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Plaintiffs suing over the flow of potentially toxic PFAS chemicals into a North Carolina river have reached a tentative settlement in the case.

Specialists from the University of Memphis are traveling to North Carolina to monitor aftershocks of this past weekend’s 5.1 magnitude earthquake, the school said.

Lexington officials say they’re taking legal action to remove the city’s Confederate statue from its prominent spot on Main Street.

Guilford County Schools has confirmed that a nutrition worker tested positive for COVID-19 this week.

Cone Health is planning to merge with Sentara, a larger health care system based in Norfolk, Virginia.

Governor Roy Cooper is directing over $95 million to help support North Carolina students affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Guilford County is among many school districts welcoming teachers back into the buildings this week. They’re preparing as the district begins the first nine weeks remotely.

Many state school districts are worried about reaching vulnerable students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals, as buildings remain closed because of COVID-19 concerns.

A North Carolina dog that tested positive for coronavirus has died, state health officials said Tuesday.