January 2024 Archives

Finalists named for NC Teacher, Principals of the Year

January 30, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The finalists for the Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year have been named by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction Nine North Carolina educators have […]

The federal debt tops $34 trillion and some in Congress want a commission to find ways to tackle it

January 28, 2024 Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill to create a bipartisan commission that would tackle the nation’s soaring debt and make policy recommendations to Congress won approval Thursday from a House committee. House Republicans are making the […]

College Basketball Roundup: No. 3 UNC holds off FSU for 10th straight win

January 28, 2024 The Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — UNC had won seven straight Atlantic Coast Conference games by double digits. On Saturday, the Tar Heels showed they could win a game that was tight in the final minutes. RJ Davis […]

Had it all the way: Tyrese Proctor hits deciding free throws in last-second Duke win

January 27, 2024 Shawn Krest

DURHAM — To hear Duke talk after the fact, this one was never in doubt. “I’ve played in a lot of games like this,” said freshman Jared McCain. “It’s kind of what I live for.” […]

THE WORD: The second Commandment

January 27, 2024 Arthur Pink

This series explores the Ten Commandments through the words and admonishments of Arthur Pink. “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or […]

Former Sinn Fein leader Adams faces a lawsuit in London over bombings during the ‘Troubles’

January 27, 2024 Brian Melley, Associated Press

LONDON — Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams faces a lawsuit by three people who were wounded in bombings attributed to the Irish Republican Army that date back more than 50 years, a judge said […]

Grammys 2024: From how to watch the music-filled show to who’s nominated, here’s what to know

January 26, 2024 Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — The 2024 Grammy Awards are fast approaching — and it is never too early to plan your viewing experience.‌ The 66th annual Grammy Awards will take place Sunday, Feb. 4, at the […]

Advocacy groups are petitioning for the end of SNAP interview requirements

January 26, 2024 Associated Press

NEW YORK — Student and legal advocacy groups are petitioning the U.S. Department of Agriculture to lift the interview requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applicants to receive food aid. The groups argue the […]

Audit finds NCDOT maintaining spending plan for second year in a row

January 26, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A recent audit released by the N.C. Office of the State Auditor (OSA) found that the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) did not exceed its spending plan for Fiscal Year 2023. The NCDOT […]

BARRINGER: North Carolina’s “Glory” regiment in World War I

January 26, 2024 Russ Barringer

Many people vividly remember Denzel Washington’s riveting performance in the movie “Glory” about the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the first African-American regiments in the Civil War. Not many people realize the segregation which […]

Month: January 2024