August 2021 Archives

McAuliffe seeks dismissal of GOP lawsuit over paperwork

August 31, 2021 Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. — Democrat Terry McAuliffe asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Virginia Republicans that seeks to remove him from the ballot in this year’s closely watched race for governor over an […]

Kurt Busch has multiyear deal with 23XI Racing, eyes charter

August 31, 2021 Mark Long, Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Kurt Busch has a multiyear deal with 23XI Racing, the NASCAR team owned by basketball great Michael Jordan and fellow driver Denny Hamlin. Hamlin released more details Saturday about the new […]

Rural North Carolina schools using COVID-19 funds for tech

August 31, 2021 Bryan Anderson, Associated Press

RALEIGH — When the COVID-19 pandemic hit their rural community, Weldon City Schools raced to give its pupils the tools they needed to quickly transition to virtual learning. The district set up internet hotspots for […]

Panthers cut roster to 53

August 31, 2021 Shawn Krest

The Carolina Panthers cut their roster down to 53 players on Tuesday, settling several position battles that have highlighted training camp and the preseason. In an upset, 35-year-old J.J. Jansen, one of the oldest Panthers […]

Man gets life sentence in 2018 killing of Mollie Tibbetts

August 31, 2021 Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press

IOWA CITY, Iowa — A man was sentenced to life in prison Monday in the stabbing death of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, three years after she disappeared while out for an evening run. […]

Cooper vetoes repeal of pistol permit law

August 31, 2021 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — As most political observers expected, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed House Bill 398, which would have ended the state’s pistol-purchase permit law. It is the second bill he has vetoed that would have expanded […]

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NC bill barring shackles on pregnant inmates gets final OK

August 31, 2021 Associated Press

RALEIGH — North Carolina prisons and jails would be prohibited from holding pregnant women with handcuffs and shackles in legislation given final General Assembly approval on Tuesday. The House voted unanimously — as the Senate […]

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Month: August 2021

McAuliffe seeks dismissal of GOP lawsuit over paperwork

Kurt Busch has multiyear deal with 23XI Racing, eyes charter

Rural North Carolina schools using COVID-19 funds for tech

Panthers cut roster to 53

Man gets life sentence in 2018 killing of Mollie Tibbetts

Cooper vetoes repeal of pistol permit law

NC bill barring shackles on pregnant inmates gets final OK

2021 Ford Raptor: This truck shows why it’s still king of the desert

Mike Richards is out as producer of ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel’

Report: Pats cut Cam Newton, rookie Mac Jones will start at QB

The NCSBE director also discussed operational challenges and a tight Senate race
Election integrity, agency realignment on Hayes’ docket

The NCSBE director also discussed operational challenges and a tight Senate race