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North Carolina's COVID-19 Count Surpasses 142,000 Mark
North Carolina reported 1,346 newly confirmed cases and 26 deaths from COVID-19 related illness Friday.

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North Carolina reported 1,346 newly confirmed cases and 26 deaths from COVID-19 related illness Friday.

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