February 2026 Archives

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The Word: Our words and deeds are irrevocable

February 28, 2026 J. R. Miller

Scripture shows how a few spoken words can mark a life in an instant. In the high priest’s courtyard, Peter denied he knew Jesus — three quick sentences spoken for self-preservation. He could not call […]

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NC Education Corps seeks $5M from lawmakers

February 28, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Education Corps is seeking $5 million from state lawmakers to continue operating as a “high-impact” tutoring resource for North Carolina public schools. On Feb. 10, NCEC’s leaders — Executive Director […]

Barbara Kingsolver returns with ‘Partita,’ her first novel since ‘Demon Copperhead’

February 28, 2026 Hillel Italie

NEW YORK — For her first novel since the Pulitzer Prize-winning “Demon Copperhead,” Barbara Kingsolver is taking on a subject she rarely discussed in public while growing up in a small Kentucky town: classical music. […]

Iran’s Khameini killed during major attack, Trump says

February 28, 2026 The Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A major attack launched by Israel and the United States killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Donald Trump announced Saturday, confirming an assassination that he said gave Iranians […]

BARONE: Marco Rubio — more than just the good cop

February 28, 2026 Michael Barone

My first reaction to Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech, delivered on Valentine’s Day, at the Munich Security Conference, was, “Last year, President Donald Trump sent the bad cop, Vice President JD Vance. This year, […]

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Global leaders, businesses pore over fallout of more US tariff swoons

February 28, 2026 Tong-Hyung Kim and Megan Janetsky

SEOUL, South Korea — Governments and companies around the world scrambled Saturday to determine the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down some of the Trump administration sweeping global tariffs. The latest […]

Just the way he wrote it up

February 28, 2026 Shawn Krest

Ross Atkins wasn’t expecting to get a call from Cleveland. Despite winning 10 games and striking out 91 batters for the 1995 Wake Forest Demon Deacons, he thought his playing career was over. Instead, he […]

Charlotte FC looks to take next step in 2026

February 28, 2026 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — On the heels of the most successful campaign in club history, Charlotte FC has entered its fifth MLS season no longer viewed as an expansion upstart but as a contender expected to win. […]

The United States sweeps men’s and women’s hockey golds in Milan

February 28, 2026 The Associated Press

MILAN — The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. No miracle needed. Jack Hughes scored less than 2 minutes into overtime and the U.S. beat Canada […]

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US, Israel launch major attack on Iran

February 28, 2026 The Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and President Donald Trump urged the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” by rising against the […]

Month: February 2026

The Word: Our words and deeds are irrevocable

NC Education Corps seeks $5M from lawmakers

Barbara Kingsolver returns with ‘Partita,’ her first novel since ‘Demon Copperhead’

Iran’s Khameini killed during major attack, Trump says

BARONE: Marco Rubio — more than just the good cop

Global leaders, businesses pore over fallout of more US tariff swoons

Just the way he wrote it up

Charlotte FC looks to take next step in 2026

The United States sweeps men’s and women’s hockey golds in Milan

US, Israel launch major attack on Iran

Surprise resignation comes after winning reelection last November
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces resignation effective June 30

Surprise resignation comes after winning reelection last November