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FBI joins probe of man killed by deputies

By Ben Finley and Jonathan Drew Associated Press ELIZABETH CITY — The FBI launched a civil rights probe Tuesday into the death of Andrew Brown ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 11:35 pm

Nation/World

Biden to propose free preschool, as today’s speech details emerge

By Lisa Mascaro and Josh Boak Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will call for free preschool for all 3- and 4-year-old children, a ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 11:34 pm

Nation/World

CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask

By Mike Stobbe AP Medical Writer NEW YORK — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased its guidelines Tuesday on the wearing of masks ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 11:33 pm

Local

Cooper address focuses on COVID, finding agreement with GOP

RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper recalled the pain and courage stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic in his State of the State ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 12:00 am

News

Cooper address focuses on COVID, finding agreement with GOP

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper recalled the pain and courage stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic in ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, April 26, 2021 11:24 pm

News

Attorney: Black man killed by deputies in Elizabeth City shot in back of head

ELIZABETH CITY (AP) — A Black man killed by deputies in North Carolina was shot in the back of his head and had his hands ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, April 26, 2021 4:46 pm

Nation/World

Harris to tell UN body it’s time to prep for next pandemic

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will make the case before United Nations members on Monday that now is the time for global leaders ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, April 26, 2021 12:58 am

Racing

Keselowski claims 6th win at Talladega with overtime pass

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Brad Keselowski made exactly the right final move this time, winning again at Talladega Superspeedway and demonstrating a painful lesson well ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, April 26, 2021 12:45 am

Sports

Graham scores 24 as Hornets rout Celtics 125-104

CHARLOTTE (AP) — When Hornets coach James Borrego talks to his players about how he wants them to play, he’ll point back to Sunday’s game. ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, April 26, 2021 12:42 am

Nation/World

‘Nomadland’ wins best picture at a social distanced Oscars

By Jake Coyle AP Film Writer Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland,” a wistful portrait of itinerant lives on open roads across the American West, won best picture ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, April 26, 2021 12:00 am

News

7 deputies on leave after fatal shooting of Black man

By Allen G. Breed and Jonathan Drew Associated Press ELIZABETH CITY — Seven North Carolina deputies have been placed on leave in the aftermath of ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, April 24, 2021 11:19 pm

Nation/World

With OK from experts, some states resume use of J&J vaccine

By David Crary AP National Writer NEW YORK — With a green light from federal health officials, many states resumed use of the one-shot Johnson ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, April 24, 2021 11:15 pm

Nation/World

J&J’s COVID-19 vaccinations to resume despite rare clot risk

By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MIKE STOBBE Associated Press U.S. health officials lifted an 11-day pause on COVID-19 vaccinations using Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose shot on ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, April 24, 2021 12:00 am

News

Agreement means protests over Confederate monument can continue in Burlington

BURLINGTON (AP) — Civil rights groups have settled a dispute with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office over courthouse protests against a Confederate monument. The settlement ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, April 24, 2021 12:00 am

Elections

 Caitlyn Jenner running for California governor

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Caitlyn Jenner’s decision Friday to enter the race for California governor injects a jolt ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, April 24, 2021 12:00 am

News

Seven deputies on leave after fatal shooting of Black man in Elizabeth City

By ALLEN G. BREED and JONATHAN DREW Associated Press ELIZABETH CITY (AP) — Seven deputies have been placed on leave in the aftermath of a ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, April 24, 2021 12:00 am

News

Man killed by deputy recalled as storyteller, jokester

By ALLEN G. BREED and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press ELIZABETH CITY (AP) — Andrew Brown Jr.’s easy smile, which belied hardship, loss and troubles with ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, April 23, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Supreme Court makes it easier to give minors convicted of murder a life sentence

By Jessica Gresko Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court made it easier Thursday to sentence minors convicted of murder to life in prison ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, April 23, 2021 12:00 am

News

Bill seeking permanent daylight saving clears NC House

RALEIGH (AP) — An effort to stop the biannual clock adjustments in North Carolina required to comply with daylight saving time rules passed the state ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, April 23, 2021 12:00 am

News

Friends describe Elizabeth City man killed by deputy

By Allen G. Breed and Michael Kunzelman Associated Press ELIZABETH CITY — Andrew Brown Jr.’s easy smile, which belied hardship, loss and troubles with the ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, April 23, 2021 12:00 am

Crime

Supreme Court makes it easier to sentence minors convicted of murder to life in prison

By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court made it easier Thursday to sentence minors convicted of murder to life in prison ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, April 23, 2021 12:00 am

Nation/World

Sheriff: Deputy fatally shot Black man while serving warrant

By Gary D. Robertson and Denise Lavoie Associated Press ELIZABETH CITY — A North Carolina deputy shot and killed a Black man while serving a ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 11:55 pm

Nation/World

Garland announces sweeping police probe after Floyd verdict

By Michael Balsamo and Amy Forliti Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis after a ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 11:55 pm

Coronavirus

Cooper plans to lift gathering, distancing limits by June 1

By Bryan Anderson Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said on Wednesday that he plans to lift all mandates on ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 4:25 pm

Nation/World

Crowds react with joy, wariness to verdict in Floyd’s death

By Aaron Morrison, Gillian Flaccus and Jacquelyn Martin Associated Press London Williams stood in Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C., moments before the verdict ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 11:18 pm

News

Bill seeks to end pistol purchase permits from NC sheriffs

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH(AP) — North Carolina would end the long practice of sheriffs issuing permits to county residents before they can ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 11:16 pm

News

Chauvin convicted on all counts in George Floyd’s death

By Amy Forliti, Stephen Groves and Tammy Webber Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 5:13 pm

Local

Top North Carolina House finance chair, Rowan representative stripped of position

RALEIGH (AP) — The current longest-serving member of the North Carolina House was stripped Tuesday of her chairmanship on the powerful House Finance Committee. Speaker ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 3:44 pm

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