September 2021 Archives

DeSantis asks Fla secretary of state to investigate Facebook

September 30, 2021 Associated Press

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis asked Florida’s secretary of state to investigate Facebook based on reports the social media company gives preferential treatment to politicians, celebrities, professional athletes and other prominent people. DeSantis cited a recent […]

NC Courage fires coach amid past allegations of sexual misconduct

September 30, 2021 Brett Friedlander

CARY — The North Carolina Courage have fired coach Paul Riley after allegations of sexual misconduct came to light Thursday in a published report by The Athletic. The investigative report by Meg Linehan quotes former […]

Theranos CEO wooed investors while lab director saw trouble

September 30, 2021 Michael Liedtke, Associated Press

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Fallen Silicon Valley star Elizabeth Holmes convinced media mogul Rupert Murdoch and other billionaires to invest in her biotechnology startup despite warnings its unconventional blood tests were dangerously unreliable, according to […]

NBC dominates in premiere week for TV’s broadcast networks

September 30, 2021 The Associated Press

NEW YORK — NBC opened the new television season with a dominant week against its rivals, and it wasn’t just football that was responsible. The network’s Sunday night football franchise was by far last week’s […]

Dollar Tree breaks the $1 barrier as costs take a bite

September 30, 2021 Associated Press

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree embedded in its very name what it stands for: Behind these doors, everything can be had for just $1. The mantra to which the Chesapeake, Virginia, company has held true […]

Cornerback C.J. Henderson seeks ‘fresh start’ in Carolina

September 30, 2021 Steve Reed, Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — C.J. Henderson was eager for a new beginning and the Carolina Panthers were more than happy to provide it for him. The No. 9 pick in the 2020 draft washed out after a […]

Some fear boosters will hurt vaccination drive

September 30, 2021 Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

NEW YORK — The spread of COVID-19 vaccination requirements across the U.S. hasn’t had the desired effect so far, with the number of Americans getting their first shots plunging in recent weeks. And some experts […]

Review: ‘The Sopranos’ prequel is made for the TV fans

September 30, 2021 Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

When “The Sopranos” is brought up these days, it’s usually for the nebulous way it ended: That now-famous cut-to-black in a crowded diner while Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” plays. Whether Tony Soprano lived or died […]

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8 NC Schools awarded National Blue Ribbon

September 30, 2021 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Eight North Carolina K-12 schools have been named National Blue Ribbon schools for 2021 by the U.S. Department of Education. The eight schools fall into one of two categories, exemplary high-performing schools and […]

GM CEO Barra to lead the Business Roundtable

September 30, 2021 Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mary Barra, who became the first top executive of a big three auto company when she took over at General Motors, will become the first female chair of the Business Roundtable, an […]

Month: September 2021

DeSantis asks Fla secretary of state to investigate Facebook

NC Courage fires coach amid past allegations of sexual misconduct

Theranos CEO wooed investors while lab director saw trouble

NBC dominates in premiere week for TV’s broadcast networks

Dollar Tree breaks the $1 barrier as costs take a bite

Cornerback C.J. Henderson seeks ‘fresh start’ in Carolina

Some fear boosters will hurt vaccination drive

Review: ‘The Sopranos’ prequel is made for the TV fans

8 NC Schools awarded National Blue Ribbon

GM CEO Barra to lead the Business Roundtable

Organizers are hoping all 100 counties will participate
Farley leads America 250 parade slated for July Fourth

Organizers are hoping all 100 counties will participate