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Autopsy finds North Carolina man died of 'sudden cardiac arrest' during police confrontation
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A man who died after police officers in North Carolina's capital city repeatedly used stun guns on him died from "sudden cardiac arrest" related to cocaine intoxication and the police confrontation, according to the state's autopsy report released Wednesday. ...
North Carolina Democrats seek election, campaign changes after lawmaker switches to GOP
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina state legislators who change party registrations midterm could be subject to an early election to keep the seat, according to a bill filed Tuesday by Senate Democrats in response to Rep. Tricia Cotham's switch to the GOP two months ago. The...
Changes to elect leaders of North Carolina's largest county OK'd by General Assembly
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's most populous county will change how its leaders are elected starting next year, following the passage of legislation Tuesday that will soon increase the number of Wake County commissioners. The Senate agreed by voice vote for a House measure...
North Carolina Democrats blast GOP elections bill, but may need help from public, courts to stop it
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic lawmakers said Monday that a Republican bill containing election and ballot changes that Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper previously vetoed, as well as new measures, would harm democracy and embrace unfounded election fraud allegations if enacted. ...
North Carolina governor launches safe gun storage campaign as Raleigh recovers from mass shooting
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A safe firearm storage campaign launched Monday by the North Carolina governor's administration aims to counter a recent surge in gun thefts and shooting injuries by making safety features available to more gun owners statewide. The initiative will distribute...
Transgender adults in Florida `blindsided' that new law also limits their access to health care
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Debate surrounding Florida’s new restrictions on gender-affirming care focused largely on transgender children. But a new law that Republican presidential candidate and Gov. Ron DeSantis signed last month also made it difficult – even impossible – for many...
Cal Raleigh's RBI single in 10th inning gives Mariners 1-0 win over Yankees
SEATTLE (AP) — George Kirby wanted to atone after getting rocked the last time he stepped on the mound for Seattle. Facing the team he grew up loving only amplified his emotions. Cal Raleigh made sure Kirby's terrific performance didn't go to waste. Raleigh’s...
Advance Auto Parts: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Advance Auto Parts Inc. (AAP) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $42.7 million. The Raleigh, North Carolina-based company said it had net income of 72 cents per share. The results missed Wall Street...
PGA Tour goes to Memorial, LPGA Tour has new event at Liberty National
PGA TOUR MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT Site: Dublin, Ohio. Course: Muirfield Village GC. Yardage: 7,533. Par: 72. Prize money: $20 million. Winner's share: $3.6 million. Television: Thursday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. (Golf Channel);...
Acquirer of Silicon Valley Bank announces layoffs at the failed institution
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The bank that acquired the remnants of Silicon Valley Bank after it failed amid a March bank run announced layoffs Wednesday. First Citizens Bank of Raleigh, North Carolina, said it was cutting about 500 jobs, or about 3% of its workforce. CEO...
