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Jay Motiwala

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 30, 2026
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Jul 28, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Jay Motiwala

    Williams syndrome doesn’t stop eighth grader Gabe James from reaching end zone (opens the original)

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    Gabe James, an eighth grader at Starmount Middle School in Yadkin County, took the field Tuesday night and scored a touchdown in a middle school football game, fulfilling a dream despite living with Williams syndrome, a rare genetic condition. “It’s gonna get loud!” Gabe James said, eagerly anticipating the game. Gabe’s excitement for football was evident throughout the day. “Playing with my football players!” he said, when asked what he was most looking forward to. His father, Rich James, share

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Jay Motiwala

    ‘We have to go’ : Witnesses describe gunfire at Caraway Speedway (opens the original)

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    A shooting at Caraway Speedway in Randolph County disrupted a family event Saturday night, turning an evening of music, dancing, and car stunts into a scene of panic, witnesses said. Michael Marr and his wife, Erica, who have attended many car meetups, described the event as initially filled with excitement and joy. “They had a DJ booth playing music, they were all in a conga line dancing,” Michael Marr said. “Everybody’s just having a good time, it was definitely a vibe.” The couple enjoyed wat

  3. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Jay Motiwala

    Stein visits Lansing, announces $5 million for Helene recovery (opens the original)

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    Governor Josh Stein visited Lansing to meet with small business owners recovering from Hurricane Helene and announced $5 million in grants for Western North Carolina. The hurricane caused nearby rivers to rise to 30 feet and left Lansing with 8 feet of water in its immediate aftermath. James Hart, owner of CJ’s Market, recalled the dire situation. “It was, you better get out or you might die,” Hart said. The Lansing Café and Grocery Store, located just down the street, also suffered significant

  4. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Jay Motiwala

    Large crowd weighs in on Rural Hall's future (opens the original)

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    Forsyth County leaders hosted a town hall meeting in Rural Hall to gather public input on the types of businesses, properties, and developments residents want to see in the area as part of the new Rural Hall Area Plan. "You can't argue that you don't like how something is going if you don't participate," attendee Patrick Conrad said. The meeting, which drew a large crowd, was led by Forsyth County project planner Dan Roberts, who introduced the new project. "We just want the public input so that

  5. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Jay Motiwala

    'We're all afraid to do our jobs' Greensboro bar owner shares safety concerns after mass shooting (opens the original)

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    Two days after a deadly shooting outside "The O" in Greensboro, Anna Freiberg, owner of Bender’s Tavern on West Market Street, is urging city leaders to take action to improve nighttime safety. “It’s like we’re all afraid to do our jobs, because you don’t want to get shot,” Freiberg said. Freiberg has owned Bender’s Tavern for 16 years, which is located less than a minute away from the site of Sunday morning’s shooting. She said the job has become more challenging and worrisome over the years. “

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