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Davidson College Supports Lawsuit Opposing New ICE Rule
Nearly 200 colleges, including Davidson, are seeking to block a new Trump Administration directive targeting international students.

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Nearly 200 colleges, including Davidson, are seeking to block a new Trump Administration directive targeting international students.

Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to announce Tuesday afternoon whether school will resume online or in person next month. Here's how to watch.
If everyone wore a face mask for the next six weeks, "we could drive this epidemic to the ground," the CDC head said in Charlotte Monday.
Iredell County reported 1,149 confirmed coronavirus cases Monday, an increase of 119 newly confirmed cases since Friday.
Football and band activities were suspended in Mooresville Monday. School officials said COVID-19 "risks outweigh the benefits."
North Carolina reported more than 6,000 new COVID-19 cases and 31 deaths since Friday.
All total, 13 graduates from NC were among more than 650 seniors who received National Merit scholarships from their chosen schools.
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Iredell County is experiencing "accelerated spread" of COVID-19 according to a new Harvard map tracking the virus throughout the U.S.
Lativa Kevette Sherrill, 44, is wanted in connection with a July 4 shooting in Cornelius, police said Friday.
Four counties in NC are at a COVID-19 "tipping point" and should revert to stay-at-home orders, according to a Harvard study.
The Republican senator, who was not identified, was asymptomatic before testing positive for COVID-19, Sen. Phil Berger said Friday.
Formerly known as Dunkin' Donuts, the chain will close hundreds of locations inside Speedway gas stations.
Davidson Farmers Market customers and vendors will be asked to wear masks when in-person shopping resumes July 11.
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