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Justices to hear challenge to race in college admissions

January 27, 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a challenge to the consideration of race in college admissions, adding affirmative action to major cases on abortion, guns, religion and COVID-19 already on the agenda. […]

Lowe’s teams up with Petco to offer pet supplies, services

January 27, 2022

Lowe’s is teaming up with Petco to offer pet departments within its stores, betting that customers want cans of dog food along with their cans of paint. The first Lowe’s with a Petco is expected […]

Greensboro chosen for supersonic jet plant

January 27, 2022

RALEIGH — Boom Supersonic, a high-profile aviation company building commercial supersonic airliners, will build its manufacturing and final assembly facility in Greensboro. Gov. Roy Cooper made the announcement at the Piedmont Triad International Airport on […]

SAT going digital in shifting college admissions landscape

January 27, 2022

The SAT exam will move from paper and pencil to a digital format, administrators announced Tuesday, saying the shift will boost its relevancy as more colleges make standardized tests optional for admission. Test-takers will be […]

LOVELL: The Zuck Buck stops here

January 27, 2022

A recent poll by Morning Consult revealed that one-third of the American population believes our election process is unfair. Close examination of our state and federal institutions has revealed deep flaws in these systems of […]

Justice Breyer to retire, giving Biden first court pick

January 27, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Longtime liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, numerous sources said Wednesday, giving President Joe Biden his first high court opening, which he has pledged to fill with the naming of the […]

Robinson named to Republican Lieutenant Governors Association 2022 Executive Committee

January 27, 2022

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has been named as the Engagement Chair to the Republican Lieutenant Governors Association’s (RLGA) 2022 Executive Committee. “These past two years the RLGA has defied the odds […]

6 charged with bid to smuggle arsenal to Mexican drug cartel

January 27, 2022

LOS ANGELES — Six men have been charged with plotting to smuggle assault weapons and hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition, including .50-caliber armor piercing bullets, to one of Mexico’s most violent drug cartels, […]

College basketball roundup: VCU snaps No. 25 Davidson’s 15-game win streak

January 26, 2022

DAVIDSON— Vince Williams scored 16 points, Mikeal Brown-Jones had a huge block with 2 seconds left and VCU held off a furious rally from No. 25 Davidson to win 70-68 on Wednesday night, snapping the […]

Hornets score record-breaking 158, bury Pacers

January 26, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — Charlotte coach James Borrego gave his players a simple instruction Wednesday night. Let it fly. The Hornets didn’t disappoint. They made 24 3-pointers, broke the franchise’s single-game scoring record and produced the highest […]

UNC tops Boston College in sloppy game

January 26, 2022

CHAPEL HILL — The Basketball Hall of Fame likely won’t be asking for a copy of the game film from UNC’s win Wednesday over Boston College. However, the Tar Heels managed to get by the […]

US orders 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia worry

January 26, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Pentagon ordered 8,500 troops on higher alert Monday to potentially deploy to Europe as part of a NATO “response force” amid growing concern that Russia could soon make a military move […]

Portal adds new dimension to ACC basketball

January 26, 2022

They’re not exactly the Fab Five — none were five-star recruits or even freshmen. It can be argued, however, that in their own way, the five transfers brought in this season by Wake Forest coach […]

Made shots equal wins for UNC, NC State

January 26, 2022

One of retired North Carolina basketball coach Roy Williams’ favorite sayings is that everything always looks better when the ball goes through the basket. It’s an adage to which both his former team and rival […]

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