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<b>HOKE COUNTY, N.C.</b> — Burlington Industries announced plans Thursday to lay off hundreds of workers in Hoke County, saying the layoffs are related to the war on terrorism.

The textile company said it plans to cut roughly 200 jobs because the military is cutting back.

Burlington Industries helps make suits soldiers wear to ceremonies, court and special events, but with troops being deployed, the military does not need as many dress uniforms.

Since 1990, the company has laid off 945 workers in Hoke County, which accounts for 75 percent of the county's mass job losses from layoffs and closings.

Statewide since 1990, Burlington has had 38 closings or mass layoffs, totaling more than 8,000 jobs. Iredell lost the most -- 1,095 jobs, followed by Hoke County, Guilford County with 940 and Davidson County with 920.

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Burlington Industries To Cut 200 Jobs In Hoke County

A new 911 call was released Tuesday as Cary police investigate two crime scenes at a Cary home where a body was found in a pile of burning debris.

'There's a huge plume of smoke': 911 caller says flames were more than 5 feet tall; body found in fire pit, man found shot

Cary fire fighters find person shot while responding to trash fire

House Bill 98, which would prevent COVID-19 vaccine requirements, was one of several bills up for discussion Tuesday at the General Assembly.



NC bill would prevent mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for schools, government employees

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A Knightdale man who taught at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School was charged Tuesday with sexual misconduct with a student.



Raleigh special education teacher arrested for attempted sex act with student

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Police officers on Tuesday responded to a shooting at an apartment complex in north Raleigh.



Man shot at north Raleigh apartment 

Short on bus drivers and others, the Wake County Board of Education will vote on advanced degree pay for teachers, social workers and others and a revised -- and bigger -- bus driver attendance bonus.

Wake school board to vote on millions more to attract and keep teachers, transportation staff

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Watch lawmakers discuss a bill that would prohibit state and local governments from requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccines and prohibit schools from requiring them of anyone.

Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandatory at schools? 

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Today, we will learn about the innovative work being done on college campuses across the state to address mental health. President of the UNC System, Peter Hans, will speak about mental health issues with hundreds of campus leaders Tuesday.

UNC system leaders to discuss mental health, $7.7M in new funding

Today, Wake County Schools could approve bonuses for bus drivers to help resolve an ongoing shortage.

Wake County school board to consider pay raises for bus drivers, teachers

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A multi-vehicle crash involving tractor trailers closed the two right lanes of Interstate 40 West on Tuesday, creating delays up to an hour between Garner and Raleigh.



Multi-car crash involving tractor trailers creates heavy delays on I-40 West between Garner and Raleigh 

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in court in Utah on Tuesday morning in a lawsuit filed by a retired optometrist who said that the actor-turned-lifestyle influencer violently crashed into him in 2016 while skiing at one of the most upscale ski resorts in the United States.