history earning his private pilot’s license
Ryan Garner, 17, has made aviation history by being the youngest and first African American to receive a private pilot’s license at Goose Creek Aiport. The Indian Trail teen told WCNC, “I have...
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Mom faces charges after leaving daughter in locked car in blistering heat to go to work
Ashlee Stallings, a 36-year-old mother from North Carolina, is facing manslaughter charges following the death of her 8-year-old daughter. Police reported that Stallings left her daughter locked inside...
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18-year-old high schooler wins $1M from $10 scratch card he asked his sister to purchase for him
An 18-year-old from North Carolina has won a million dollars thanks to a $10 scratch card bought by his sister, Dasha Silas. Jalen McLean is considering purchasing an Audi out of the $1 million earnings...
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It isn’t Ozempic – One-time 275-pound DJ Burns sheds 17 percent of his body weight ahead of NBA Draft
One-time 275-pound North Carolina State center DJ Burns believes Ozempic is not the only effective way to shed pounds quickly. DJ Burns said he shed around 17 percent of his body weight naturally without...
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Woman dives into Florida lake in attempt to escape arrest after allegedly stealing car during test drive
A woman who allegedly stole a 2024 Honda Civic during a test drive and led the police on a high-speed chase attempted diving into a Florida lake, according to dramatic dashcam footage released by the Florida...
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North Carolina man stages his own arrest to pull off a surprise marriage proposal
When Shane Archie, a native of North Carolina, decided to organize a birthday party for his girlfriend, his intention was not only targeted at celebrating her special day but also to pull a memorable surprise....
