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PGA Tour Playoffs: Michael Brennan surged with five straight birdies to win the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro and jump to No. 47 in the FedEx Cup, while Jackson Koivun held on to finish 70th and earn his postseason spot. Local Sports: Johnston County won the Little League Softball World Series title with a 2-0 shutout over Kentucky, capping an undefeated run. Public Safety: A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of western North Carolina, with officials warning of damaging winds and possible flash flooding. Food Safety: Taylor Farms expanded a jalapeño recall tied to a salmonella outbreak, pulling multiple products from grocery shelves nationwide. Community & Policy: The N.C. Mountain State Fair is using a free “Pony Express” pickup program to help residents submit fair entries, and New Bern’s municipal elections will shift to even-numbered years under a new state law. Entertainment: “The Dukes of Hazzard” actor Ben Jones, who played Cooter Davenport, died at 84.

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Jul. 30, 2026

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North Carolina dam tested three water flows for 20 years, and scientists found the level that protects river wildlife while keeping more water for power

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Owner: Sahu Jain Family info about owner

The Times of India

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Owned By	Sahu Jain Family through Bennett, Coleman & Company Ltd
Year Founded	1838
Website	https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, New Delhi
Owner Country	India

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North Carolina Launches Statewide Text-to-911 Awareness Campaign

WHKY - North Carolina

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North Carolina of Johnston County wins Little League Softball World Series 2-0

WCTI - North Carolina |

Owner: Smith Family info about owner

WCTI - North Carolina

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Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1963
Website	wcti12.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, New Bern
Owner Country	United States

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5 potential candidates considered to replace Edwards as NC-11 GOP nominee Five potential candidates are being considered to replace Congressman Chuck Edwards as the Republican nominee for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District.

WLOS - North Carolina |

Owner: Smith Family info about owner

WLOS - North Carolina

Center-right

Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1954
Website	wlos.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Asheville
Owner Country	United States

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Did Elizabeth Waddell drown? Missing North Carolina woman's husband weighs in, 'A lot doesn't make sense'

Hindustan Times |

Owner: Shobhana Bhartia info about owner

Hindustan Times

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Owned By	Shobhana Bhartia through HT Media
Year Founded	1924
Website	www.hindustantimes.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, New Delhi
Owner Country	India

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DSA Activists Upset North Carolina Town Removed Their Propaganda Bus Stop Benches

Breitbart |

Owner: Larry Solov, Susie Breitbart and The Mercer Family info about owner

Breitbart

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Owned By	Larry Solov, Susie Breitbart and The Mercer Family through Breitbart News Network LLC
Year Founded	2007
Website	www.breitbart.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States,
Owner Country	United States

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Chris Johnson’s ALS diagnosis renews the Ice Bucket Challenge — and focus on care in North Carolina

WHQR - North Carolina |

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WHQR - North Carolina

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Friends of Public Radio, Inc. (Non-profit); National Public Radio (NPR) Network affiliate
Year Founded	1984
Website	https://www.whqr.org/
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Wilmington
Owner Country	United States

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Steamy and stormy workweek in North Carolina | Tropical moisture, severe storms and hot 90s

WXII 12 - North Carolina |

Owner: Hearst Family info about owner

WXII 12 - North Carolina

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Owned By	Hearst Family through Hearst Communications
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.wxii12.com
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Winston-Salem
Owner Country	United States

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