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A Lexington police officer was recognized nationally for his ability to bust drug traffickers along Interstate 85. But then the officer became a major drug trafficker himself and is now serving a 21-year prison sentence.
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NC Health NewsTriangle-based Duke Health has crossed into the Piedmont region, expanding its footprint into Atrium Health and Novant Health territory. Duke acquired Lake Norman Regional in Mooresville in April and will rebrand the hospital as Duke Health Lake Norman. What will this mean for health care? -
Nick de la Canal/WFAEThe stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on the Blue Line is getting national attention and a response from the White House. That comes as city elections take place. The results are in, and we’ll catch you up. Last week, CMS announced good news for testing, but this week brings more sobering news: nationwide declines in 12th grade math and reading scores. In short, they are abysmal. Plus, Charlotte FC goes for history.
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LOCAL NEWS
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As the state works to ramp up support for formerly incarcerated people, one nonprofit is hitting the road to fill in gaps and provide on-the-ground support. -
In a purple state, progressive members of NC House wanted own caucus to promote an agenda more strident than the overall Democratic Party’s. -
Duke Health steps out of the Triangle with a new partnership and a Duke-branded hospital in the Charlotte region. For patients in Charlotte, the move could mean more choice — and maybe even lower prices. -
State Auditor Dave Boliek, a Republican, criticized Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles over the city's handling of a $305,000 financial settlement with police Chief Johnny Jennings. -
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NATION & WORLD
DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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Gov. Josh Stein will announce his latest federal budget request today, which includes more Helene recovery funding. State Auditor Dave Boliek criticizes Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and city leadership over the $305k settlement paid to police chief Johnny Jennings. Charlotte F.C. ties an MLS record for consecutive wins, secures a playoff spot.
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