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Gov. McCrory blocks Medicaid expansion

GREENSBORO, N.C.–Gov. Pat McCrory signed a bill Wednesday that blocks expanding Medicaid under the federal health care overhaul. The measure approved by the NC House and Senate, seems to have...

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High Point 6-year-old left outside after being dropped off at wrong bus stop

HIGH POINT, N.C.–6-year-old Davari Moyd, a kindergartner at Parkview Elementary in High Point, was left outside in the cold for two hours on Wednesday. Davari’s family says a teacher told him to get...

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NC unemployment remains above national average

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C.–A new jobs report released on Friday showed that the national unemployment rate has dropped to 7.7%. North Carolina’s unemployment rate remains steady at 9.4%, however many of...

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Guilford County Commissioners face tough budget decisions

GUILFORD COUNTY–The 2013-14 budget year promises to be one full of challenges for Guilford County Commissioners. The County’s Budget Committee will meet on Wednesday and on the table is delaying many...

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A hopeful solution for Magnet School students

HIGH POINT, N.C.–There’s no doubt in Dana Shamberger’s mind that she made the right decision to send her daughter to the Academy at Central Magnet School. “My daughter is a Sophomore and the...

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Guilford County will not likely see tax increase for upcoming fiscal year

GREENSBORO, N.C.– The Guilford County Budget Committee met for the first time on Wednesday to discuss the county’s finances. The 2013-14 fiscal year is approaching and the committee says there could be...

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How to protect yourself from a cruise ship nightmare

GREENSBORO, N.C.–While many can’t wait to go on vacation, most never plan for the unexpected, but after several incidents involving cruise ships lately, you may want to consider it. Amanda Notarfonzo,...

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Man accused of killing mom, child in Wilkes County arrested

WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — A man accused of murdering two people found dead in a home on Friday morning was arrested in North Wilkesboro. Deputies believe Jason Ryan Pardue, 33, of Wilkes County, is...

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Young professionals want to revitalize downtown Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C.- Bobby Williams is almost ready to open his clothing store in Downtown Greensboro. “I’m going to put some cordial lighting over here. We’re going to put a fresh coat of paint on the...

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State lawmakers want to toughen the penalties for DWI offenders

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C.– Earlier this week lawmakers in North Carolina approved two bills that would make life a little more difficult for those convicted of driving while impaired. House Bill 40 would...

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Army PFC. Jeremy Young returns home after being shot in Afghanistan

ARCHDALE, N.C– Absolutely nothing was going to stop Jeremy Young from coming back to North Carolina, not even being shot a dozen times in Afghanistan. “It’s been a long road, but it feels good to be...

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Archdale soldier gets a hero’s welcome home

TRINITY, N.C. — A soldier from Archdale who was shot 12 times in Afghanistan last year received a hero’s welcome home on Saturday. Dozens of people lined the streets and Creekside Park for Army...

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Driver charged in deadly High Point crash

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Police say a driver faces multiple felony charges after a deadly crash involving a pedestrian and two vehicles on Greensboro Road. Capt. Mike Kirk with the High Point Police...

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NCDOT says portion of Interstate 73 will open by Memorial Day

RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C.–If you are looking for a quick way to get between Randolph, Guilford, and Forsyth Counties or down to the beach this Easter Weekend, Interstate 73 will not be an option. The $105...

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State lawmakers want to extend the waiting period for divorce

A group of Republican lawmakers wants to make it a little more complicated to get a divorce in North Carolina. Senator Austin Allran (R) of Alexander and Catawba Counties is the co-sponsor for what he...

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Victims in I-77 pileup near NC/Va. line identified

CARROLL COUNTY, Va. — Authorities have identified the three people killed in a 95-vehicle pileup Sunday on I-77 South in Southwest Virginia near the North Carolina line. Virginia State Police...

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Superintendent Green’s budget battle continues

GREENSBORO, N.C.– It may be an uphill battle for Guilford County Schools Superintendent Mo Green in his fight for the 2013-14 school budget. Green is asking for $13.6 million in new operating funds...

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Guilford County Detention Center loses half of its officers

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Guilford County Detention Center has lost more than half of the detention officers it hired when it opened seven months ago. 41 of the 96 officers were either fired or quit,...

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TIMCO expansion plans met with some apprehension

GREENSBORO, N.C.–In a 5-4 vote on Thursday night, Guilford County Commissioners approved $400,00 in incentives for TIMCO Aviation Services to expand its operations to PTI. The company is considering...

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Preventing domestic violence in High Point

HIGH POINT, N.C.—Attorney General Roy Cooper is determined to stop domestic violence in North Carolina. On Monday, Cooper released statistics that show a total of 122 people died as a consequence of...

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