State and Regional News
BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina officials determined the cause of a fire inside a car in Burke County was a children’s book. A child’s car seat was set ablaze when a “button battery” in a…
ATLANTA (AP) — Two workers were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport. Delta said it was working with local authorities to…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — More than 17,000 AT&T workers in nine states across the Southeast are on strike after accusing the company of unfair labor practices during contract negotiations this summer. The Communications Workers of…
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY AP Education Writer PHOENIX (AP) — As schools reopen for another year, they are focused on improving student attendance. But back-to-school is hitting just as COVID-19 cases are increasing, raising the question: When is…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Governor Roy Cooper announced a $4 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand the state’s apprenticeship program in high-demand fields. NC Career Launch will create a statewide…
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — As Democrats kick off their convention in Chicago, Donald Trump ‘s campaign is trying to regain its footing after weeks of struggling to adjust to Vice President Kamala Harris at…