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What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy supply Here’s what to know about the Strait of Hormuz and the widening Iran War.

Here’s what to know about the Strait of Hormuz and the widening Iran War.

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Local America250 Celebration comes to High Point America250 is a national movement celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

America250 is a national movement celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Fake explosions, fake missiles, fake troops: AI videos and images of Iran War spread on social media Fake videos and images depicting fake attacks and fake troops have racked up tens of millions of views on social media platforms in the nearly two weeks since the Iran War began. How to avoid being duped

Fake videos and images depicting fake attacks and fake troops have racked up tens of millions of views on social media platforms in the nearly two weeks since the Iran War began. How to avoid being duped

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Water main break closes lanes of East Wendover Avenue in Greensboro Water main break closes lanes of East Wendover Avenue in Greensboro

Water main break closes lanes of East Wendover Avenue in Greensboro

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Dramatic video shows rescue of man pinned under car in Massachusetts Bodycam shows police and firefighters lift a car with a store jack to free a man pinned in an auto parts lot; he was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Bodycam shows police and firefighters lift a car with a store jack to free a man pinned in an auto parts lot; he was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Florida man accused of stealing more than $600K worth of onions and potatoes A Florida man could face up to 10 years in federal prison for alleged schemes to defraud wholesale produce companies, resulting in more than $600,000 in losses of products like onions and potatoes.

A Florida man could face up to 10 years in federal prison for alleged schemes to defraud wholesale produce companies, resulting in more than $600,000 in losses of products like onions and potatoes.

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Severe storms whip up tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana, leveling homes Officials say several tornadoes have torn through parts of Illinois and Indiana, downing trees and power lines.

Officials say several tornadoes have torn through parts of Illinois and Indiana, downing trees and power lines.

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Trump-backed Fuller and Democrat Harris move to Georgia runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller advanced to an April 7 runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene's former U.S. House seat in Georgia.

Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller advanced to an April 7 runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene's former U.S. House seat in Georgia.

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Price tag of Iran war mounts as Congress waits on funding request Operation Epic Fury is costing the U.S. government nearly $900 million per day, according to one estimate.

Operation Epic Fury is costing the U.S. government nearly $900 million per day, according to one estimate.

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Punch the monkey: Why do we love him so much and how is he doing now? A zookeeper gives an update on the progress of Punch, the baby Japanese macaque, and fans of the monkey explain why people around the world are paying close attention to his story.

A zookeeper gives an update on the progress of Punch, the baby Japanese macaque, and fans of the monkey explain why people around the world are paying close attention to his story.

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Deadly head-on collision reported in Guilford County, troopers say On Saturday, around 8:30 p.m., troopers responded to a crash with injuries on U.S. 29 near Reedy Fork Parkway.

On Saturday, around 8:30 p.m., troopers responded to a crash with injuries on U.S. 29 near Reedy Fork Parkway.

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Remains of 7th US service member killed in Iran War returned to US in dignified transfer The grieving family of a Kentucky man—the seventh U.S. service member to die in combat during the Iran war—was present as his remains were brought back to the U.S. Monday evening.

The grieving family of a Kentucky man—the seventh U.S. service member to die in combat during the Iran war—was present as his remains were brought back to the U.S. Monday evening.

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Longtime US Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats young Democratic challenger in Mississippi primary Longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson won the Democratic nomination for Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating two challengers.

Longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson won the Democratic nomination for Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating two challengers.

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Iran keeps up pressure on oil infrastructure as concerns of global energy crisis grow A projectile hit a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, setting the vessel ablaze after the United States targeted Iranian mine-laying vessels that could target the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf.

A projectile hit a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, setting the vessel ablaze after the United States targeted Iranian mine-laying vessels that could target the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf.

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Social Services available at public library branches in Forsyth County Social Services available at public library branches in Forsyth County

Social Services available at public library branches in Forsyth County

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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education makes 2 key hires The Board of Education has hired Jennifer Del Rosario as Director of Payroll.

The Board of Education has hired Jennifer Del Rosario as Director of Payroll.

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FIFA president says he's talked to Trump and was assured that Iran can come to US for World Cup FIFA is still anticipating that Iran's national team will be allowed to come to the United States, even with war going on between the countries, and compete in the World Cup that begins in about three months

FIFA is still anticipating that Iran's national team will be allowed to come to the United States, even with war going on between the countries, and compete in the World Cup that begins in about three months

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Hawaii’s Kilauea erupts again, sending ash plume upwards of 25,000 feet into the sky Lava fountains shoot high from Kilauea summit as USGS upgrades volcano alert to warning and aviation code red

Lava fountains shoot high from Kilauea summit as USGS upgrades volcano alert to warning and aviation code red

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Warming trend returns early this week but cooler air coming Sunshine returns and staying mainly dry in the Piedmont Triad.

Sunshine returns and staying mainly dry in the Piedmont Triad.

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U.S. figure skating Olympic gold medalists coming to North Carolina for the 2026 Stars on Ice Tour The 2026 Stars on Ice Tour featuring U.S. Figure Skating gold medalists is coming to North Carolina. Here's where the tour will make a stop in the Triad.

The 2026 Stars on Ice Tour featuring U.S. Figure Skating gold medalists is coming to North Carolina. Here's where the tour will make a stop in the Triad.

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Thomasville man charged with sex crimes, Invictus Task Force says In July 2025, officials began investigating after receiving several CyberTips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

In July 2025, officials began investigating after receiving several CyberTips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

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Crash reported on Interstate 40 in Winston-Salem, officers say Interstate 40 West is closed due to a crash, and all westbound traffic is being diverted at Hanes Mall Boulevard.

Interstate 40 West is closed due to a crash, and all westbound traffic is being diverted at Hanes Mall Boulevard.

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Suspect arrested after barricade situation in Walkertown, officers say Officials said they found Timothy Benton, 22, in the 5300 block of Cedar Green Drive in Walkertown on March 9 and attempted to serve outstanding warrants.

Officials said they found Timothy Benton, 22, in the 5300 block of Cedar Green Drive in Walkertown on March 9 and attempted to serve outstanding warrants.

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ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament 2026 real-time updates from tourney action in Charlotte Wake Forest, NC State, Duke and UNC are all battling it out for a chance to take home the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship title.

Wake Forest, NC State, Duke and UNC are all battling it out for a chance to take home the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship title.

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Driver wanted after pedestrian seriously injured in Triad hit-and-run, officers say On March 7, around 3:30 a.m., officials said they responded to a collision with serious injuries near Interstate 40 near Randleman Road.

On March 7, around 3:30 a.m., officials said they responded to a collision with serious injuries near Interstate 40 near Randleman Road.

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Burlington’s Parks and Recreation Department hosting job fair on March 19 It will take place at the Kernodle Senior Center, located at 1535 South Mebane Street.

It will take place at the Kernodle Senior Center, located at 1535 South Mebane Street.

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E.M. Holt Fire crews: Overturned box truck causes road closure on Kimesville Road Firefighters said one person was trapped and had to be extricated. That person refused treatment from Alamance County EMS. There is no word yet on what caused the truck to overturn.

Firefighters said one person was trapped and had to be extricated. That person refused treatment from Alamance County EMS. There is no word yet on what caused the truck to overturn.

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Big North Carolina warm up comes to an abrupt end this week with rain and wind Spring weather comes to an end this week with rain and cold winds

Spring weather comes to an end this week with rain and cold winds

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'A legacy': South Stokes community remembers Deputy Kaleb Mitchell after line-of-duty death "I didn't want to believe it." South Stokes mourns wrestling standout, Deputy Kaleb Mitchell.

"I didn't want to believe it." South Stokes mourns wrestling standout, Deputy Kaleb Mitchell.

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Norwegian soccer team to train in Greensboro for World Cup The Norwegian National Football Team will train at UNC Greensboro ahead of the FIFA World Cup, bringing significant economic impact to the region.

The Norwegian National Football Team will train at UNC Greensboro ahead of the FIFA World Cup, bringing significant economic impact to the region.

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