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By WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press Tim Walz and JD Vance might have the chance to reshape the political landscape Tuesday in their first and only debate. Vice presidential picks have traditionally taken on the role of political attack dog, laying into opponents so that their running mate can appear above
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FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson received burns Friday night while attending a truck show as he was campaigning for governor, his campaign said. Robinson was making an appearance at the Mayberry Truck Show in Mount Airy when he was injured, campaign spokesperson Mike Lonergan said
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By ALI SWENSON, Associated Press In Georgia, election workers will have to hand count the number of ballots cast after voting is completed. In North Carolina, some students and university staff can use their digital IDs to vote. In Wisconsin, ballot drop boxes are newly legal again, although not every
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Looma, a Durham-based provider of in-store digital media, announced it has raised about $10 million from a group of family offices, YETI Capital, and current investors. The funds will be used to expand Looma’s platform with new and existing retail partners and enhance its product offerings. A series of
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Aug. 15, 2024 * Catherine Mary Severns, 84. Memorial service planned for 2 p.m. on Sept. 29 at Few Chapel in Durham. Sept. 10, 2024 * Lee Bernard Heavlin, 78. Service held on Sept. 24. Sept. 12, 2024 * Henry Ralph Gundlach III, 74. Private services scheduled. Sept. 14, 2024 * Erica Taborn,
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Do you find reporting like this valuable? Support Southpoint Access as a subscriber or advertising sponsor and make it possible to keep this information flowing to readers in our community! Halloween is just around the corner, and for many families, it’s an exciting time filled with costumes, decorations, and—