Morning News Briefs: Monday, December 5, 2016
Supreme Court Takes Up Cases About Race In Redistricting
The Supreme Court is taking up a pair of cases in which African-American voters maintain that Southern states discriminated against
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Across the Blue Ridge #49 - Curly Seckler, dean of bluegrass harmony singing
This week we examine the career of bluegrass singer Curly Seckler, who turns 97 on Christmas Day 2016. A new biography is out by Penny Parsons, titled Foggy Mountain Troubadour: The Life
Closely Lurks The Hybrid Beast
Lurking in the Eastern forests, from Mississippi to Maine, is a living hybrid. With the combined genetics of three distinct animals, it's a survivor, and a better predator. How is this animal a lot like you and me?
Part Of Interstate 85 Named After Late Congressman Coble
A portion of Interstate 85 in Guilford County has been named after former U.S. Rep. Howard Coble.
Triad's Jobless Rate Outperforms State
The statewide jobless rate went up slightly in North Carolina in October but remained below the 5 percent benchmark. That's the rate that many economists consider full employment.
Morning News Briefs: Friday, December 2, 2016
With Local Counts Basically Over, Durham, Bladen Now Focus
Ballot counting is essentially complete in all but two of North Carolina's 100 counties, and Democrat Roy Cooper still has a lead
Bus Drivers, Teacher Assistants Will Get Bonuses In Forsyth County
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has approved a new plan that will provide merit-based bonuses for non-teaching employees.
NC Board of Elections Orders Recount Of Early Votes In Durham County
North Carolina's elections board has ordered Durham County to recount tens of thousands of ballots cast during early voting, reversing the decision of the county board a couple of weeks ago.
Morning News Briefs: Thursday, December 1, 2016
NC Elections Board Orders Durham Recount
North Carolina's elections board has ordered Durham County to recount tens of thousands of ballots cast during early voting, reversing the decision
Prosecutor: Officer Acted Lawfully In Killing Keith Lamont Scott
A Charlotte police officer who shot and killed a black man at an apartment complex will not face charges, a North Carolina prosecutor announced Wednesday.