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Coronavirus

FDA OKs Pfizer vaccine for young kids

By Lauran Neergaard and Matthew Perrone Associated Press WASHINGTON  — The U.S. moved a step closer to expanding COVID-19 vaccinations for millions more children as ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 12:00 am

News

State news roundup: Davidson County parents charged in abuse of 6-week-old

LEXINGTON. (AP) — Two parents have been arrested in a child abuse case in which a 6-week-old was diagnosed with life-threatening injuries, a North Carolina ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 12:00 am

Coronavirus

COVID spread down substantially in North Carolina, state data shows

By Bryan Anderson Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH — The spread of COVID-19 has dropped substantially in recent weeks, according to data released Tuesday by ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 12:00 am

Sports

Fab Four of July acquisitions lead Braves to World Series

By Ronald Blum AP Baseball Writer HOUSTON — Atlanta had just stumbled again, losing its seventh straight attempt to reach .500. “This isn’t going to ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, October 25, 2021 11:56 pm

Sports

Column: NASCAR plays a glum, frustrated second fiddle to F1

By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer KANSAS CITY, Kan. — NASCAR, the longtime king of U.S. motorsports, has never had to worry about Formula ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, October 25, 2021 11:55 pm

Sports

Darnold’s struggles could spur interest in Watson trade

By Steve Reed AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE — Seven games into Sam Darnold’s tenure with the Carolina Panthers there are serious concerns about his ability ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, October 25, 2021 11:55 pm

News

North Carolina’s $25 reward helped boost COVID vaccinations

By Bryan Anderson Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH — What works and what doesn’t when it comes to encouraging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19? ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, October 25, 2021 11:55 pm

News

Airplane makes emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham Airport

MORRISVILLE (AP) — A Frontier Airlines flight from Norfolk, Virginia, to Orlando made an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport due to fumes or an ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, October 24, 2021 9:45 pm

Sports

Hornets pull away, beat Nets 111-95 for first 3-0 start

NEW YORK (AP) — LaMelo Ball had a good first three quarters in Brooklyn, then decided it was best if he watched the fourth. Ish ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, October 24, 2021 9:39 pm

Sports

Panthers pull Darnold against Giants; Rhule wants more from QB

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — For the first time this season, Sam Darnold may have to start looking over his shoulder. In fact, there may ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, October 24, 2021 9:30 pm

News

Race-blind redistricting? Democrats incredulous at GOP maps

RALEIGH (AP) — A decade ago, North Carolina Republicans redrew legislative districts in a way that a federal court ruled illegally deprived Black voters of ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, October 24, 2021 9:25 pm

Nation/World

Deal on Biden’s $2T plan edges closer; Harris is ‘confident’

By Lisa Mascaro, Darlene Superville and Alan Fram Associated Press WASHINGTON — A deal within reach, President Joe Biden and Congress’ top Democrats edged close ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, October 23, 2021 11:55 pm

Nation/World

Film crew voiced complaints before fatal on-set shooting

By Cedar Attanasio, Morgan Lee and Michelle L. Price The Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. — Hours before actor Alec Baldwin fired a fatal gunshot ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, October 23, 2021 11:55 pm

Business

NC unemployment on 12-month streak of lower rates

RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina’s unemployment rate has now declined every month for the past year, with September’s jobless figure falling to 4.2%, the state ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:01 am

Coronavirus

FDA says Pfizer COVID vaccine looks effective for young kids

By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press Federal health regulators said late Friday that kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear highly effective at ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:00 am

Nation/World

Warrant: Baldwin didn’t know weapon contained live round

By MORGAN LEE, SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN and CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An assistant director unwittingly handed Alec Baldwin a loaded ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:00 am

Entertainment

Sheriff: Alec Baldwin fired prop gun on movie set that killed woman

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A prop firearm discharged by veteran actor Alec Baldwin, who is starring and producing a Western movie, killed his director ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, October 22, 2021 12:00 am

Coronavirus

CDC panel recommends expanded COVID-19 vaccine booster rollout

By Lauran Neergaard and Mike Stobbe Associated Press WASHINGTON — Millions more Americans are closer to getting a COVID-19 booster as influential government advisers on ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, October 22, 2021 12:00 am

News

Truck driver killed after collision with school bus in Newton

NEWTON (AP) — One person was killed and two people were injured after a school bus collided with a truck, the N.C. State Highway Patrol ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, October 22, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Iredell County man charged with murder after three bodies found in burned Statesville house

STATESVILLE (AP) — A North Carolina man has been charged with murder and arson in connection with the discovery of three bodies after a house ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, October 22, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Massive search for Laundrie ends as FBI identifies remains in Florida

By Curt Anderson Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The FBI on Thursday identified human remains found in a Florida nature preserve as those of ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, October 22, 2021 12:00 am

News

State briefs: Man charged after woman found dead in Davie home

MOCKSVILLE (AP) — A North Carolina man has been charged after deputies found a woman dead inside a home, a sheriff’s office said. The Davie ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 11:55 pm

News

GOP bill on NC governor’s emergency powers heads to his desk

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — Another effort by North Carolina Republicans to check the governor’s broad powers during a pandemic or other ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 11:55 pm

Nation/World

Big changes in White House ideas to pay for $2 trillion plan

By Lisa Mascaro, Darlene Superville and Alan Fram Associated Press SCRANTON, Pa. — In an abrupt change, the White House on Wednesday floated new plans ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 11:55 pm

Nation/World

FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters

By Matthew Perrone and Lauran Neergaard Associated Press WASHINGTON — U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 11:55 pm

Sports

Astros awaken for 7 in 9th, beat Boston 9-2 to tie ALCS 2-2

By Jimmy Golen AP Sports Writer BOSTON — Jose Altuve hit a tying home run in the eighth inning and the Houston offense awakened with ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 12:58 am

Sports

Bellinger, Betts rally Dodgers, cut Braves’ NLCS lead to 2-1

By Beth Harris AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES — Cody Bellinger keeps erasing a forgettable regular season, with his latest big swing putting the Los ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, October 19, 2021 11:55 pm

Sports

No. 14 Coastal Carolina eager to shine in national spotlight

By Steve Reed AP Sports Writer BOONE — While Coastal Carolina is unbeaten and ranked 14th in the nation, head coach Jamey Chadwell knows there ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, October 19, 2021 11:55 pm

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