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Buncombe County Schools confirms four of its students died during and after Helene
SUMMARY: Tragedy strikes Asheville as four Buncombe County students are confirmed dead following Hurricane Harlan, with 21 others still unaccounted for. Superintendent Rob Jackson expressed deep sorrow during an emergency meeting, noting the profound impact on the school community. Classes in Buncombe County are indefinitely suspended due to extensive damage; only 13 of 45 schools have water access. Emergency repairs have restored some water sources in the area, yet many communities remain under boil water advisories. Jackson is exploring options for reopening schools even without water, while competing for limited emergency resources affected by the hurricane in Florida.
The district is still trying to contact at least 21 other students and one teacher.
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Kamala Harris touts agenda at campaign rally in Greenville
SUMMARY: Vice President Kamala Harris addressed supporters in Greenville, North Carolina, earlier today, as candidates ramp up their final campaign efforts ahead of the upcoming election. Early voting begins this Thursday, and both parties are focusing on swing states like North Carolina. During her 19th visit to the state this election cycle, Harris emphasized her agenda which includes protecting reproductive rights, supporting small businesses, and prioritizing middle-class needs. She also provided support for hurricane victims earlier in the day at a local church. The general election is only 22 days away, with absentee ballot requests due by October 29th.
Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage in Greenville on Sunday as we enter the final stretch leading up to the election.
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Unlike Obama, Harris stays away from race, gender in campaign rally | North Carolina
SUMMARY: On Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in North Carolina, focusing her message on โmiddle classโ and โworking people,โ avoiding direct appeals to specific racial or gender groups. This came days after former President Obama spoke controversially about Black male voters’ support for her campaign. Harris emphasized the importance of voting and reproductive freedom, and participated in hurricane relief efforts. With Election Day approaching, polling shows a tight race, particularly in North Carolina, a key battleground. Harris criticized former President Trump, framing her campaign as a continuation of Biden’s agenda while acknowledging the challenges ahead.
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Half-billion dollars won in North Carolinaโs second-best month | North Carolina
SUMMARY: In September, North Carolina’s sports wagering revenue surged, generating $12.6 million in tax proceeds, a 107.6% increase from August. This marked the second-highest month since legal sports betting began. Total betting exceeded $575 million, with payouts over $501 million. Gross revenue is taxed at 18%, benefiting various programs, including $2 million for gambling addiction treatment, $1 million for youth sports, and funds for public collegiate athletic departments. Approximately 20% of proceeds goes to these colleges, 30% to attract major events, and 50% to the state‘s General Fund, with daily earnings averaging $371,621.
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