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On Tuesday, charges against six people previously indicted as part of an investigation into Cape Fear Escorts were dropped, citing insufficient evidence. The case was announced three years ago in a high-profile release from the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, which included hundreds of charges. One defendant, Christopher Todd Evans, was convicted in federal court and later entered into a plea deal on state charges.
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Cape Fear Community College recently settled a lawsuit filed by former trustee Ray Funderburk, and WHQR’s Rachel Keith has been poring over depositions from the case, including sworn testimony from top college officials. She joins News Director Ben Schachtman to share what she’s learned about the case — and more broadly, about CFCC’s leadership.
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National News
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- Senate postpones confirmation hearing for intel chief after Trump's call to delay
- 'Rejected': How federal prisons stonewall grievances and deny care for years
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- Soccer's premier goal scorers, led by Lionel Messi, show up to the World Cup with a bang
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- With 'Connect 250,' StoryCorps wants to create time capsule of American life
- U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors
- Haitian immigrants ask Supreme Court to toss case in light of new evidence
State News
- Pro-coal state regulator won’t participate in Duke Energy Carbon Plan decisions
- Legislation that would restructure the Jacksonville City Council displaced in NC House Rules Committee
- Buncombe formally sets November bond referenda
- Monroe reverses course on I-77 toll lanes amid funding concerns
- Advocates not calling recent rulings in Camp Lejeune water contamination case a win
- Matthews attorney says state Sen. Sawyer's I-77 payback plan is 'unlawful'
- Local officials commit to working with new Forsyth Strong coalition
- NC House starts moving sweeping elections bill, plans to pass it this week despite opposition
- A hard rain reveals the slow road to recovery in Hickory Nut Gorge
- A bill making its way through the General Assembly could limit how Buncombe County spends tourism dollars