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The Progress Of Laughter: New Book Tells The Story Of Feminism And Comedy
A new book released this week takes a look at how comedy and feminism go hand in hand.
Citizens Board Reviews North Carolina Police Shooting
A citizens review board met behind closed doors Tuesday to revisit a police department's decision that its officer was justified in killing a black man whose wife was begging them not to shoot.
Report: Some Who Died In N.C. Jails Not Properly Supervised
A North Carolina newspaper has examined jail deaths across the state and found a disturbing trend– many of them died while left unsupervised longer than they should have been.
Report: Opioid Abuse Plagues The Rural South, Including North Carolina
A new study suggests North Carolina is home to four of the top 25 cities for opioid abuse, and the vast majority of cities on the list are located in the South.
Forsyth County Officials Concerned About Rise In Pertussis Cases
Forsyth County Health officials are investigating several cases of pertussis – also known as whooping cough. Most of them involve adolescents.
Outer Banks Businesses Welcome Tourists Back After Power Returns
Businesses on Ocracoke and Hatteras Islands are welcoming tourists back after a week-long power outage.
Lowe's To Lay Off Delivery Workers Across The Country
North Carolina-based Lowe's has announced a further reduction in jobs.
Morning News Briefs: Friday, August 4th, 2017
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Legislature To Hear From Public As Redistricting Deadline Looms
The public will have a chance to provide state lawmakers with their thoughts on redistricting Friday.