Tag: North Carolina
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Austin Thompson Pleads Guilty in NC Mass Shooting Case
Summary of the Guilty Plea In a pivotal turn for a high-profile case, Austin Thompson pleaded guilty on Wednesday to all charges connected to a mass shooting in North Carolina in 2022. The admission marks a rare endpoint to a case that many expected would go to trial, drawing renewed attention to the victims, their…
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Austin Thompson Pleads Guilty in North Carolina Shooting That Left 5 Dead
Overview A one-time dramatic turn in a high-profile mass shooting case occurred this week in North Carolina as Austin Thompson pleaded guilty to all charges tied to a deadly 2022 rampage that left five people dead. The agreement brings to a close a case that prosecutors had poised for trial and that had drawn intense…
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How North Carolina erased medical debt for 2.5 million people
North Carolina’s bold healthcare-finance experiment In a move that stunned many households across the state, North Carolina announced a sweeping debt-relief program aimed at erasing medical debt for millions of residents. The plan, funded by a combination of state dollars, federal support, and community partnerships, touched roughly 2.5 million people—ranging from families carrying high-deductible plans…
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How North Carolina Erased Medical Debt for 2.5 Million People
How a Bold State Plan Rewrote the Debt Narrative On a routine mailbox day, Dawn Daly-Mack’s life took an unexpected turn when a letter arrived with life-changing news: a medical bill had finally been paid. The 60-year-old resident of Gaston, North Carolina, is one of the millions of people who felt the impact of a…
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FBI Halts North Carolina New Year’s Eve Terror Plot, Arrests 18-Year-Old Suspect
Federal authorities disrupt a New Year’s Eve terror plot in North Carolina The FBI announced on Friday that it had thwarted a planned New Year’s Eve attack in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man who allegedly pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group. The suspect was detained in connection with a plot that involved targeting…
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FBI Disrupts New Year’s Eve Plot in North Carolina, Arrests 18-Year-Old Suspect Tied to ISIS
FBI disrupts planned New Year’s Eve attack in North Carolina The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it disrupted a planned attack targeting a grocery store and a fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man who authorities say pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group. The case underscores ongoing concerns about homegrown extremism and…
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FBI arrests man over New Year’s Eve attack plot in North Carolina
FBI Disrupts New Year’s Eve Attack Plot in North Carolina The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that it disrupted a planned New Year’s Eve attack in North Carolina and arrested an 18-year-old man who authorities say pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group. The case underscores ongoing concerns about domestic extremist threats and the FBI’s…
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Trump to Visit Rocky Mount as NC Redraws District Boundaries
Trump Plans a Rocky Mount Stop as North Carolina’s Districts Are Redrawn President Donald Trump is slated to visit Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on Friday amid a week of political messaging focused on the nation’s economy and the midterm landscape. The trip, part of a broader campaign rhythm, will place a spotlight on a newly…
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Trump to Visit New NC Congressional District in Rocky Mount
Trump Heads to Rocky Mount in a Politically Significant Stop President Donald Trump is slated to visit Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on Friday in a trip that underscores the political and legal reshuffling taking place as a newly redrawn congressional district takes center stage. The visit comes as his campaign seeks to capitalize on a…
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Concord Shooting at Christmas Lights Event: Families Flee as Gunfire Erupts
Overview: A Night of Celebration Turns to Chaos What was meant to be a festive Christmas lights switch-on in Concord, North Carolina, ended in fear as a gunman opened fire, leaving attendees wounded and the event abruptly canceled. Local authorities confirmed that four people were transported to hospital with injuries, while emergency responders secured the…