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What started out as festive time at the North Carolina Mountain State Fair in 2019 ended with 96 people hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease. Four of

Natural ragweed allergy relief is close at hand, say MDs, thanks to these home cures that start to soothe symptoms in as little as 5 minutes.

The state's Senate has proposed changes to the Judicial Standards Commission, the ethical body overseeing judicial conduct. These proposals, currently part of the state budget under debate, could impact the selection process and membership of the commission.

A North Carolina statute, G.S. § 163-274(a)(9) (the Act), may be unconstitutional because it outlaws any derogatory comment “made in reckless disregard of its truth or falsity.” Such a comment may be true, and the First Amendment does not permit outlawing truthful speech. Moreover, under the Act, speakers may lie with impunity about others but ...

Our reporters give you the best of the best from bowl season.

Jaren Hall threw for 273 yards and three touchdowns Thursday night as 19th-ranked BYU pulled away in the second half for a 38-26 win over Utah State in Provo, U

13 individuals were arrested on Wednesday for criminal charges for their alleged involvement in fentanyl distribution.

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East Haddam, East Hampton win $143,400 in state open space funds Press Staff FacebookTwitterEmail The Air Line Trail in East Hampton features expansive valley views.Contributed photo / Peter Marteka East Haddam and East Hampton initiatives are among those statewide that will receive about $200,000 to assist with the purchase of land to complete regional projects as part of the 2020 Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Awards. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protectio...

Grant to help stem pollution in East Hamptons Lake Pocotopaug FacebookTwitterEmail Sunset on Lake Pocotopaug in East Hampton.Hearst Connecticut Media file EAST HAMPTON — The waters of Lake Pocotopaug will be a little cleaner thanks to a nearly $47,000 state grant, which will be used to help reduce pollutants flowing into the lake. The grant money will be paired with town funds to buy the 7.6- acre Christopher property, Town Manager David E. Cox said Tuesday, a parcel that contains Christopher...