Nation/World
Jury finds Rittenhouse not guilty in Kenosha shootings
By MICHAEL TARM, SCOTT BAUER and AMY FORLITI Associated Press KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges Friday after testifying he ...
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Guest columns
Byron York: Voters knew what they were getting in president, and now they’re seeing it
President Joe Biden’s plunging public approval rating isn’t his problem. It is a reflection of his problem. Biden held a big ceremony this week to ...
by Paris Goodnight, Friday, November 19, 2021 12:00 am
Racing
RFK: Roush Fenway Racing adds Keselowski with new name for team
By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer CONCORD — During a Tuesday morning speech to his new race team, Brad Keselowski told the assembled group ...
by Paris Goodnight, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 12:00 am
Racing
A clunker: For Kannapolis-based Haas, ‘home’ race just like rest of Formula One season
By Jim Vertuno AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas — As home races go, the U.S. Grand Prix was just like the rest of the season ...
by Paris Goodnight, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 12:00 am
Sports
Braves vs. Astros offers a World Series six decades in the making
By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer Freddie Freeman swinging onto baseball’s biggest stage for the first time, Jose Altuve & Co. back for more. Luis ...
by Paris Goodnight, Sunday, October 24, 2021 12:00 am
College
Football previews: Deacs only the third ranked team this century to travel to West Point
By John Kekis AP Sports Writer WEST POINT, N.Y. — Army is at the end of a two-game stretch that’s as tough as it gets ...
by Paris Goodnight, Friday, October 22, 2021 12:00 am
High School
Photos: South Rowan volleyball team’s Senior Night, Falcons’ unblemished SPC season
LANDIS — South Rowan’s volleyball team played West Rowan tough but came up just short on Senior Night. South celebrated the careers of Payton Black, ...
by Paris Goodnight, Friday, October 15, 2021 12:01 am
Racing
Truex leads 1-2-3 finish for Joe Gibbs Racing at Richmond
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer RICHMOND, Va, (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. assumed the lead when Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch was ...
by Paris Goodnight, Sunday, September 12, 2021 12:00 am
Sports
Next chapter: Darnold takes blame for Jets losses
By Steve Reed AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE — Sam Darnold is ready to begin the next chapter of his NFL career, which means putting the ...
by Paris Goodnight, Thursday, September 9, 2021 12:00 am
Columnists
Paris Goodnight: Don’t put off that trip to the doctor just because you can take the pain
Don’t wait if you’ve got something telling you to get help. That would be my advice if you’re hurting or need assistance with something you ...
by Paris Goodnight, Thursday, September 9, 2021 12:00 am
Sports
Albies, Duvall go deep in Braves’ 8-5 win over Nationals
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Ryne Harper in the seventh inning, Adam Duvall ...
by Paris Goodnight, Wednesday, September 8, 2021 12:00 am
College
Tigers on the hunt: Clemson looking for 7th straight ACC football title
By Aaron Beard AP Sports Writer James Skalski has been looking forward to third-ranked Clemson’s opener against No. 5 Georgia on the same field where ...
by Paris Goodnight, Friday, August 27, 2021 12:00 am
Sports
Panthers’ new headquarters in Rock Hill taking shape
By Steve Reed AP Sports Writer ROCK HILL, S.C. — The new home of the Carolina Panthers’ state-of-the-art team headquarters and practice facility is beginning ...
by Paris Goodnight, Friday, August 27, 2021 12:00 am
Sports
D’Arnaud homers as Fried pitches shutout for Braves
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Travis d’Arnaud celebrated his new contract with a two-run homer, Jorge Soler also went deep and the ...
by Paris Goodnight, Saturday, August 21, 2021 12:00 am
Racing
NASCAR’s COVID-19 protocols sideline LaJoie for Michigan race
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Corey LaJoie will miss Sunday’s race at Michigan because of NASCAR’s COVID-19 protocols. The driver said Thursday he ...
by Paris Goodnight, Friday, August 20, 2021 12:00 am
Sports
Henley shoots 69, leads by 3 heading into final round of Wyndham Championship
GREENSBORO (AP) — Russell Henley was grateful to get through the round with the lead at the Wyndham Championship. He hopes to hold on for ...
by Paris Goodnight, Sunday, August 15, 2021 12:00 am
Sports
Albies’ 3-run homer sends Braves past Reds in 11th inning
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies crushed a three-run homer off Lucas Sims in the bottom of the 11th inning, ...
by Paris Goodnight, Thursday, August 12, 2021 12:00 am
Sports
Votto comes inches from home run record as Mets rally past Reds
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto came oh-so-close to matching the major league record with a home run in ...
by Paris Goodnight, Sunday, August 1, 2021 12:00 am
Coronavirus
Vaccination rules for federal workers toughened
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE, RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced sweeping new pandemic requirements aimed at ...
by Paris Goodnight, Friday, July 30, 2021 12:01 am
Local
Quotes of the week
“It could help me be better at thinking and it’s fun to play.” — Dermyis Sloan, Knox Middle School sixth-grader on playing chess as Eugene ...
by Paris Goodnight, Friday, July 23, 2021 12:00 am
Sports
Swanson’s grand slam powers Braves past Phillies
By KEVIN COONEY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dansby Swanson hit his first career grand slam, Orlando Arcia added a solo shot and the Atlanta ...
by Paris Goodnight, Friday, July 23, 2021 12:00 am
Racing
DiBenedetto could be out of Cup options after losing ride
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Always a popular driver, Matt DiBenedetto won a fan vote this season that earned him ...
by Paris Goodnight, Saturday, July 17, 2021 11:55 pm
Sports
Update: Oosthuizen leads going into final round of British Open
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer SANDWICH, England (AP) — Even with his swing getting loose over the final hour Saturday, Louis Oosthuizen walked off ...
by Paris Goodnight, Saturday, July 17, 2021 12:00 am
Coronavirus
‘Pandemic of the unvaccinated’ a worrying reality
By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Two weeks after celebrating America’s near “independence” from the coronavirus, President Joe Biden is confronting the worrying ...
by Paris Goodnight, Saturday, July 17, 2021 12:00 am
Nation/World
First African American spelling bee champ breezes to victory
By BEN NUCKOLS Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Whether dribbling a basketball or identifying obscure Latin or Greek roots, Zaila Avant-garde doesn’t ...
by Paris Goodnight, Friday, July 9, 2021 12:00 am
Business
Ransomware hits hundreds of companies, security firm says
By FRANK BAJAK, ERIC TUCKER and MATT O’BRIEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A ransomware attack paralyzed the networks of at least 200 U.S. companies ...
by Paris Goodnight, Saturday, July 3, 2021 12:00 am
Sports
NBA playoffs: Bucks top Hawks 123-112 for 3-2 lead
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brook Lopez scored a playoff career-high 33 points and the Milwaukee Bucks — even without Giannis ...
by Paris Goodnight, Friday, July 2, 2021 12:00 am
Sports
Tom Dundon now sole owner of Carolina Hurricanes
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Tom Dundon is now sole owner of the Carolina Hurricanes after buying out the remaining shares of the NHL ...