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Kvitelashvili takes first career figure skating Grand Prix victory
Georgian Morisi Kvitelashvili performs in the men’s free skating program at the Rostelecom Cup of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Sochi, ... -
Montgomery faces a fine for dropping the Confederate name
Fred Gray poses with the famous street in his honor during the dedication ceremony for Fred D. Gray Avenue, Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in ... -
MATCHDAY: Man City welcome PSG; Madrid, Liverpool in action
Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva, right, celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Everton ... -
Avalanche take on Senators aiming for 5th straight win
Ottawa Senators (4-10-1, eighth in Atlantic) vs. Colorado Avalanche (8-5-1, fifth in Central) Denver; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTS BOOK LINE: Avalanche -361, ... -
Talawanda’s budget forecast includes need for post-2024 levy – Oxford Observer
This week, the Talawanda School Board approved a five-year budget forecast which projects the depletion of the district’s financial reserves by 2026 and the ... -
Cafeteria workers organize work stoppage in North Carolina school system
RALEIGH, North Carolina North Carolina’s largest school system said none of its students went hungry on Tuesday despite a work stoppage from school cafeteria ... -
Warren Hospital is operating at “full capacity” | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo submitted to Times Observer A new sign directs visitors and patients around Warren General Hospital. COVID cases are on the rise. Other hospitalizations ... -
North Carolina drug dealer sentenced to jail
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina A man identified as a supplier to a drug ring in western North Carolina has been sentenced to 30 years in ... -
Kouzina adds taste of Greece to Washington | Business
Now every week is Greek Week in downtown Washington. Kouzina Greek Bistro opened two weeks ago at 60 S. Main St., in the George ... -
AP Source: Giants C Buster Posey to announce retirement
SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco Giants wide receiver Buster Posey plans to announce his retirement on Thursday, according to a person with direct knowledge of ... -
American cancels CLT flights as airline conditions improve
American Airlines is canceling a handful of flights at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Tuesday. ADAM BELL abbell@charlotteobserver.com Travelers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport ... -
Stephon Gilmore intercepts in Panthers debut
Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore, center, is assisted by his teammates after making an interception during the game against the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on ... -
Will Panthers’ CB Stephon Gilmore play against the Falcons
New England Patriots defensive back Stephon Gilmore, center, celebrates his interception with Dont’a Hightower, left, and Eric Rowe, right, during the first half of ... -
The Richmond Observer – RETURNS FROM RIVALITY: No.3 Raiders seek outright conference championship in showdown with Scotland
ROCKINGHAM – The final installment of what many consider the ‘best rivalry in the state’ will take place between the Richmond Raiders and the ... -
Electra America, AKA purchases Conrad Miami hotel in Brickell – Commercial Watcher
Electra America Hotel Group (EAHG), a joint venture between Electra America and hotel brand A.K.A, have acquired the Conrad Miami Hotel at Brickell, the ... -
Texas Governor Approves GOP Redesigned State Voting Cards
FILE – In this file photo from June 8, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks at a press conference in Austin, Texas. Texas Republicans ... -
European football leagues oppose biennial FIFA World Cup project
Brazilian Raphinha, left, celebrates with Brazilian Neymar after scoring his side’s second goal against Uruguay in a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifier at ... -
Barcelona welcome Madrid, Sociedad to Atlético on Super Sunday
Barcelona’s Gerard Pique, right, celebrates with teammate Memphis Depay after scoring his side’s opening goal in a Champions League Group E soccer match between ... -
The Richmond Observer – Catherine Dennis: Richmond County’s official female athlete of the week
ROCKINGHAM – Junior volleyball player Catherine Dennis has been named the Richmond County Official Female Athlete of the Week presented by HWY 55. The ... -
Chiefs Super Rugby star Sean Wainui dies in car crash
FILE – In this file photo from November 3, 2017, Maori All Blacks’ Sean Wainui, left, is hit by Canada’s Dan Moor during the ... -
Suspects chased down highway after Charlotte bank robbery
Three men accused of robbing a branch of the Bank of America in the South End on Friday may have thought they had deceived ... -
Construction begins on Lake University City project
Construction begins along a lake in University City where developers plan to build apartments and offices as well as improve the surrounding park. Courtesy ... -
Police: Rolesville’s elevated threat is not credible, lockdown ends
According to the school principal, a threat that prompted Rolesville High School to be closed on Wednesday was deemed not to be credible. The ... -
Rising California winds trigger new wildfires and power outages
On Monday, October 11, 2021, a photo provided by CalFire shows one of the many vehicles damaged in a wind event in the village ... -
National Merit Semi-Finalists Named | Osprey watcher
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced the National Merit Scholarship 2022 semi-finalists. Effie Trinket’s famous statement in The Hunger Games is: “May the ... -
EXPLANATION: Could Facebook prosecute whistleblower Frances Haugen?
Former Facebook data scientist Frances Haugen, center, leaves after a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee hearing on consumer protection, product safety and data ... -
Duke’s COVID Update: Vaccines, Mandatory Masks at Cameron
The Cameron Crazies were ready to rumble as they watched the Blue Devils beat Princeton 97-60 in their first game of the 2010 season. ... -
La Russa returns to playoffs with White Sox vs. Astros
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. watches during baseball practice Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Houston. The Astros host the Chicago White Sox in ... -
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Shop for Fashion, Beauty Brands Give Back
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and top beauty and fashion brands are giving back. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to ... -
Steve Baldwin resigns as CEO of Washington Spirit from NWSL
Steve Baldwin resigned Tuesday as CEO and managing partner of the Washington Spirit of the National Women’s Soccer League following the dismissal of coach ... -
NASCAR Talladega Race Weather Has Rain
Trucks roll out to dry the track at the Talladega Superspeedway ahead of a NASCAR Cup Series car race on Sunday October 3, 2021 ... -
Canada November Qualifiers at Edmonton Artificial Turf
Toronto FC’s Jacob Shaffelburg, left, fights with FC Cincinnati’s Edgar Castillo in the first half of an MLS soccer game in Toronto on Wednesday, ... -
Haifa fans fall victim to anti-Semitic abuse at Berlin Olympiastadion
Haifa supporters attend a Europa Conference League Group E soccer match between 1. FC Union Berlin and Maccabi Haifa FC in Berlin, Germany on ... -
Change is underway: How to improve while minimizing disruption | Business Observer
The past 18 months have required organizational agility, as companies at all levels have been forced to adapt the way they work. The rise ... -
Mother of beheaded children accused of their murders
LANCASTER, California An Arizona woman accused of killing her two children, who were beheaded in their Southern California home last year, has been arrested ... -
Terry Rozier and the Hornets became the perfect match
Hornets goalie Terry Rozier has become a team leader and is entering his third season in Charlotte. Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com Open a web browser ... -
Clemson’s football returns to basics after loss to NC State
Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) looks for a first quarter receiver against NC State on Saturday September 25, 2021 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, ... -
Merle Whipkey obituary (2021) – Rogersville, Pennsylvania
Merle Ann King Whipkey, 70, of Holbrook, died on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at her home with her family by her side from non-Hodgkin ... -
Facebook suspends Instagram for children after pushback
FILE – In this file photo from March 29, 2018, the Facebook logo appears on screens at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square in ... -
The Richmond Observer – PHOTOS: Richmond vs. Pinecrest, week 6
ROCKINGHAM – The momentum belonged to the Richmond Raiders in the second half of Friday’s showdown with Pinecrest High School, which sparked a rally ... -
Group applauds the city’s beautification efforts | News, Sports, Jobs
Two urban sites are represented in the city of Dunkirk. Revitalize Dunkirk, Inc. values residents who make Dunkirk a more attractive place to live. ... -
Italian rider Balsamo upsets Dutch at cycling world championships
Italian Elisa Balsamo crosses the finish line ahead of Dutch Marianne Vos, left, to win the women’s road race of the World Road Cycling ... -
Residents seek healing as details emerge in grocery store shooting
FIX SOURCE OF COMMERCIAL CALL – Police respond to scene of a shooting at a Kroger’s grocery store in Colliersville, TN on Thursday, September ... -
Jailbreak sheds light on mass incarceration of Palestinians
Qadoura Fares, center, attends a demonstration in support of prisoners, while another protester carries a poster with photos of the six Palestinian prisoners who ... -
Charlotte’s office buildings in SouthPark sell for $ 46.25 million
Taurus Investment Holdings purchased the One & Two Fairview Center in the Charlotte SoutPark for $ 46.25 million from CapRidge Partners. Taurus Investment Holdings ... -
Feds: 3 accused of conspiracy of Mexican migrant workers
TAMPA, Florida Three people have been charged in a conspiracy involving several states involving the forced labor of Mexican agricultural immigrants, federal officials said ... -
Asian stocks are mixed as markets wait for Federal Reserve moves
People walk past the electronic board of a securities firm in Tokyo on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Asian stocks were mostly down Wednesday after ... -
Why commercial real estate is heating up with geothermal energy – Commercial Observer
SSolar and wind energy are easy to visualize as they proliferate, playing an increasingly important role in the sustainability of real estate. Geothermal energy ... -
Custom Home in Asheville, NC, Listings for $ 1.7 Million
Outside Screenshot of Zillow A home with stunning views from almost every angle graced the Asheville, NC real estate market for $ 1.795 million. ... -
Maybe we’re starting to recover from our breakup
The statue of Robert E. Lee, the Confederate general who fought in the defense of slavery, is removed from its pedestal in Richmond, Virginia. ... -
California firefighters scramble to protect redwood groves
Redwoods loom in Lost Grove along the Generals Highway as the KNP Complex fire burns about 15 miles on Friday, September 17, 2021, in ... -
Sarr braces for Watford as Norwich loses 5th consecutive game
Watford’s Ismaila Sarr, center left, celebrates her goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Norwich City and Watford at Carrow Road, Norwich, ... -
Obituary of Richard Adkins (1938 – 2021) – Fort Mill, South Carolina
Richard Crook Adkins June 18, 1938 – September 10, 2021 Fort Mill, South Carolina – Richard Crook Adkins, 83, known to many in his ... -
Purdue 2021 // The Observer
Digging: Veteran Jarrett Patterson leads Irish inexperienced offensive line Details, Details, Details: Hinish cites tackles and small tweaks for Purdue’s success DeFazio: 2021 is ... -
City delays changes to tree protection rules | Sarasota
In response to dissatisfaction with the city’s tree protection ordinance, a group of volunteer citizens met for 15 months to conduct a comprehensive review ... -
UNC basketball lands fourth commitment to the 2022 class
North Carolina assistant coach Hubert Davis laughs with the players during Tar Heels’ practice on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the University of Phoenix ... -
The anti-mask church prohibited in the Charlotte brewery car park
A popular brewery in Charlotte’s South End district has banned a nearby church that has sworn to ignore Mecklenburg County’s mask warrant from using ... -
Nicolai Hojgaard leads the Italian Open after his twin brother’s victory
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy Nicolai Hojgaard shot a 65 to take a one-shot lead on Saturday before the Italian Open final round – a week ... -
Video shows police use stun gun on NBA Jaxson Hayes
This Thursday, July 29, 2021, a reservation photo released by the Los Angeles Police Department shows New Orleans Pelican Center Jaxson Hayes. Hayes was ... -
Plesac set to start for Cleveland vs Texas
Texas Rangers (44-81, fifth in AL West) vs. Cleveland Indians (61-62, second in AL Central) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCH LIKELY: Rangers: Jake ... -
VTS Hires CBRE Research Expert Lexi Russell: Exclusive – Business Observer
Commercial real estate platform VTS hired Lexi russel as Senior Regional Research Director covering the San Francisco Bay Area including Silicon Valley and Seattle. ... -
Hernández withdraws eight; Royals Cubs 9-1 batsman
Kansas City Royals’ Whit Merrifield watches his sacrifice fly towards Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ during the fourth inning of a baseball game on ... -
West Side Gym, pet food during pandemic
ALBUQUERQUE – Lucy Romero and Doug Wood struggled to keep their two facilities in northwest Albuquerque afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they remain ... -
Education officials insist on support for vocational courses
Larry Davis, left, the new executive director of vocational technical education for Rio Rancho public schools, listens to RRPS superintendent Sue Cleveland talk about ... -
Drive-by shootout kills sleeping 9-year-old in Georgia: police
A 9-year-old boy was sleeping in his bed when bullets fired from a passing car hit and killed him, Georgian authorities said. The incident ... -
Our point of view: Observer has a new owner
Rio Rancho Watcher In the interest of full disclosure, the Observer wishes to inform our readers of a change in ownership.AMREP Sud-Ouest recently purchased ... -
Growing opposition to granting observer status to Israel in the African Union
African countries seek to counter Israeli influence on the continent as Tel Aviv considers stepping up its presence in a bid to dilute the ... -
United States, 3 undefeated teams ready for Olympic men’s basketball semi-finals
Frenchman Thomas Heurtel (4) celebrates with teammates Rudy Gobert (27) and Evan Fournier (10) at the end of a men’s basketball quarterfinal match against ... -
Three workers shot dead in Nashville warehouse: Tennessee police
A heavy police presence is seen in Nashville, Tennessee, after officials said two workers were gunned down Tuesday morning at a manufacturing plant. Elizabeth ... -
The Latest: Australia Wants To Change AstraZeneca Advice
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison adjusts his mask as a COVID-19 financial support plan is announced in Sydney on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Morrison ... -
North Carolina County lithium mine proposal faces opposition
A company’s plan to enter the rapidly growing global lithium market faces local fears that a proposed new mine in Gaston County will harm ... -
Laureano’s 3-stroke HR lifts A’s after Ohtani leaves the mound
Oakland Athletics Draft Pick Max Muncy poses for photos before a baseball game between the Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels in Oakland, Calif. ... -
Nashville Predators prospect proudly turns out to be gay
A Nashville Predators prospect turned out to be gay ahead of his NHL debut camp. Luke Prokop, a 19-year-old Canadian who was a second-round ... -
Authorities find missing teens in North Carolina State Park
Authorities are looking for two teenagers who went missing on Saturday night while hiking in Raven Rock State Park. Charlie peek Authorities have found ... -
DeSclafani set to start for San Francisco against St. Louis
San Francisco Giants (58-32, first in NL West) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (44-47, fourth in NL Central) Saint Louis; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING ... -
How the racial demographics of the North Carolina legislature compare to that of the state
RALEIGH As the North Carolina state legislature debates critical race theory, all black lawmakers sit on one side of the aisle. The legislature Broadly ... -
Editorial summary: Georgia | Raleigh News & Observer
Valdosta Daily Times. July 10, 2021. Editorial: Taxpayers Pay Legal Fees The Valdosta school board has cost taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars in ... -
USA Basketball falls again, this time 91-83 against Australia
American Bam Adebayo attempts a shot at Australia’s Jock Landale during an exhibition basketball game on Monday, July 12, 2021 in Las Vegas. (AP ... -
Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship
000 feet (15,000 meters), Unity will be released from the specially designed Mothership Eve aircraft and fall for a moment or two before its ... -
Genealogical Society Hosts Speaker on DNA Discoveries | News, Sports, Jobs
Normal Carlson is pictured recently speaking to the Chautauqua County Genealogical Society. CASSADAGA – Norman Carlson of Busti, who is the Collections Manager at ... -
Keller, the Royals will take on McKenzie, the Indians
Kansas City Royals (36-51, fifth in AL Central) vs. Cleveland Indians (43-42, second in AL Central) Cleveland; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCH LIKELY: Royals: ... -
Official: Haitian President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at his home
FILE – In this archive photo from February 7, 2020, Haitian President Jovenel Moise speaks during an interview at his home in Pétion-Ville, a ... -
Italy’s veteran defenders to prove a point against Spain
Italy’s Leonardo Bonucci, left, and Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku go head-to-head for the ball during the Euro 2020 soccer championship quarter-final match between Belgium and ...