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Here’s what experts say to do if you get hurt. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article316351863.html 2026-07-02T22:04:41Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T16:16:00Z NC lawmakers take final vote on budget with overdue raises, sending it to Gov. Stein https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316350419.html 2026-07-02T21:49:12Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T15:15:57Z A sparkler accident nearly took her life. 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Now, it’s reinstated. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316359762.html 2026-07-02T20:11:54Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T18:13:36Z NC jail inmates staged a revolt, took hostages. Officials won’t say much https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article316361029.html 2026-07-02T20:01:41Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T17:10:14Z NC Republicans strike hemp deal and Senate passes it. Will the House act? https://www.newsobserver.com/press-releases/article316364118.html 2026-07-02T19:06:16Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T19:06:16Z Skymantics Wins $9.1M IRS Contract to Expand AI-Powered Synthetic Data Engine https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article316360104.html 2026-07-02T18:59:35Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-03T11:00:00Z Which grocery and liquor stores are closed for July 4th? 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Here’s Why Singles Are Swapping Apps for PowerPoint https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article316329506.html 2026-07-02T03:35:17Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T11:00:00Z Why local fireworks shows are the much safer choice this Fourth https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316326777.html 2026-07-02T12:57:39Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T09:00:00Z Tillis warns of midterm impact of 'unforced errors,’ shifting some blame to Trump https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article316349381.html 2026-07-02T00:21:17Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T11:00:00Z The NC Zoo’s Asia exhibit inches towards opening, with budget set to become law https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article316341168.html 2026-07-01T22:29:21Z Raleigh News & Observer en 2026-07-02T09:45:00Z 3 companies allegedly helped inflate egg prices. 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