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PHOTOS: Kennedy, Atkins and Walkertown high school graduations

Trump holds outdoor Las Vegas rally in scorching heat. His campaign has extra medics and water

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has loaded up on water bottles, hired extra medics and is allowing supporters to carry umbrellas to an outdoor rally in Las Vegas.

No 'calamari comeback'? Squid chef from Democrats' 2020 convention backs Trump

He wasdubbed the "calamari ninja" for standing wordlessly in black, holding a platter of squid on a Rhode Island beach.

PHOTOS: Reynolds High School graduation

RAW: NV: TRUMP RALLY IN VEGAS (WALK UP)

Former President Donald Trump holds rally in Las Vegas on Sunday

Rare massive fish washes ashore in Oregon, drawing worldwide attention

The 7.3-foot hoodwinker sunfish, thought to only live in waters in the southern hemisphere, washed up on the state's northern coast.

USDA cites troubled circus for elephant’s viral escape. Animal rights advocates say that’s not enough

The run-in with the USDA is not the first: Viola the elephant’s owner, Carson & Barnes Circus, has been previously cited more than 100 times.

Centrist member of Israel's war Cabinet resigns over lack of plan for postwar Gaza

    Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s three-man War Cabinet, has announced his resignation. Sunday’s move does not immediately pose a threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who still controls a majority coalition in parliament.

    Trump accused of making racist comments on ‘The Apprentice’; here’s what to know

      As Donald Trump seeks to make inroads with Black voters, fresh allegations accusing him of racially insensitive words and slurs have surfaced, touching off a flurry of denials.

      Borrowers, especially the young, struggle with credit card debt in potentially bad sign for economy

        Borrowersin their 20s and 30s are having the most difficulty paying their credit card bills, with many on the verge ofsevere delinquency.

        The color of your child’s swimsuit could save their life in the water, experts say

          When it comes to water safety,bright colors are a game-changer. If your kids are planning to hit the pool, opt for these colors to help your child stand out.

          Election certification disputes in a handful of states spark concerns over 2024 presidential contest

            Conspiracy theorists havealready delayed some vote certifications during this year’s primaries, andattorneys are gearing up for yet more fights over election results, especially in swing states.

            Hundreds of asylum-seekers are camped out near Seattle. There’s a vacant motel next door

              A cluster of tarp-covered tentsoutside a disused Econo Lodgehighlights the strain facing many communities withhuge influxes of migrantsare facing.

              Rural Hall teen convicted of killing 28-year-old Winston-Salem woman. He misunderstood order from gang leader, police say

                A Rural Hall teenager has been sentenced to prison after he pleaded guilty to killing a woman in August 2022, court records show.

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                Ask Sam: My grandparents have died. How can we find out if a life insurance policy exists?

                Q: I’ve been helping my parents clean out my grandparents’ house. In the past, my grandparents told my mother that they had life insurance policies that were paid up and they would give her the information. Unfortunately, their health declined quickly, and they never told her where the polic…

                Winston-Salem neighbors: Obituaries for June 9

                Read through the obituaries published today in Winston-Salem Journal.

                Aging Matters: VFW honor guard needs volunteers

                Virtual AgingWell Series planned for Tuesday

                How area members of Congress voted last week

                WASHINGTON— Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.

                Proposed NC campaign funding law changes draw Democrats' ire

                The insertion of state campaign finance law changes into an already controversial N.C. House bill is being pitched as either leveling the playing field on corporate and union donations, or opening another floodgate for out-of-state dark money into high-profile 2024 election races.

                NC legislature reaches compromise on controversial public masking bill

                The state legislature on Thursday reached an agreement on public masking exemptions, allowing individuals ages 16 and older to wear a medical or surgical grade mask for the purpose of preventing the spread of contagious disease — with the condition of removing it upon request by law enforcement.

                67-year-old NC woman killed when she met man for online marketplace transaction

                Police found Kathryn Garton Holmes, 67, suffering from a gunshot wound after responding to a report of a vehicle crash on Denny Road in northern Greensboro.

                'Respect' is why this son is retracing his NC father's steps 80 years later on D-Day

                The son is in Normandy today, retracing the footsteps of his father 80 years ago during the greatest invasion in the history of war.

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                Rural Hall teen convicted of killing 28-year-old Winston-Salem woman. He misunderstood order from gang leader, police say

                A Rural Hall teenager has been sentenced to prison after he pleaded guilty to killing a woman in August 2022, court records show.

                Man, 33, shot and killed in Winston-Salem parking lot early Saturday

                Police are investigating the death of a man who was shot in Winston-Salem early Saturday morning, according to a news release.

                Yadkinville man gets prison time for driving around with dead man in car

                A Yadkinville man was sentenced to prison this week after he pleaded guilty to driving around with a dead man in his car.

                Lexington man charged with animal cruelty after dead dog found chained to pole in his yard. Second dog taken to animal shelter

                A Lexington man is facing charges after police found a dead dog and another dog chained to a pole at the man's home, authorities said Friday.

                Politics

                Proposed NC campaign funding law changes draw Democrats' ire

                The insertion of state campaign finance law changes into an already controversial N.C. House bill is being pitched as either leveling the playing field on corporate and union donations, or opening another floodgate for out-of-state dark money into high-profile 2024 election races.

                Winston-Salem approves Moravian church affordable housing deal

                The Winston-Salem City Council on Monday approved the sale of four vacant city lots for $1 each to the Moravian Church Southern Province for the construction of affordable housing, with a $160,000 loan to offset costs to buyers.

                NC House speaker halts bill requiring UNC, N.C. State to play App State, ECU

                The state House speaker has stopped a House bill that would have require North Carolina and North Carolina State to play each other each year in football and in men’s and women’s basketball.

                Finance Committee endorses Winston-Salem budget with 10% tax hike

                The finance committee has endorsed the proposed 2024-25 Winston-Salem city budget, which includes a 10% tax increase driven mostly by higher salaries and bus system costs. The full council will vote on the budget June 17.

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