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Breaking down the tax implications of PPP loans

March 4, 2021

The approaching tax season is raising fresh questions for business owners who received a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program. Can you deduct expenses paid with your loan funds? Do you need to do anything […]

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV: The best commuter Super Cruiser around

March 4, 2021

LOS ANGELES — Traffic is back. During the height of lockdown last year the roads were empty and it was smooth sailing wherever you needed to go, but that’s over (thank goodness). While I missed […]

NC House gives unanimous OK to $1.7B COVID relief measure

March 4, 2021

RALEIGH — The North Carolina House voted unanimously Wednesday to distribute another $1.7 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds, with most going toward virus testing and prevention, public university campuses, child-care assistance and transportation projects. […]

Local group aims to generate generosity

March 4, 2021

RALEIGH — Across the country, hundreds of people are choosing to pass their stimulus payments along to neighbors or local nonprofits in an effort to help those who are struggling during the ongoing pandemic. Throughout […]

GOP takes aim at Biden’s health care pick on abortion rights

March 4, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden’s pick for health secretary is taking heat from Republicans for his actions in support of abortion rights. They want to define him — and the new administration — as […]

Report: US wasted billions on cars, buildings in Afghanistan

March 4, 2021

ISLAMABAD — The United States wasted billions of dollars in war-torn Afghanistan on buildings and vehicles that were either abandoned or destroyed, according to a report released Monday by a U.S. government watchdog. The agency […]

Rozier, Hayward leads Hornets to road win in Minnesota

March 4, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS — Terry Rozier scored 31 points and Gordon Hayward added 23 as the Charlotte Hornets headed into the All-Star break with a 135-102 win over the skidding Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Rozier was […]

MOORE: Why aren’t school districts giving taxpayers their money back?

March 4, 2021

In Naperville, Illinois, the school board announced it would distribute $10 million back to taxpayers this year. Yes, a tax refund. In a news release, Superintendent Dan Bridges told residents that he “understands the great […]

College Basketball Roundup: NC State’s streak hits five with win at Notre Dame

March 4, 2021

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Cam Hayes scored a career-best 20 points, Dereon Seabron had career highs with 17 points and 13 rebounds, and NC State beat Notre Dame 80-69 on Wednesday night. NC State (13-9, […]

Equality Act passes US House with NC delegation split by party

March 4, 2021

On Feb. 25 the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R 5, known as the Equality Act, with a vote of 224-206. Congressional members, depending on their party, saw the act as either a dangerous unraveling […]

Plaintiffs can seek damages in lawsuit over Wake County pistol-permit delays

March 4, 2021

RALEIGH — A ruling by a U.S. District Court judge will allow plaintiffs who challenged the temporary suspension of the issuance of pistol permits to seek damage claims. Judge Louise Flanagan issued the recent ruling […]

Muddled promises on schools pose political problem for Biden

March 4, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden is in a political firestorm over how and when to get more schools open during the coronavirus pandemic, with Republicans seizing on confusion surrounding Biden’s goal to reopen a […]

Florida gov touts COVID response as he highlights 2021 goals

March 3, 2021

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reflected as much on the past year as he did his priorities for 2021 during a State of the State address Tuesday that touted his response to […]

Biden choice for watchdog makes debut in nomination hearing

March 3, 2021

CHARLOTTE — President Joe Biden’s nominee to run the federal consumer watchdog agency is likely to be face hostile questioning from Republican Senators on Tuesday, but is likely to be confirmed with Democrats controlling a […]

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