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Children’s book to blame for fire inside car, North Carolina officials say

Children’s book to blame for fire inside car, North Carolina officials say

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…

2 workers killed and 1 injured in an explosion at a Delta Air Lines facility in Atlanta

2 workers killed and 1 injured in an explosion at a Delta Air Lines facility in Atlanta

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…

17,000 AT&T workers in Southeast strike over contract negotiations

17,000 AT&T workers in Southeast strike over contract negotiations

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…

Got cold symptoms? Here’s when kids should take a sick day from school

Got cold symptoms? Here’s when kids should take a sick day from school

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…

Governor Cooper announces $4 million grant to expand apprenticeships in North Carolina

WPTF StaffAug 19, 2024
Governor Cooper announces $4 million grant to expand apprenticeships in North Carolina

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…

Trump will campaign in NC this week as he struggles to adjust to Harris

Trump will campaign in NC this week as he struggles to adjust to Harris

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…