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Amazon Purchases Land in Tarboro Commerce Center

Amazon has purchased 77.43 acres in the Tarboro Commerce Center from the Town of Tarboro for $512,000, according to Edgecombe County records.

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Community Sports

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Dinsick's Derby Pick 5: Crude Velocity to Chief Walleye Eyes $10K Payout

Handicapping expert Drew Dinsick has locked in a bold Pick 5 sequence for Kentucky Derby Day, targeting five straight winners from race eight through the main event. With Crude Velocity as his race eight anchor and Chief Walleye atop the Derby field, a $1 ticket could explode into $10,000 if it connects. Bettors are buzzing as the 2026 Derby card unfolds at Churchill Downs.

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Lady Vols Reload, Rally for 2026 Title Charge

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Pochettino's World Cup Gamble: USMNT Faces Uncertainty Without Expected Veterans

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Scheffler Triumphs at PGA: Victory One Year After Arrest Chaos

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Clark's Quad Strain Halts Fever's Hot Start After Record Pace

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Local Business

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L.A. Gas Nears $9: $100 Fill-Ups Force Riders to Rails

Los Angeles drivers are shelling out over $100 to fill their tanks as gas prices flirt with $9 a gallon, the highest in the nation. Frustrated commuters are ditching cars for crowded public transit, slashing household budgets amid California's relentless fuel crisis. 'I just pray to God,' one motorist lamented, staring at the pump.[1]

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Zuckerberg Ties Meta's 8,000 Layoffs to $135B AI Surge

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O'Leary Blasts NYC 'Soak the Rich' Tax Plan as Economic Suicide

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Trump Opens Retirement Savings to 56 Million Left-Behind Workers

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Fatal Fires Prompt Re-Recall of 429K Casely Power Banks

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Daily Fun

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Unlock the Universe: The Fibonacci Sequence in Your Everyday Life

Ever notice how nature seems to follow a secret code? Prepare to be amazed as we uncover the magical Fibonacci sequence and its surprising presence all around us.

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Bridging the Divide: Cross-Platform Strategies for Maximum Impact

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The Streaming Sea: Navigating the Ever-Shifting Tides of Content

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Streaming Services: A New Dimension of Binge-Watching

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Bridging the Divide: Cross-Platform Harmony in a Disconnected World

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State News

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Ducks Defeat Oilers 4-3 in Overtime, Take 3-1 Series Lead

The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in overtime after a controversial goal review. Ryan Poehling scored the game-winning goal, giving the Ducks a 3-1 series lead as the series shifts to Edmonton.

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National

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Off-Duty Fire Captain Rescues Family from Inferno in Oceanside

An off-duty fire captain spotted flames engulfing a Southern California home and charged inside to save a family of five and their pets. His quick actions contained the blaze, earning widespread praise for turning potential tragedy into triumph. The dramatic rescue unfolded Sunday night in Oceanside amid a string of destructive fires.

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