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Raleigh officer killed in Hedingham mass shooting honored

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2024-10-14 17:57:30


SUMMARY: Officer Gabrielle Torres, remembered as a dedicated Marine and family man, is honored two years after the Hingham Mass shooting that claimed five lives, including his own. His fellow officers commemorate his sacrifice with a wreath-laying ceremony, reflecting on Torres’s commitment to helping others, often putting himself in harm’s way. Deputy Chief Rico Boyce emphasizes Torres’s intention to prevent violence when he was killed. Justin Anrey, a former academy classmate, wears a bracelet to remember Torres and carries his motto, inspiring future officers. The suspected shooter, Austin Thompson, who was 15 at the time, is being tried as an adult next year.

Officer Gabriel J. Torres was shot and killed on October 12, 2022. He was one of five people killed in the Hedingham community by an accused 15-year-old shooter. Monday the Raleigh Police Department held a wreath-laying ceremony in his honor.

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Counties fail to complete canvass; judicial race remains undecided | North Carolina

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November 15, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-11-15 18:15:00

SUMMARY: The North Carolina State Board of Elections announced that counties failing to meet the Friday 5 p.m. deadline for results would face no penalties. In a closely watched Supreme Court race, Republican Jefferson Griffin led incumbent Democrat Allison Riggs by 2,753 votes, with 13 counties still unofficial, including Wake County. Nineteen out of 100 counties hadn’t reported results by the deadline. Meanwhile, Republicans maintained a 71-49 majority in the House, with official victories for incumbents Tricia Cotham and Bryan Cohn. Riggs and other candidates may request recounts if the margins are within specific thresholds by Tuesday.

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Recovery efforts in western North Carolina continue after Hurricane Helene

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November 15, 2024

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2024-11-15 13:13:37


SUMMARY: Recovery efforts are ongoing in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helen, with significant damage reported on I-40. Richard Stradling from the News and Observer discussed the dramatic rescue of dozens of cars trapped on the highway when it began to collapse around noon on Friday, the 27th. Traffic was halted as the Pigeon River Gorge area was threatened, leading to quick action from local authorities and bystanders. Repairs are expected to take until spring 2026, with an estimated cost of around $1 billion. In the meantime, plans to utilize westbound lanes for two-way traffic are underway for early January.

News and Observer Reporter Richard Stradling talks with ABC11 about the efforts to rebuild I-40.

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Helene: Meeting before the session promises accountability | North Carolina

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November 15, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-11-15 12:31:00

SUMMARY: The North Carolina General Assembly’s subcommittee on hurricane response convened on Monday, focusing on recovery from past hurricanes and the ongoing challenges. The committee, led by Republicans, will hear testimony about funding for recovery operations, with the governor’s office seeking $175 million to continue efforts. Lawmakers have expressed concerns over past recovery inefficiencies and the allocation of resources. While Gov. Roy Cooper has proposed significant funding for recovery, Republicans emphasize fiscal responsibility. As recovery from Hurricane Helene continues, lawmakers are balancing aid for western North Carolina with other political priorities, including school choice and immigration policies.

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