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The Big Story
With mass shootings continuing to devastate communities across the country, an Iredell County sheriff is expanding efforts to protect one of the most vulnerable public spaces — churches.
Sheriff Darren Campbell has launched “Church Shield,” a free active shooter training program designed for congregations across North Carolina.
The initiative, Campbell said, was inspired by the 2015 shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, where nine worshippers were killed in a racially motivated attack.
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August started on a cool note, and it looks like it will end the same way. Below average temperatures with comfortable humidity levels highlight the forecast through the Labor Day weekend.
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