Highlands News-Sun · Washington, NC
More than a century ago, the remains of an American soldier, whose name was known only to God, were laid to rest on a Virginia hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington. That hillside is now part…
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Roll Call · New Bern, NC
Nearby: New Bern, NCDemocratic Rep. Don Davis, here greeting early voters in New Bern, N.C., on Oct. 15, won reelection to North Carolina's 1st District. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) By CQ Roll Call Staff Posted November 3, 2026 at 9:06pm, Updated November 12, 2026 at 5:05pm CQ Roll Call is tracking the results in Senate and House battleground races — as defined by Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales — as they are called by The Associated Press. The results also include seats that weren’t considered competitive but flipped, as well as incumbents who lost. The AP projects Democrats to win majorities in both chambers. As of 5:05 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, Nov. 12, Democrats had flipped 44 House seats and eight Senate seats, and Republicans had picked up three House seats. Last updated at 5:05 p.m. Eastern time, Thursday, Nov. 12 Maine’s 2nd District (open): Republican former Gov.
Fortress of Solitude · Kinston, NC
Nearby: Kinston, NCWhile Jaime Pressly has played dozens of comedic ‘Southern spitfires’ over the years, don’t make the mistake of thinking she’s typecast herself into a trailer-trash-chic corner. Of course, we all love Joy Turner from My Name Is Earl, but did you know that she has dozens of other acting credits? With a couple of 2026 releases (Last Shot and Leanne) and more to come, including season 2 of Hulu’s All’s Fair on November 4, her career shows no signs of slowing down. But how did she go from gymnastics to modeling to Hollywood actress? And what are the projects that are keeping her busy? Let’s break down her career highlights decade by decade so you get the full picture. Jaime Pressly’s Early Life in the 1980s: Growing Up in Kinston, North Carolina Image Credit: New Line Cinema, CineTel Pictures, MG Entertainment Jaime Elizabeth Pressly was born on July 30, 1977, and raised in the small town of Kinston, North Carolina.
