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Tim Scott, a potential Trump VP pick, launches a $14 million outreach effort to minority voters
A top ally and potential running mate of ex-President Donald Trump is launching an effort to win over Black and other nonwhite working class voters he argues could be the deciding factor in November’s elections. South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott is the only Black Republican in the Senate. Scott …
Israeli strike kills at least 33 people at a Gaza school the military claims was being used by Hamas
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An Israeli strike early Thursday on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza killed at least 33 people, including 12 women and children, according to local health officials.
Widow of Beau Biden tells jurors in Hunter Biden's gun trial that she threw firearm in a trash can
WILMINGTON, Del. — The widow of Hunter Biden's brother told jurors in his federal gun trial Thursday about the moment she found the revolver in his truck, describing how she put it into a leather pouch, stuffed it into a shopping bag and tossed it in a trash can outside a market near her home.
North Carolina GOP lawmakers agree to add a health exemption to a bill that limits masking
North Carolina Republican lawmakers have reached a compromise on a bill that would have removed protections for people who wear masks in public for health reasons. The new version of the bill includes language that allows people to wear a mask in public to prevent the spread of contagious di…
North Carolina driver's license backlog may soon end, DMV commissioner says
The backlog for North Carolina driver’s license and identification cards could be coming to an end soon. The state's DMV commissioner told lawmakers on Thursday that he anticipates the backlog to be eliminated by the end of June. More than 350,000 physical licenses and identification cards h…
North Carolina woman and her dad complete prison sentences for death of her Irish husband
The wife of an Irish businessman who was beaten to death in 2015 and the woman's father have been released from North Carolina prisons. Molly Martens Corbett and her father, Thomas Martens, served another seven months behind bars after entering pleas to voluntary manslaughter last year. They…
‘Wheel of Fortune’: Vanna White bids an emotional goodbye to Pat Sajak
Ahead of Pat Sajak’s final episode as the host of “Wheel of Fortune,” Vanna White paid an emotional tribute to her co-host of four decades. On Thursday’s episode of the game show, White honored Sajak’s work and their friendship with a video segment that featured clips and photos tracing thei…
North Carolina House speaker says university athletics scheduling bill isn't going further
The most powerful member of the North Carolina House says legislation requiring several University of North Carolina system schools to play each other regularly in football and basketball is done for the year. A House committee on universities approved the measure Tuesday. House Speaker Tim Moore told reporters Thursday the bill won't come to the chamber floor but didn't give a specific reason. The bill would require teams at UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. State to play each other at least once annually. The Wolfpack and Tar Heels would also have to play East Carolina, Appalachian State or Charlotte at least once every year in those sports.
'It's a crime against humanity': Palestinian describes Gaza school bombed in the night
At a school in Deir Al-Balah where displaced Gazans have been sheltering, bombs struck during the night, killing at least 35 and injuring many more, according to the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA). 'Blood is everywhere on the rubble,' said Mahmoud Nijim, who says he ran to the school …
NCHSAA announces statewide award winners for 2023-2024
CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association's Annual Awards Ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 12 at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center. During the ceremony, the NCHSAA will honor recipients of Awards and Scholarships for the 2023-2024 school …
Pat Sajak’s final ‘Wheel of Fortune’ airs Friday. What to know about his spin as host
LOS ANGELES — Pat Sajak will wind down his record-breaking spin hosting “Wheel of Fortune” on Friday night. Here’s what to know about the game show icon’s decadeslong tenure on the show. When does Sajak’s final episode air? The “Wheel of Fortune” Season 41 finale, titled “Thanks for the Memories,” airs at 7:30 p.m. ET Friday on ABC (check local listings). Thursday’s penultimate episode will ...
Dollar Tree putting Family Dollar up for sale after disastrous merger, mass closings
Messy stores, high prices and over-expansion have plagued discount chain Family Dollar, which announced plans to shutter more than 900 stores across the U.S. last year.
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Shoppers are hyper-focused on ‘value.’ That doesn’t mean buying the cheapest option
New York (CNN) — American households want the biggest bang for their buck right now when they pull their wallets out to shop. That doesn’t mean they want something cheap all the time.
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Two Things: Taking a minute to remember individuals on a solemn anniversary; A long shot bid to restore access to public records
A solemn Thursday. Take a moment for gratitude.
'Dismayed': Rockingham County loses insurance coverage for beleaguered jail
Adetention facility that's seen 11 deaths — five of which were suicides — since 2021, and felt the weight of a federal wrongful death lawsuit, has lost liability insurance coverage and has 25 days to find a new carrier
Greensboro neighbors: Obituaries for June 6
Read through the obituaries published today in Greensboro News and Record.
'Respect' is why this son is retracing his father's steps 80 years later on D-Day
The son is in Normandy today, retracing the footsteps of his father 80 years ago during the greatest invasion in the history of war.
McDowell County teen arrested for assault of school administrators
The student, a female, had been confronted about being in possession of a vaping product on school property, the police report said.
Wilkes County teacher facing multiple sex charges. Allegations involve multiple victims.
A former Wilkes County Schools’ coach and teacher is facing multiple sex charges involving multiple victims, authorities said.
Former Greensboro City Manager Jaiyeoba gets new, temporary job
Jaiyeoba’s contract with Zebulon runs through July 1 with an option for the town to extend the agreement.
NC town's police captain, 77, reportedly crashes patrol car into woman's house
Rosemary Kollstedt said she was at her home on Pea Ridge Street around 8 a.m. when she heard “a tremendous crash.”
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Crime
Murder charge filed in Greensboro: 67-year-old shooting victim had arranged a transaction through an online marketplace.
Police found Kathryn Garton Holmes, 67, suffering from a gunshot wound after responding to a report of a vehicle accident on Denny Road in northern Greensboro.
Authorities close Greensboro restaurant, say it was operating as a nightclub
City had received complaints over noise, gunshots, increased traffic and other disturbances.
Rockingham County Sheriff: Danville man leads high-speed chase through Triad counties, holds four passengers against their will
A 51-year-old man was arrested after holding four passengers against their will during a high-speed, two-state chase on Monday, according to a news release from the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office.
Eden man who led authorities on high-speed chase into Virginia faces drug charges
Henry County deputies say Ford Explorer was traveling over 100 mph.
Politics
Greensboro approves $344k incentives for packaging company
In order to receive the incentives, the company must create 80 new jobs by the end of 2027 and invest $26.94 million in their McConnell Road facility by the end of 2028.
'We don’t want to have to do this:' Greensboro officials talk controversial landfill plan
The Bingham Park/White Street Landfill issue was raised by two speakers who opposed the city's dissolution of its Solid Waste Management Commission.
Former Greensboro City Manager Jaiyeoba gets new, temporary job
Jaiyeoba’s contract with Zebulon runs through July 1 with an option for the town to extend the agreement.
Victim's father advocates for safe gun storage. Governor also spoke at kickoff for NC S.A.F.E. Week of Action
“Being one of those numbers, I say to you, we’re the reason these events are important,”
