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Scientific studies show climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a ‘scam’
Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'
The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health, an idea that President Donald Trump called “a scam.”
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February 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Scientific studies show climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a ‘scam’
Conservative activists want to use software with controversial origins to check NC’s voter rolls #ncpol
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Conservative activists want to use software with controversial origins to check NC’s voter rolls • NC Newsline
Conservative activists promoting controversial computer software used to challenge voters are getting a warm welcome from Republican state elections officials.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Conservative activists want to use software with controversial origins to check NC’s voter rolls #ncpol
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Senator Thom Tillis warns Fed nominee, he could be in for a very long process for approval
Tillis suggests Warsh faces long Fed chair nomination process that could restrict his business life
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina says he won't support the confirmation of any Fed nominee until the Justice Dept.'s investigation into chairman Jerome Powell is resolved.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Senator Thom Tillis warns Fed nominee, he could be in for a very long process for approval
Opinion: The GOP crime problem
Michael Whatley needs to let us know where he stands on the pardoning sex abusers, selling pardons, and covering up the Epstein files.
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Michael Whatley needs to let us know where he stands on the pardoning sex abusers, selling pardons, and covering up the Epstein files.
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The GOP crime problem
Michael Whatley needs to let us know where he stands on the pardoning sex abusers, selling pardons, and covering up the Epstein files.
www.politicsnc.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Opinion: The GOP crime problem
Michael Whatley needs to let us know where he stands on the pardoning sex abusers, selling pardons, and covering up the Epstein files.
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Michael Whatley needs to let us know where he stands on the pardoning sex abusers, selling pardons, and covering up the Epstein files.
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Wendy's plans to close as many as 350 restaurants
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Wendy’s is closing 6% of its stores by mid-2026 | CNN Business
Wendy’s is planning to close hundreds of locations across the United States as part of its turnaround plan.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Wendy's plans to close as many as 350 restaurants
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Family members who lost loved ones in an October 2022 Raleigh mass shooting were laden with emotion after Austin Thompson was sentenced to five consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole today.
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'It's what we were hoping for:' Families of victims find closure in mass shooter's life sentence
Family members who lost loved ones in an October 2022 Raleigh mass shooting were laden with emotion after Austin Thompson was sentenced to five consecutive life sentences without the possibility of pa...
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February 13, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Family members who lost loved ones in an October 2022 Raleigh mass shooting were laden with emotion after Austin Thompson was sentenced to five consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole today.
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Thanks- I didn't know that...
February 13, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Thanks- I didn't know that...
Chris Paul, the Wake Forest star and the first NBA player to achieve 20,000 points has finally retired.
#nba #wakeforest
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#nba #wakeforest
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Chris Paul, the 'Point God,' retires as NBA's All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run
Chris Paul has announced he is retiring from the NBA after a 21-season career that stacks up as Hall of Fame worthy. He shared the news Friday during All-Star weekend at the Clippers’ arena in Inglewo...
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February 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Chris Paul, the Wake Forest star and the first NBA player to achieve 20,000 points has finally retired.
#nba #wakeforest
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#nba #wakeforest
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This is the biggest bunch of corporate-speak ever:
“This reduction in corporate staff allows Lowe’s to strengthen our frontline focus while remaining agile in a dynamic home improvement environment.”
One sentence, whole buzzword bingo card. Boom.
“This reduction in corporate staff allows Lowe’s to strengthen our frontline focus while remaining agile in a dynamic home improvement environment.”
One sentence, whole buzzword bingo card. Boom.
One of the Charlotte region’s biggest employers said slashing 600 jobs allows it “to strengthen our frontline focus while remaining agile...”
Lowe’s home improvement near Charlotte to cut 600 jobs in corporate, other roles
One of the Charlotte region’s biggest employers said slashing 600 jobs allows it “to strengthen our frontline focus while remaining agile...”
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February 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
This is the biggest bunch of corporate-speak ever:
“This reduction in corporate staff allows Lowe’s to strengthen our frontline focus while remaining agile in a dynamic home improvement environment.”
One sentence, whole buzzword bingo card. Boom.
“This reduction in corporate staff allows Lowe’s to strengthen our frontline focus while remaining agile in a dynamic home improvement environment.”
One sentence, whole buzzword bingo card. Boom.
Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January
Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January, less than expected
The consumer price index was expected to increase 2.5% from a year ago in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
www.cnbc.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January
As power bills climb, NC expands rebate program
Gov. Josh Stein announced the statewide expansion of Energy Saver NC as rising electricity demand and grid upgrades drive higher power bills across North Carolina
Gov. Josh Stein announced the statewide expansion of Energy Saver NC as rising electricity demand and grid upgrades drive higher power bills across North Carolina
As power bills climb, NC expands rebate program
Gov. Josh Stein announced the statewide expansion of Energy Saver NC as rising electricity demand and grid upgrades drive higher power bills across North Carolina.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:10 PM
As power bills climb, NC expands rebate program
Gov. Josh Stein announced the statewide expansion of Energy Saver NC as rising electricity demand and grid upgrades drive higher power bills across North Carolina
Gov. Josh Stein announced the statewide expansion of Energy Saver NC as rising electricity demand and grid upgrades drive higher power bills across North Carolina
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In a 218-213 vote, the House passed a new, more aggressive version of the SAVE Act.
The measure’s documentary proof of citizenship requirements to vote would particularly burden the roughly 69 million married women who took their husband’s name — a group that leans to the right.
The measure’s documentary proof of citizenship requirements to vote would particularly burden the roughly 69 million married women who took their husband’s name — a group that leans to the right.
House GOP passes sweeping anti-voting bill that could disenfranchise millions, sends measure to Senate
The GOP’s push for the measure was driven by blatantly false claims.
www.democracydocket.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
In a 218-213 vote, the House passed a new, more aggressive version of the SAVE Act.
The measure’s documentary proof of citizenship requirements to vote would particularly burden the roughly 69 million married women who took their husband’s name — a group that leans to the right.
The measure’s documentary proof of citizenship requirements to vote would particularly burden the roughly 69 million married women who took their husband’s name — a group that leans to the right.
Stupidity in the Oval Office...
NEW: In a drastic reversal, Trump has gone from embracing “the opportunity to build even more bridges” with Canada in 2017 to threatening to stop the opening of the Gordie Howe bridge until Canada “treats the U.S. with … Fairness and Respect.”
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Trump Threatens to Block Michigan-Canada Bridge He Once Championed
The president’s targeting of the bridge shows just how drastically U.S.-Canada relations have fallen between his two terms.
www.propublica.org
February 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Stupidity in the Oval Office...
The whole state is in a drought, a small area near Charlotte is listed as 'extreme drought.' Rain this weekend will be welcome. #ncwx droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/S...
February 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The whole state is in a drought, a small area near Charlotte is listed as 'extreme drought.' Rain this weekend will be welcome. #ncwx droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/S...
Sunny in downtown Morganton. Temp: 44 degrees @ncwx
February 13, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Sunny in downtown Morganton. Temp: 44 degrees @ncwx
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You can count on Trump to help out his rich friends.
February 12, 2026 at 6:51 PM
You can count on Trump to help out his rich friends.
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In light of this week's EPA news, I highly recommend this book.
In the year 2099 climate refugees must brave powerful drones to cross the border into Canada.The story engages while it describes the full range of our possible climate futures. #SciFi #Kindle #books 'The Hurricane Code'.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:31 PM
In light of this week's EPA news, I highly recommend this book.
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Climate Update: Three national leaders who Deny a Warming World #climate
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February 13, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Climate Update: Three national leaders who Deny a Warming World #climate
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Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...
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February 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
North Carolina 2026 Voter Guide
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February 12, 2026 at 6:40 PM
North Carolina 2026 Voter Guide
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Watch him vote for the SAVE Act and disenfranchise millions of women.
Fetterman: "I met with Secretary Noem. I've always treated her with respect. I refuse and never will engage in the kinds of sexist terms like 'ICE Barbie' that the left media will use."
February 12, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Watch him vote for the SAVE Act and disenfranchise millions of women.
Chatham County approves 12-month moratorium on data centers, crypto mining www.wral.com/news/local/c...
Chatham County approves 12-month moratorium on data centers, crypto mining
According to a presentation on the matter during the county's commissioners meeting on Wednesday, the ban will apply to all development approvals for data centers, data processing facilities, cryptocu...
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February 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Democracy Watch: I moderated a Democratic District 11 congressional forum. Here’s what the candidates said. #ncpol
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Democracy Watch: I moderated a Democratic District 11 congressional forum. Here’s what the candidates said. • Asheville Watchdog
Three days before polls open for early voting ahead of the March 3 primary elections, the five Democratic candidates in North Carolina’s District 11 congressional race participated in a forum hosted b...
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February 12, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Democracy Watch: I moderated a Democratic District 11 congressional forum. Here’s what the candidates said. #ncpol
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