6:49pm Feb 20, 2019
National
National Politics & Government
GOP Candidate's Son Says He Warned Of Potential Illegal Activity In N.C. Election
In a hearing on Wednesday, John Harris said he had spoken to his father, Mark Harris, about his concerns with the collection of absentee ballots. Mark Harris is expected to testify soon.
6:23am Feb 21, 2019
Arts
Arts
High Point Plans To Preserve John Coltrane's Childhood Home
Jazz legend John Coltrane stands alongside Charlie Parker as the most influential saxophonist of all time. His childhood home is in High Point, North Carolina.
4:25pm Feb 20, 2019
Education
Education
Appalachian State Begins Multi-Million Dollar Student Housing Project
Appalachian State University recently began the largest capital project in the university’s history.
11:47am Feb 20, 2019
Health & Safety
Health & Safety Politics & Government
Treasurer, Hospitals At Odds Over State Health Plan
A debate is brewing over changes to the State Health Plan. Some say a new proposal would benefit state workers while putting the future of rural
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10:53am Feb 20, 2019
Politics & Government
Politics & Government
N. Carolina Elections Board Calls Challenged House Candidate
The Republican holding a slim lead in the country's last undecided congressional election is expected to explain why he stuck with a North Carolina political operative with a shady track record that even the GOP candidate thought about protesting in the past.
6:39am Feb 20, 2019
Daily News
Daily News
Morning News Briefs: Wednesday, February 20th, 2019
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5:40pm Feb 19, 2019
Environment
Environment
As Greensboro Updates Filtration System, EPA Tightens Regulations On Toxic Chemicals
The City of Greensboro is moving forward with upgrades at one of its major water treatment plants.
4:26pm Feb 19, 2019
Courts
Courts Politics & Government
Republicans Pitch Bill Keeping Court Of Appeals At 15 judges
6:13am Feb 21, 2019
National
National
New York City Admits Defrauding FEMA Out Of Millions After Superstorm Sandy
The city sought reimbursement for vehicles it said were damaged by Sandy. But many of them were already "junk" years before the storm, according to a settlement.
5:27am Feb 21, 2019
National
National
Jussie Smollet Of 'Empire' Charged With Filing False Police Report
Chicago police charged Jussie Smollett with disorderly conduct after he allegedly filed a false report about being attacked. The story has been wracked with controversy since it emerged last month.
5:19am Feb 21, 2019
National
National Politics & Government
After Racist Incident, Can Va. Gov. Northam Be A Bipartisan Dealmaker?
Before admitting to wearing blackface, Gov. Ralph Northam positioned himself as a someone who could reach across the aisle and get things done. He has rejected calls to resign.
5:06am Feb 21, 2019
World News
World News National Economy Politics & Government
'Expect Change': Robert Lighthizer Is Trump's Hardball-Playing China Trade Negotiator
The U.S. Trade Representative has spent his career warning about the problems and perils of global trade. Now, as the chief U.S. negotiator with China, he's in a position to do something about it.
7:05am Feb 21, 2019
World News
World News Politics & Government
News Brief: Trump Says Woman Who Joined ISIS Can't Return To The U.S.
A woman who fled the U.S. to join ISIS wants to return home. Coast Guard officer arrested for allegedly planning an attack. Police charge Empire actor Jussie Smollett with filing a false report.
6:51am Feb 21, 2019
World News
World News
Bangladesh Fire Kills At Least 70 People
The blaze swept through several buildings in Dhaka's centuries-old neighborhood of Chawkbazar while many people were asleep.
5:21am Feb 21, 2019
World News
World News
Inflation Hits Venezuela But The Government Keeps Gas Prices Low
Inflation has hit 1 million percent in Venezuela. It's hard to buy the basics such as food and medicine. But you can buy a whole tank of gasoline for less than you can an eight-ounce bottle of water.
5:16am Feb 21, 2019
World News
World News
British Lawmakers Ditch Their Parties And Form A New Voting Bloc
Rachel Martin talks to Brexit researcher Georgina Wright about British lawmakers who have left their parties to create an independent group. Its main objective is to force a second Brexit referendum.
5:06am Feb 21, 2019
World News
World News National Economy Politics & Government
'Expect Change': Robert Lighthizer Is Trump's Hardball-Playing China Trade Negotiator
The U.S. Trade Representative has spent his career warning about the problems and perils of global trade. Now, as the chief U.S. negotiator with China, he's in a position to do something about it.
5:02am Feb 21, 2019
World News
World News Religion
Pope Convenes Summit To Address Clergy's Sexual Abuse Of Children
David Greene talks to Rev. Thomas Reese, a Jesuit priest with Religion News Service, about Pope Francis calling all bishops to Rome to address the sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church.
7:00am Feb 21, 2019
Books
Books Arts
In 'Saturn's Return,' Astrology Is A Framework, But Not A Fix
Sara Gran's first novel, now reissued, takes an astrological concept as the jumping-off point for a messy, prickly, realistic depiction of a difficult year in a young woman's life.
6:23am Feb 21, 2019
Arts
Arts
High Point Plans To Preserve John Coltrane's Childhood Home
Jazz legend John Coltrane stands alongside Charlie Parker as the most influential saxophonist of all time. His childhood home is in High Point, North Carolina.
5:02am Feb 21, 2019
Arts
Arts Music & Culture
How Pianist Kris Bowers Found His Inner Virtuoso For Oscar-Nominated 'Green Book'
The 29-year-old pianist and composer who performs all the on-screen music in the Oscar-nominated movie, Green Book, explains how it was done.
4:05am Feb 21, 2019
Arts
Arts
Hollywood Diversity Report Finds Progress, But Much Left To Gain
The annual UCLA study tallies box office numbers and ratings alongside diversity both on and off screen. Today's "increasingly diverse audiences prefer diverse film and television content," it finds.
8:57pm Feb 20, 2019
National
National Arts
'Empire' Actor Jussie Smollett Charged With Filing False Police Report
The actor had reported being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack. Prosecutors say that report was not true.
8:14pm Feb 20, 2019
Arts
Arts Music & Culture
Terence Blanchard, Longtime Composer For Spike Lee, On His First Oscar Nomination
Terence Blanchard received his first Oscar nomination for the BlacKkKlansman score. The 56-year-old jazz trumpeter from New Orleans has been Spike Lee's right-hand composer since Jungle Fever in 1991.