John Rumpel, who runs Encore Motors of Melbourne, a Florida-based company that owns the aircraft, said in a telephone interview Monday that his daughter, Adina Azarian, his 2-year old granddaughter, her nanny and the pilot were on the plane and did not survive.

Mom, toddler killed in plane crash spent time in NC mountains beforehand

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According to the International Dairy Foods Association, ice cream makers churned out 1.38 billion gallons of ice cream, generating nearly 29,000 jobs and $1.8 billion in wages. You could say that ice cream is a deliciously cool catalyst for the economy.

Counting down the top 20 ice cream flavors in America

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<b>WAYNE COUNTY, N.C.</b> — A bulletproof vest is a lifesaver for many law enforcement officers. Wayne County's crime-fighting canine is now getting the same type of protection.

Emmy, Wayne County's newest K-9 cop, just received her own bulletproof vest from a family in Goldsboro.

Officers said criminals occasionally shoot at animals, so the vest is designed to protect their four-legged partners.

Wayne County Police Dog Gets Extra Protection

Much of North Carolina is under a Code Orange air quality alert Tuesday and Wednesday

Code Orange air quality alert in effect in NC due to smoke from Canadian wildfires

Wildfires pollute air in NC

Seven earthquakes have hit the same area of western North Carolina within the past two weeks -- all within a mile of each other.

7 earthquakes in western NC, but only one strong enough to be felt

7th earthquake in two weeks hits western NC Tuesday morning

Chapel Hill police said the ATV riders were a part of several dozen ATV and dirtbike riders driving through Chapel Hill recklessly.

Six charged with recklessly driving ATVs and dirt bikes on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard Sunday

Drivers recklessly driving into Chapel HIll

The SPCA of Wake County (SPCA Wake) has received $5 million in what's the largest single gift in the organization's history.

SPCA of Wake County celebrates historic $5 million donation

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North Carolina state legislators who change party registrations midterm could be subject to an early election to keep the seat, according to a bill filed Tuesday by Senate Democrats in response to Rep. Tricia Cotham's switch to the GOP two months ago.

North Carolina Democrats seek election, campaign changes after lawmaker switches to GOP

State Sen. Natasha Marcus, D-Mecklenburg County, speaks at a podium.

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Funeral services were held June 6 for Conen Morgan, a well-known political strategist killed last month in a boating accident near Beaufort. Morgan led many political campaigns for Democrats in North Carolina and around the country. He was also a graduate of Garner High School and went to N.C. State.

Funeral held for Conen Morgan, NC political strategist killed in boat crash

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Oklahoma approved the nation's first Catholic charter school funded by public tax dollars.

Oklahoma approves first publicly funded Catholic charter school

A mother of four was shot and killed by a neighbor in Florida. Her family wants the woman who shot her arrested.

Mom of 4 shot, killed by neighbor; family wants neighbor arrested

One of the residents injured in an apartment building collapse has sued the city of Davenport and the building's current and former owners, alleging they knew that conditions were deteriorating and failed to warn residents of the risk.

Former tenant shares problems in Davenport building

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The most disruptive year in golf ended Tuesday when the PGA Tour and European tour agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia's golf interests, creating a commercial operation designed to unify professional golf around the world.

PGA Tour, Europe to merge with Saudis and end LIV litigation

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Martin County Schools will consolidate the athletic programs at Riverside and South Creek high schools, effective this fall. The school board passed the motion unanimously on Monday night.

Martin County to combine athletic programs of Riverside and South Creek

Martin County Schools merging

30 years ago today, a man massacred six employees at a Windsor grocery store.