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Coronavirus

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is looking 90% effective

By Linda A. Johnson and Lauran Neergaard AP Medical Writers Pfizer said Monday that early results from its coronavirus vaccine suggest the shots may be ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, November 9, 2020 12:22 pm

Elections

Biden seeks to move quickly, build out his administration

By Will Weissert, Alexandra Jaffe and Aamer Madhani Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. — President-elect Joe Biden signaled on Sunday he plans to move quickly to ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, November 8, 2020 11:19 pm

News

Helicopter crashes near Highway Patrol academy in Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A helicopter belonging to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol crashed Sunday near the agency’s training academy in Raleigh. No one ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, November 8, 2020 11:07 pm

Sports

Panthers lean heavily on McCaffrey in upset bid of Chiefs

By Dave Skretta AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Carolina coach Matt Rhule promised that Christian McCaffrey would get a full load against Kansas ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, November 8, 2020 11:03 pm

Racing

Johnson finishes 5th in final race of NASCAR career

By John Marshall AP Sports Writer Jimmie Johnson strode into the final news conference of his NASCAR career wearing a black hat with “One Final ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, November 8, 2020 10:59 pm

Racing

Elliott drives from back of the field to first NASCAR title

By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. — The new face of NASCAR circled Phoenix Raceway for a celebratory lap of his finest ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, November 8, 2020 10:56 pm

Nation/World

‘Time to heal’ — Biden wins presidency behind boost from Pennsylvania

By Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller and Will Weissert Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of ... Read more

by News Service Report, Sunday, November 8, 2020 12:10 am

News

NC Republicans seek data to resolve top races

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina Republicans pressed state election officials on Friday to make public more information about the number ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, November 7, 2020 11:45 pm

Nation/World

Harris pays tribute to Black women in 1st speech as VP-elect

By Kathleen Ronayne Associated Press Vice president-elect Kamala Harris on Saturday paid tribute to the women, particularly Black women, whose shoulders she stands on as ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, November 7, 2020 11:44 pm

Elections

Harris becomes first Black woman, South Asian elected VP

By Kathleen Ronayne Associated Press Kamala Harris made history Saturday as the first Black woman elected as vice president of the United States, shattering barriers ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, November 7, 2020 12:59 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided US

By Jonathan Lemire and Zeke Miller Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, November 7, 2020 11:39 am

Elections

State’s Republicans seek more data to resolve top races

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina Republicans pressed state election officials on Friday to make public more information about the ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, November 7, 2020 12:00 am

Coronavirus

Trump chief of staff Meadows diagnosed with COVID-19

By JONATHAN LEMIRE and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows has been diagnosed with the coronavirus ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, November 7, 2020 12:00 am

News

Kristin Cooper, state’s first lady, apologizes for comment on Trump supporters

RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina’s first lady has apologized after a screenshot of her saying she “flipped off” supporters of President Donald Trump during a ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, November 7, 2020 12:00 am

Business

Hiring held steady last month but signs of caution as virus worsens

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Defying fears of another slowdown, U.S. businesses kept hiring at a solid pace in October, yet ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, November 7, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Outcome in attorney general, chief justice races likely days away

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — The outcomes of elections for North Carolina’s top lawyer and top judge likely won’t be settled ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, November 6, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

Judges in Georgia, Michigan dismiss Trump lawsuits as Biden inches closer to 270

By Mark Sherman and Jessica Gresko Associated Press WASHINGTON — Judges in Georgia and Michigan quickly dismissed Trump campaign lawsuits Thursday, undercutting a campaign legal ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, November 6, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

After election results, Cooper says, ‘There is a lot of status quo’

By Bryan Anderson Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said in a news conference on Thursday that he will continue ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, November 6, 2020 12:00 am

News

Moose Lodge in Mooresville facing sanction for illegal gambling

CHARLOTTE (AP) — A Moose Lodge could lose its liquor license and pay a fine after state agents discovered illegal pool gambling involving NASCAR races, ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, November 6, 2020 12:00 am

Elections

North Carolina AG, chief justice race outcomes likely days away

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The outcomes of elections for North Carolina’s top lawyer and top judge likely won’t be settled for at least several more ... Read more

by News Service Report, Thursday, November 5, 2020 3:03 pm

Elections

Most expensive Senate race in U.S. history too close to call between Tillis, Cunningham

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Thom Tillis and Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham was ... Read more

by News Service Report, Thursday, November 5, 2020 12:00 am

News

A guide to key down-ballot North Carolina races

By Jonathan Drew and Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — Democrats flipped two open U.S. House seats that they had been favored to win ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 11:55 pm

News

AP: NC still too close to call

Update, 5 a.m. By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WHY AP HASN’T CALLED NORTH CAROLINA: The Associated Press has not declared a winner in North Carolina’s ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 5:14 am

Elections

A guide to key down-ballot North Carolina races

By Jonathan Drew and Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — Democrats flipped two open U.S. House seats that they had been favored to win ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 2:26 am

Elections

Republicans keep control of N. Carolina legislative chambers

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina Republicans have withstood a massive effort by Democrats inside the state and nationally to retake ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 2:23 am

Elections

Trump wins Florida, locked in other tight races with Biden

By Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin and Alexandra Jaffe Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump carried Florida, the nation’s most prized battleground state, ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 2:20 am

Elections

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper wins reelection

By Bryan Anderson Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH — Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper was reelected Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Lt. Gov. Dan Forest. The mild-mannered ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 11:57 pm

Elections

North Carolina will keep 4 polling places open longer

RALEIGH (AP) —  The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted Tuesday to keep four polling places open longer because they opened late, which is ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 2:30 pm

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