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Christina Koch · GreenvilleRALEIGH, N.C. -- Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday awarded Jacksonville native, N.C. State grad and astronaut Christina Koch the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. It's the state's highest honorary society recognition. “Astronaut Koch’s journey from North Carolina public schools to space is inspiring to all of us and shows the amazing opportunities that come from a public education in our state,” said Cooper. “When we invest in our public schools, we inves…See the Story
Cooper honors Jacksonville native Christina Koch with Order of Long Leaf Pine award
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Green Bay · Green BayDURHAM, NC (WNCT) — The Museum of Life and Science announced on Wednesday the birth of seven critically endangered Red Wolf pups. On April 21, the Museum's five-year-old female Red Wolf welcomed a litter of four male and three female pups. All of the pups were checked out and are in good health, officials said. It's the first time in five years that Since receiving its first Red Wolf in November 1992, the museum has witnessed litters in 1992, 1…See the Story
Durham's Museum of Life and Science celebrates birth of Red Wolf pups
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Greenville, North Carolina · GreenvilleRALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — More than 700 criminal justice leaders are in Raleigh this week focusing on how to help those transition to a life outside of prison. State corrections leaders say the North Carolina Rehabilitation and Reentry Conference is about strengthening the support process for those coming out of prisons and detention centers. State leaders announced Tuesday that $1.9 million from the adult corrections budget will be used to create …See the Story
'Still valuable': NC dedicating $1.9 million to support inmates with reentry in 27 counties
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MethamphetamineA North Carolina man who attacked police officers with a pole during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots was sentenced Tuesday to six years in prison, the Justice Department announced. David Gietzen was found guilty of assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, trespassing and disorderly conduct for his role in the attack. Prosecutors said Gietzen approached police lines at the west side of the Capitol during the riot, wearing a helmet, goggles,…See the Story
North Carolina man who struck officer with pole on Jan. 6 sentenced to prison
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Greenville, North Carolina · GreenvilleGOLDSTON, N.C. (WNCN) — A man with a pistol was seen emerging from a field before taking out a pistol and reportedly firing it at a Goldston firefighter on Jan. 5, according to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office announced Tuesday that Jackie Ray Caudle, a 52-year-old Goldston man, is now charged with a felony in connection to the incident which began with a reported brush fire. The Goldston Fire Department was called to th…See the Story
Man charged after firefighter was shot at, North Carolina sheriff’s office says
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Mega Millions · AshevilleRALEIGH, N.C. -- Two big wins occurred Tuesday night for North Carolina in the Mega Millions drawing. One lucky ticket purchased in Asheville won $1 million and a second bought in Kernersville won $4 million. The $4 million winner purchased the $3 Megaplier ticket in Kernersville using Online Play. The $1 million winner grabbed the $2 ticket at the Enmark Station on Tunnel Road in Asheville. Both tickets matched all five white balls to win a $1 …See the Story
Two lucky Mega Millions tickets in NC bring home combined $5 million in prizes
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San Saba · San SabaSPRING LAKE, N.C. (WNCN) — A man was stabbed to death at a sports bar in Spring Lake early Wednesday morning, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a stabbing at Pyrates Sports Bar, located at 651 W. Manchester Rd. in Spring Lake, around 12:11 a.m. Once on scene, they found a man suffering from a stab wound. The man was taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center for treatment, but eventually died there from his…See the Story
Man killed in stabbing at Spring Lake sports bar, Cumberland County Sheriff's Office says
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