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Some town officials in North Carolina have mismanaged funds and used their public positions to cheat taxpayers, state audits have revealed.

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Group yanks bear cubs from tree for photos, NC video shows. Why won’t they be charged?
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‘She’s holding it!’ Bear cubs yanked from tree so group can take photos, NC video shows
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Lottery player does a double take after scratching NC ticket. ‘I just got so excited’
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Historical markers are everywhere in America. Some get history wrong: The nation's historical markers delight, distort and, sometimes, just get the story wrong.
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Historical markers are everywhere in America. Some get history wrong
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Judge strikes down North Carolina felon voting law: A federal judge has struck down a North Carolina law criminalizing voting for people with felony convictions ...
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Judge strikes down North Carolina felon voting law
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College DEI programs can be saved, but they need to change | Opinion
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College DEI programs can be saved, but they need to change | Opinion
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After years of speculation, Wegmans supermarket finally confirms Charlotte plans: Wegmans grocery store confirms plans of a Charlotte area store in Ballantyne ...
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Popular restaurant chain filing for bankruptcy, closing all locations: The market and kitchen locations achieved considerable growth over the past several years.
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Popular restaurant chain filing for bankruptcy, closing all locations
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Trey Mallory celebrates birthday in style : Tennis player Trey Mallory received huge plaudits for celebrating his 22nd birthday in remarkable fashion by guiding ...
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Trey Mallory celebrates birthday in style
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Lottery player does a double take after scratching NC ticket. ‘I just got so excited’
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Jill Duggar Dillard announces her daughter was stillborn at four months
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Jill Duggar Dillard announces her daughter was stillborn at four months
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Planned Parenthood Plans $10 Million Boost for Democrats in North Carolina: The party is banking on abortion access as an issue to animate the state’s ...
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Planned Parenthood Plans $10 Million Boost for Democrats in North Carolina
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Marine dies training near Camp Lejeune in NC just days after his promotion, corps says
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Donald Trump is flying to Charlotte Saturday. Expect traffic backups, police say: GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump will fly to Charlotte on Saturday ...
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Donald Trump is flying to Charlotte Saturday. Expect traffic backups ...
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Single dad dies in hit-and-run, leaving 8-year-old girl without parents, loved ones say
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Trump leads Biden in North Carolina: Poll: Former President Trump is six points ahead of President Biden in North Carolina, new polling shows ...
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Trump leads Biden in North Carolina: Poll
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Armed man climbing through kitchen window is shot by homeowner, Tennessee cops say
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Trump Cancels North Carolina Rally Due to Thunderstorm Warnings: Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump postponed his first rally since the ...
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Trump Cancels North Carolina Rally Due to Thunderstorm Warnings
Quick Glance: Trump Event in Wilmington Canceled Due to Severe Weather
  • The planned campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Wilmington had to be canceled due to the threat of inclement weather.

  • Shortly before 7 p.m., Trump was supposed to take the stage, but he informed the crowd that the event needed to be canceled due to an impending storm.

  • The storm brought strong winds and hail, leading to the cancellation of the rally, which was meant to be Trump's first major campaign event since the start of his criminal trial in New York City.

  • As Trump shifted his views on abortion, the Democratic National Committee seized his visit to criticize him for his abortion policies.
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39-year-old left full-time job to grow her side hustle—now she makes $279,000 a year without working 'all the time'
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39-year-old left full-time job to grow her side hustle—now she makes $279 ...
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Who pays when Trump, other presidential candidates rack up campaign costs in Rock Hill?
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‘Curious’ cat can’t handle the stress of Pennsylvania shelter. He needs home to ‘roam’
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Missing Upstate New York? Here are the places you can get a taste of home in Charlotte
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Missing Upstate New York? Here are the places you can get a taste of home ...
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UNC System likely to reinstate SAT, ACT admission requirements. Here’s what to know.
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UNC System likely to reinstate SAT, ACT admission requirements ...
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Is North Carolina becoming the next Florida? What experts say | Opinion
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Is North Carolina becoming the next Florida? What experts say | Opinion
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Mega Millions player just misses jackpot in Pennsylvania — but still wins big
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Mega Millions player just misses jackpot in Pennsylvania — but still wins ...
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Prince Louis turns 6! See the new photo Princess Catherine shared of her growing son
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Quick Glance: Celebration of Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday by Kensington Palace
  • A recent photo of Prince Louis, captured by The Princess of Wales in Windsor, has been posted on Kensington Palace's social media to commemorate his sixth birthday.

  • In honor of his sixth birthday, events are being organized for William and Kate's youngest child to partake in.

  • The released photo marks the first image of the children since the contentious Mother's Day picture altered by Kate.

  • Following the Easter break, Prince Louis resumes classes at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings.
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NC governor says Biden can win state: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said Wednesday he thinks President Biden can win his state in this year’s upcoming ...
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NC governor says Biden can win state
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Trump holding campaign rally in North Carolina this weekend. What to know
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Trump holding campaign rally in North Carolina this weekend. What to know
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Hornets mailbag: Is Charlotte considering moving on from the LaMelo Ball era?: Answering reader queries about LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, the Hornets’ next coach ...
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Hornets mailbag: Is Charlotte considering moving on from the LaMelo Ball ...
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10-year-old says he killed man when he was 7, closing unsolved homicide, Texas cops say
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10-year-old says he killed man when he was 7, closing unsolved homicide ...
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1-month old twins had blunt-force trauma before being found dead in crib, autopsy shows
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17-year-old dies from gunshot after ‘friends’ run instead of helping him, Florida cops say
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Kevin Keatts earns a Coach of the Year award after NC State’s magical run: Kevin Keatts led the NC State Wolfpack to the 2024 ACC Championship and NCAA Final ...
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Kevin Keatts earns a Coach of the Year award after NC State’s magical run
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Cigarette butt in dead man’s car leads to accused killer 35 years later, Florida cops say
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NC hasn’t picked a Democratic president in 16 years. Is Mecklenburg County the key?
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Dave Ramsey has blunt words on mortgages and buying a house now: The personal finance coach explains realistic strategies when purchasing real estate properties.
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Dave Ramsey has blunt words on mortgages and buying a house now
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Dawn Staley showed true courage in her sport’s biggest moment | Opinion
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Dawn Staley showed true courage in her sport’s biggest moment | Opinion
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‘Loving’ pregnant dog dumped from U-Haul in New York — then community steps up
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‘Loving’ pregnant dog dumped from U-Haul in New York — then community ...
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Pregnant women refused treatment in US hospitals after Roe v Wade overturned: One woman suffered a miscarriage in the bathroom of a Texas hospital as front desk ...
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Pregnant women refused treatment in US hospitals after Roe v Wade ...
Quick Glance: Alarming Conditions in Emergency Pregnancy Care for Women in the US
  • Complaints surged about pregnant women being turned away from U.S. emergency rooms after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, as per federal documents.

  • The cases raise serious questions about emergency pregnancy care in the U.S., especially in states with strict abortion laws that sparked confusion about the treatment doctors can provide.
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‘Sex and the City’: Gen Z thinks Carrie is a bad friend: 'Sex and The City' is now on Netflix, allowing younger audiences to discover the hit show ...
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‘Sex and the City’: Gen Z thinks Carrie is a bad friend
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Powerball player wins $1 million and jokes of winning again. Then he has big surprise
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Powerball player wins $1 million and jokes of winning again ...
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What drives people to Trump rallies? It’s not all about him, experts say
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What drives people to Trump rallies? It’s not all about him, experts say
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First-ever UNC Charlotte dorm named for Black alumnus brings H.O.P.E to a new generation
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Hillary Clinton Says 'Trump Did This' Over Rise In Pregnant Women Being Denied ER Care
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Two Powerball players just miss $103 million jackpot — but still win big in US
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Two Powerball players just miss $103 million jackpot — but still win big ...
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Perfect Champs! South Carolina WBB upends Iowa to win 2024 NCAA national title: USC Gamecocks women’s basketball, Dawn Staley vs Caitlin Clark ...
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Perfect Champs! South Carolina WBB upends Iowa to win 2024 NCAA national ...
Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
  • South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.

  • Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.

  • It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.

  • The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
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Two Powerball players just miss $1.3 billion jackpot — but still win big prizes in NC
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Two Powerball players just miss $1.3 billion jackpot — but still win big ...
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Try the plant-based burgers built to entice firefighters at this new Waxhaw eatery
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College student stabbed in front of campus hall, NC cops say. Fellow student charged
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Methodist LGBTQ split: Grandma was right. There’s nothing God-like in rejecting others | Opinion
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Methodist LGBTQ split: Grandma was right. There’s nothing God-like in ...
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I quit being an atheist, but a vision made me leave judgmental evangelicalism behind | Opinion
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I quit being an atheist, but a vision made me leave judgmental ...
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Bojangles expands to California: First location set for LA, many more potentially on the way
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Baby eagle found alone and hungry after storms — until happy reunion. See the eaglet
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Baby eagle found alone and hungry after storms — until happy reunion ...
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Target makes (another) self-checkout change customers will hate: The system is already difficult to manage, and now it’s getting an update.
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Target makes (another) self-checkout change customers will hate
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Lottery player’s life-changing win has husband jumping for joy in NC. ‘A big blessing’
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17-year-old dies from gunshot after ‘friends’ run instead of helping him, Florida cops say
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WHO chief scientist calls for increased monitoring and preparation for highly pathogenic bird flu
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WHO chief scientist calls for increased monitoring and ...
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Wolfpack’s run restored NC State to prominence. Can the next group capitalize?: “We built something here,” Wolfpack guard Jayden Taylor said, one of several ...
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Wolfpack’s run restored NC State to prominence. Can the next group ...
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Biden supporters, including women who miscarried, blast Trump on abortion at NC event
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Biden supporters, including women who miscarried, blast Trump on abortion ...
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This uptown Charlotte rooftop bar named among the top 10 best in the world: Mandoe Media’s global list of best rooftop bars includes Merchant & Trade atop ...
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This uptown Charlotte rooftop bar named among the top 10 best in the world
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How do NC businesses get their logos on those blue highway exit signs? What to know
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By electing candidates like Mark Robinson, NC sends a message to states like mine | Opinion
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Unhappy Hurricanes take 1-0 lead into Game 2 against satisfied Islanders: The Hurricanes spent Sunday figuring out how they can play better, while the Islanders ...
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Unhappy Hurricanes take 1-0 lead into Game 2 against satisfied Islanders
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In North Carolina, a Tiny Home for $365 a Month Comes With a Hot Tub: After a lifetime of seeking out tiny spaces, she finally found a keeper: a former ...
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In North Carolina, a Tiny Home for $365 a Month Comes With a Hot Tub
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Charlotte Catholic bishop retires after 20 years. Diocese names successor.: Longtime Charlotte Catholic Bishop Peter Jugis has retired, and Franciscan Father ...
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Charlotte Catholic bishop retires after 20 years. Diocese names successor.
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Mark Robinson says he can attract Black voters to the GOP. Black voters disagree | Opinion
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Voters think the nation is going off rails — just not in their state: There is a strange chasm between how voters perceive their own state vs. the nation ...
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Voters think the nation is going off rails — just not in their state
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DJ Horne declares for NBA Draft after leading NC State on historic postseason run
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DJ Horne declares for NBA Draft after leading NC State on historic ...
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Seven Powerball players across US win $1 million. Where were winning tickets sold?
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Quick Glance: Player Falls Short of $1.13 Billion Powerball Jackpot - Huge Wins in Washington
  • A ticket in Washington secured $1 million, but narrowly missed the $1.13 billion jackpot, officials confirmed.

  • Although the tickets matched five numbers, the Powerball eluded the player in the April 3 draw, shared by Washington’s Lottery.

  • As per the national Powerball site, the grand prize, escalating to an estimated $1.23 billion, remained unclaimed for the upcoming draw on April 6.

  • The winning combination comprised the numbers 11, 38, 41, 62, and 65, with the Powerball being 15. Washington also boasted over 49,000 other winning tickets ranging from $4 to $50,000.
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Glasses on! Here are views of the solar eclipse across Charlotte: The solar eclipse moved across the United States on April 8, 2024. In Charlotte, North Carolina ...
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Glasses on! Here are views of the solar eclipse across Charlotte
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
  • An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

  • People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

  • Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

  • A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
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Severe storms with tennis ball-size hail pummel Charlotte area Saturday, NWS says
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Severe storms with tennis ball-size hail pummel Charlotte area Saturday ...
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Missing fisherman’s body found days later in North Carolina creek. ‘Unbearable’
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The income everyday Americans earn in every U.S. state—see how your salary measures up
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Quick Glance: Income Disparities in the US States - Where Does Your Salary Stand?
  • In 2023, the median annual wage for all U.S. workers was $48,060, showing varying incomes across states.

  • Massachusetts holds the top spot with a median wage of $60,690 for individual workers, while Mississippi ranks lowest at $37,500.

  • The Northeast and Western regions generally feature higher-earning populations compared to the South and select states in the Midwest.

  • Typically, local wages align with cost of living, leading to many high-earning states also being the most expensive to reside in.
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4-year-old accidentally shoots self while sitting in bed next to mom, Missouri cops say
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4-year-old accidentally shoots self while sitting in bed next to mom ...
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Former NC congressman named in crash report. Why he was cited in updated Florida traffic law
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Former NC congressman named in crash report. Why he was cited in updated ...