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Nation/World

Sliver of hope: Kremlin sees a diplomatic path on Ukraine

By Vladimir Isachenkov and Yuras Karmanau Associated Press MOSCOW — The Kremlin signaled Monday it is ready to keep talking with the West about security ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, February 14, 2022 11:49 pm

News

NC justices examine legality of voter ID, tax amendments

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — More litigation on voting, redistricting and race reached North Carolina’s Supreme Court on Monday, as justices began ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, February 14, 2022 11:46 pm

News

Plane with 8 aboard crashes off North Carolina; 1 body found

MOREHEAD CITY (AP) — A small plane carrying eight people crashed into the ocean off North Carolina’s Outer Banks and left behind multiple debris fields ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, February 14, 2022 11:45 pm

Crime

Concord Police kill burglary suspect

CONCORD (AP) — Concord Police say an officer shot and killed a burglary suspect Sunday after a confrontation at a car dealership. Police say an ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, February 14, 2022 6:44 am

Nation/World

Kupp’s late TD lifts Rams over Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Their defense laying siege to the Bengals, the Rams needed something — anything — from their slumbering offense. How about a ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, February 14, 2022 12:00 am

Nation/World

Biden warns Putin of ‘severe costs’ of Ukraine invasion

By Jim Heintz and Aamer Madhani Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden told Russia’s Vladimir Putin that invading Ukraine would cause “widespread human suffering” ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, February 12, 2022 11:56 pm

Nation/World

Blockades on Canada-US border continue as protests swell

By Rob Gillies and Mike Householder Associated Press WINDSOR, Ontario — Protesters opposed to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other restrictions withdrew their vehicles from a ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, February 12, 2022 11:55 pm

Coronavirus

State eases rules so students can return after COVID-19 exposure

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH  — North Carolina health officials on Thursday eased guidance for K-12 schools that had directed students and staff ... Read more

by News Service Report, Thursday, February 10, 2022 9:52 pm

News

Nonprofit raising money to provide RCSO K-9 with bulletproof vest

SALISBURY — A Washington-based nonprofit is raising money to provide the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office with a bulletproof K-9 vest. Keeping K-9s in Kevlar, based ... Read more

by News Service Report, Thursday, February 10, 2022 5:22 pm

Nation/World

Under pressure to ease up, Biden weighs new virus response

By Zeke Miller Associated Press WASHINGTON — Facing growing pressure to ease up on pandemic restrictions, the White House insisted Wednesday it is making plans ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, February 9, 2022 11:56 pm

Nation/World

COVID-19 truck blockade in Canada shuts down Ford plant

By Rob Gillies and Tom Krisher Associated Press TORONTO — A blockade of the bridge between Canada and Detroit by protesters demanding an end to ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, February 9, 2022 11:55 pm

Nation/World

Vice president’s husband whisked from Black history event after bomb threat

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON — Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, was whisked out of an event Tuesday at a ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 11:57 pm

News

Judges to pick expert for state’s redistricting review

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — A trial court panel will name an outside remapping expert to help them determine whether upcoming replacement ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 11:55 pm

News

Voters, NC board: Cawthorn candidate challenge should remain

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — A formal effort to evaluate whether North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn should be disqualified as a candidate ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 11:55 pm

Crime

North Carolina deputy kills man trying to flee traffic stop

LINCOLNTON (AP) — A North Carolina sheriff’s deputy has shot and killed a man who tried to flee a traffic stop and dragged the deputy ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, February 7, 2022 12:14 am

Crime

North Carolina man charged after person he punched died

WINSTON-SALEM (AP) — A North Carolina man is facing upgraded charges after a man he was accused of punching died at a hospital, police said. ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, February 7, 2022 12:12 am

Sports

No. 24 Tar Heels blow past Hurricanes 85-38

CHAPEL HILL (AP) — Deja Kelly scored 18 points, North Carolina built a 26-point lead in the first quarter, and the No. 24 Tar Heels ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, February 7, 2022 12:09 am

Racing

NASCAR scores win with successful race inside LA Coliseum

LOS ANGELES (AP) — NASCAR was the big winner at its glossy Los Angeles gala held inside Memorial Coliseum. In need of an energy boost ... Read more

by News Service Report, Monday, February 7, 2022 12:07 am

Nation/World

Officials: Russia at 70 percent of Ukraine military buildup

By Robert Burns AP National Security Writer WASHINGTON — Russia has assembled at least 70 percent of the military firepower it likely intends to have ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, February 5, 2022 11:55 pm

News

Recent blaze at fertilizer plant wasn’t 1st fire there

WINSTON-SALEM (AP) — Officials in a North Carolina city confirmed on Saturday that firefighters responded to a call in late December about a smoldering pile ... Read more

by News Service Report, Saturday, February 5, 2022 11:55 pm

Elections

NC Supreme Court strikes down redistricting maps

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH — A divided North Carolina Supreme Court struck down the state’s new maps for congressional and General Assembly ... Read more

by News Service Report, Friday, February 4, 2022 6:48 pm

News

Winston-Salem fertilizer plant explosion risk ‘greatly diminished’

Associated Press WINSTON-SALEM — The explosion threat from a fire at a  North Carolina fertilizer plant has “greatly diminished” now that much of a combustible ... Read more

by News Service Report, Thursday, February 3, 2022 11:59 pm

News

Cooper urges speed as wind energy panel holds first meeting

Associated Press WILMINGTON — A state government-led panel dedicated to boost North Carolina’s economic environment for wind power projects must work swiftly to help the ... Read more

by News Service Report, Thursday, February 3, 2022 11:59 pm

News

NC justices pepper lawyers in redistricting case

By Gary D. Robertson Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina Supreme Court justices and attorneys volleyed Wednesday over whether the court has authority to throw ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 11:55 pm

Nation/World

Winter storm packing snow, freezing rain moves across US

By Kathleen Foody and Jill Bleed Associated Press CHICAGO — A major winter storm with millions of Americans in its path brought a mix of ... Read more

by News Service Report, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 11:55 pm

Nation/World

Putin accuses US, allies of ignoring Russian security needs

By Vladimir Isachenkov and Matthew Lee Associated Press MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused the U.S. and its allies of ignoring Russia’s ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 11:56 pm

Nation/World

Police: Gunman kills 2 Virginia college officers, arrested

BRIDGEWATER, Va. — A gunman shot and killed two campus officers at a private college Tuesday, prompting a protracted campus lockdown and search before the ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 11:55 pm

Nation/World

Biden reaches out for GOP support for Supreme Court nominee

By Mary Clare Jalonick and Colleen Long Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is reaching out for Republican support for his eventual Supreme Court ... Read more

by News Service Report, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 11:55 pm

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