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Boy rescued from house fire was locked in dog cage; father denies wrongdoing
Boy rescued from house fire was locked in dog cage; father denies wrongdoing
An investigation began Tuesday into a child allegedly locked in a dog cage before an Ohio house fire started Monday morning.
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Gene-edited beagles may offer option for people with dog allergies
Gene-edited beagles may offer option for people with dog allergies
To create Alfie and Bailey, scientists started in the lab.
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Video: Demolition begins at Shoto Japanese Steakhouse, The Candy Factory in Lexington
Video: Demolition begins at Shoto Japanese Steakhouse, The Candy Factory in Lexington
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — The demolition process has begun at a pair of downtown Lexington businesses that were destroyed in a fire. Shoto Japanese Steakhouse and Seafood and The Candy Factory were …
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Enjoy summer with these fresh vegetable recipes
Enjoy summer with these fresh vegetable recipes
JAMESTOWN, N.C. (WGHP) — Enjoy the summer harvest! Right now, there are so many delicious fresh vegetables from local gardens. Shannon Smith shows us some recipes that will have everyone eating the…
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NCSBI assisting after several shot in Caswell County
NCSBI assisting after several shot in Caswell County
CASWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) —The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is being called in to assist the Caswell County Sheriff’s Office in a shooting investigation. At around 8:30 a.m.…
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Measles outbreak in 2025 cost nearly $5.4M to contain: Research
Measles outbreak in 2025 cost nearly $5.4M to contain: Research
More than $53,000 was spent per measles cases, the study found.
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Perez Hilton hospitalized after apparent self-harm on TikTok livestream
Perez Hilton hospitalized after apparent self-harm on TikTok livestream
The livestream has since been removed from TikTok.
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HIV positive pastor accused of having sex with 14-year-old boy
HIV positive pastor accused of having sex with 14-year-old boy
Detectives said that a 14-year-old boy told them he met the pastor on a mobile dating app and then continued to chat via Instagram.
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Ariana Grande speaks to 'fans directly' about decision to 'step back'
Ariana Grande speaks to ‘fans directly’ about decision to ‘step back’
Ariana Grande addressed fans during her Eternal Sunshine Tour in Chicago to clarify that her decision to take a break from public life was a planned move rather than a reaction to negativity.
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Airline will charge passengers to use overhead compartments for bags
Airline will charge passengers to use overhead compartments for bags
The days of cramming your bag into an overhead bin already full of your seatmates’ suitcases are coming to an end.
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Chipotle pulls jalapeños amid salmonella outbreak investigation
Chipotle pulls jalapeños amid salmonella outbreak investigation
The jalapeños in question were sent across multiple states to several retailers.
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Spectrum offers $25k reward after fiber line attack in North Carolina
Spectrum offers $25k reward after fiber line attack in North Carolina
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WPSA)—Buncombe County experienced a Spectrum internet outage Tuesday following a criminal attack on fiber optic lines. A representative from Spectrum told 7NEWS that vandals …
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Strait of Hormuz deal could happen Wednesday, Trump says
Strait of Hormuz deal could happen Wednesday, Trump says
President Donald Trump signaled late Tuesday that the U.S. and Iran were close to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil-shipping corridor.
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North Carolina native MrBeast grants wishes for children with serious illnesses
North Carolina native MrBeast grants wishes for children with serious illnesses
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Famous YouTuber and philanthropist MrBeast is helping grant the wishes of 100 children across the nation who are facing serious illnesses, and eight of them are in the …
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5 inmates injured after North Carolina prison fight
5 inmates injured after North Carolina prison fight
SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — 5 inmates were hospitalized after a fight involving 15 inmates Tuesday at Scotland County Correctional Institution, according to the Scotland County SheriffR…
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78-year-old man charged with murder after standoff in North Carolina
78-year-old man charged with murder after standoff in North Carolina
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A suspect is in custody as Robeson County deputies investigate a death that led to a barricade situation, Sheriff Burnis Wilkins’ office said. Joseph A. St…
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17-year-old charged with murder in 2024 Myrtle Beach shooting
17-year-old charged with murder in 2024 Myrtle Beach shooting
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder nearly two years after a fatal shooting in the Myrtle Beach area, according to the Horry County Police Depa…
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What is the most common job in North Carolina?
What is the most common job in North Carolina?
State-by-state differences show how regional economies shape employment.
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Ex-boyfriend charged with murder of missing North Carolina woman; pair has 12-year-old child
Ex-boyfriend charged with murder of missing North Carolina woman; pair has 12-year-old child
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Brandi Merrick has been missing for nearly two months. Despite police not finding her body, her ex-boyfriend is being charged with murder in her disappearance. D…
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Senate GOP scrambles for August exit strategy that doesn't anger Trump
Senate GOP scrambles for August exit strategy that doesn’t anger Trump
Senate Republicans are scrambling for a plan to exit Washington for a five-week August recess that won’t anger President Trump, who has demanded they stay in town for as long as necessary to pass a…
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North Carolina school district being sued over transgender student bathroom policy
North Carolina school district being sued over transgender student bathroom policy
Cabarrus County Schools is facing a lawsuit from several families who say the district’s bathroom and locker room policy violates the rights of female students at Cox Mill High School.
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Father, son drown at North Carolina beach; son tried to save his father
Father, son drown at North Carolina beach; son tried to save his father
HOLDEN BEACH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The victims of a deadly ocean incident at Holden Beach over the weekend have been identified as a father and son from Lenoir. According to the Holden Be…
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Winston-Salem Freedom Schools encourages students to be agents of change
Winston-Salem Freedom Schools encourages students to be agents of change
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Encouraging students to become independent thinkers, problem solvers, and agents of change in their own communities is the mission of the Winston-Salem Freedom Schools …
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North Carolina town residents protest proposed mosque development
North Carolina town residents protest proposed mosque development
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — It was a full house Monday night at the Mooresville Commissioners’ meeting as residents voiced their concerns over a proposed Islamic Center in the city.…
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1.2 million Ram 1500 trucks recalled due to seat belt defect
1.2 million Ram 1500 trucks recalled due to seat belt defect
The recall applies to certain Ram 1500 vehicles introduced between 2019 and 2026.
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Convicted child rapist dies 3 years into prison sentence
Convicted child rapist dies 3 years into prison sentence
The victim was only 11 years old and testified that the sexual abuse took place at a Warren home between March and June of 2021.
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House Democrats add 12 GOP seats to offensive target list
House Democrats add 12 GOP seats to offensive target list
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), House Democrats’ campaign arm, on Wednesday announced it is adding 12 more Republican-held and leaning seats to its offensive target list — i…
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