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Small pro-Palestinian protests held Saturday as college commencements are held
Small pro-Palestinian protests popped up sporadically Saturday as colleges and universities from North Carolina to California held commencement ceremonies, including dozens of graduating students at Virginia Commonwealth University who walked out on an address by Gov. Glenn Youngkin. ...
Skjei ends Carolina's power-play woes, helps Hurricanes beat Rangers 4-3 to extend 2nd-round series
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes turned their last stand into a season-extending victory. Incredibly, it was the struggling power play that got them there. Brady Skjei scored on the power play with 3:11 left to help the Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 4-3 on...
Billy Graham statue for U.S. Capitol to be unveiled next week
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A statue of the late Rev. Billy Graham set to stand inside the U.S. Capitol to represent North Carolina will be unveiled next week in a ceremony. House Speaker Mike Johnson, other congressional members and the family of the Charlotte-born evangelist are...
Despite revenue downgrade, North Carolina anticipates nearly $1B more in cash
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina officials downgraded a projected state revenue surplus through mid-2025 by $430 million on Friday, citing lower than anticipated April 15 individual income tax payments due to recent business tax changes. Still, the state expects nearly $1 billion more to enter...
ACC's lawsuit against Florida State halted after North Carolina judge issues a stay in the case
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference’s lawsuit against member school Florida State has come to a temporary halt. North Carolina Chief Business Court Judge Louis Bledsoe III handed down a ruling Friday that puts a stay on all discovery and further court-related...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina’s US House primary runoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — North Carolina's lone congressional runoff, in the state's 13th Congressional District, became a one-person race when former President Donald Trump endorsed Brad Knott this month, leading his opponent to suspend her campaign. Congressional candidate Kelly...
Artemi Panarin scores in overtime, Rangers beat Hurricanes 3-2 to take 3-0 series lead
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The New York Rangers erased an early deficit to take momentum, only to squander their own lead late with a huge postseason road victory only minutes away. It didn't prevent them from staying unbeaten in the NHL playoffs with a second straight overtime win, and...
Officials removed from North Carolina 'eCourts' lawsuit alleging unlawful arrests, jail time
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Several state and local court officials have been removed from a federal lawsuit filed by roughly a dozen people who allege the operation of North Carolina's new electronic courts records and case management system contributed to their unlawful arrest or extended jail...
GOP runoffs to determine nominees for Congress, lieutenant governor and auditor
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — What is expected to be a very small group of North Carolina voters will decide which Republicans will serve as the party's nominees for a congressional district seat and for the statewide positions of lieutenant governor and auditor. One of Tuesday's GOP...
Powerful storms kill 3 as tornadoes tear through central and southeastern US
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (AP) — Severe storms tore through parts of the U.S. again Wednesday, spawning damaging tornadoes, producing massive hail, and killing two people in Tennessee and one person in North Carolina. A storm that rumbled across northeastern Tennessee brought high winds that...
