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In 2015, Chapel Hill couple looked forward to being in presence of Pope

3 weeks ago | wral.com | Derek Medlin |David Crabtree |Keith Baker

Pope Francis delivers Mass to more than 20,000 at Madison Square GardenPope Francis in 2015 drew huge crowds across Washington D.C., Philadelphia and New York City during his six-day trip to the United States. Joe and Yvette Zaninni, of Chapel Hill, were among local Catholics who travel north for the weekend. The Zaninnis, who have been married 47 years and work with young married couples at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, traveled to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families.
Songs, heartfelt words fill Billy Graham's funeral

Aug 25, 2023 | wral.com | David Crabtree |Amanda Lamb |Ken Smith |Greg Clark

Billy Graham's funeral Friday featured rousing music along with heartfelt words from his adult children in the culmination of more than a week of tributes to "America's pastor.""I just want you to know my father was 'FAT' – he was faithful, he was available, and he was teachable," said Ned Graham, his youngest child.
McCrory says he'll sign NC budget deal

Aug 25, 2023 | wral.com | David Crabtree |Keith Baker |Matt Burns |Tyler Dukes

Gov. Pat McCrory said Thursday he will sign the North Carolina state budget bill negotiated by fellow Republicans at the legislature this summer when it reaches his desk. "For the third straight year, we’ve gotten about 90 percent of the common sense solutions we’re recommending past by the legislature. Because of that, I will sign it," McCrory told reporters.
Ellmers sworn in as new member of Congress

Aug 25, 2023 | wral.com | David Crabtree |Keith Baker |Richard Adkins |Matt Burns

North Carolina's newest member of Congress is officially starting her job. Republican Second District Congresswoman Renee Ellmers was sworn in to office Wednesday afternoon. Supporters were expected to hold a reception in her honor at a Washington hotel. Ellmers ousted seven-term Democratic Congressman Bob Etheridge on the promise of lowering government spending. She joins dozens of other GOP freshmen swept into office in November.
Tillis released from hospital after collapsing at DC race

Aug 25, 2023 | wral.com | David Crabtree |Cullen Browder |Keith Baker |Richard Adkins

Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina was recuperating at home Wednesday after collapsing during a 5-kilometer charity race in Washington, D.C., and being taken away by ambulance.
Billy Graham funeral to serve as evangelist's final crusade

Aug 25, 2023 | wral.com | Amanda Lamb |David Crabtree |Greg Clark |Matt Burns

As his public appearances dwindled in recent years, Billy Graham began choosing songs, scripture and speakers for one last public opportunity to spread the Gospel – his own funeral. Plans for Friday's service took shape in the years after his last crusade in 2005 as he huddled with confidants and loved ones in his North Carolina mountain home. Musicians who had shared Graham's stage would sing. Some of the best preachers Graham knew – his own children – would deliver personal messages.
McCrory will not talk about abortion bill

Aug 25, 2023 | wral.com | Laura Leslie |David Crabtree |Matt Burns

Gov. Pat McCrory will not talk about what he would do if lawmakers send him a bill to restrict abortions in North Carolina. The Charlotte Observer reported (http://bit.ly/12L1S1A) McCrory would not say Thursday if he would sign the bill into law. He was at a July Fourth parade in the Rowan County town of Faith. The North Carolina Senate approved the restrictions Wednesday. The House Health Committee plans to take up the bill next Tuesday, meaning it could go before the full House later next week.