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Dockworkers going back to work Friday after port strike ends amid tentative agreement
SUMMARY: The dock workers’ strike at North Carolina ports and nationwide has ended, as the International Longshoremen’s Association and the US Maritime Alliance reached a tentative wage agreement. This deal, announced last night, will result in a 62% pay increase over a six-year contract for 50,000 union members, who are returning to work today. President Biden praised both parties for their cooperation, emphasizing the importance of collective bargaining in strengthening the economy and ensuring the availability of essential supplies for Hurricane Helen recovery.
Dockworkers along the East coast from Maine to Texas are going back to work Friday after their port strike was suspended, averting a major blow to the US economy and offering relief to shoppers.
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Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Johnston County
SUMMARY: State troopers are searching for a hit-and-run driver involved in a deadly crash in Johnston County on US 70 Business near Smithfield. A motorcyclist was killed in the incident, which occurred around 2:00 AM and prompted a two-hour road closure for the investigation. The crash site is near Barber Road and the exit for trucks at the Amazon facility. Authorities are still working to identify the deceased motorcyclist. WL News reporter Kelsey Coffee will continue to provide updates on the ongoing search for the driver.
A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash on U.S. 70 Business in Johnston County Monday morning.
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Asheville River Arts District mostly destroyed by Hurricane Helene
SUMMARY: The River Arts District in Asheville, a key economic driver for Western North Carolina’s arts scene, was devastated by Hurricane Helen, with approximately 80% destroyed. Katie Cornell, executive director of Arts AVL, emphasized that many artists and arts organizations are currently closed, leading to significant financial repercussions. The district housed 300 artists and supported $1 billion in annual sales. To aid recovery, Arts AVL is launching the “Love Asheville From Afar” initiative to connect users with local businesses and an emergency relief grant to provide $500 stipends for affected artists. Immediate action is crucial to prevent long-term harm to the art sector.
On Sunday, the Executive Director of ArtsAVL — which supports the arts in Asheville and Buncombe County — said roughly 80% of Asheville’s River Arts District was destroyed in the storm, which could carry some major financial implications.
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VP Harris lays out New Way Forward plan to voters in Greenville, NC
SUMMARY: Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned at East Carolina University in North Carolina, emphasizing the importance of the state for the upcoming presidential election. With less than 30 days until the election, Harris’s supporters are enthusiastic about the possibility of electing the first female president. She shared her “Way Forward” agenda, focusing on reducing living costs, investing in small businesses, and protecting reproductive freedom. Harris also addressed hurricane recovery efforts in the region, stressing the need for action on climate change. As early voting approaches, both presidential candidates are expected to intensify their campaigns in North Carolina.
Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned on the campus of East Carolina University Sunday and laid out her New Way Forward agenda.
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