Associated Press, Author at The Coastland Times

Schools

Wake Forest optimistic for semester; Elon heightens alert

As one North Carolina university heightens its alert level in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases, another school expects its students will be able ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 8:03 am

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Sen. Tillis: Trump to extend offshore drilling moratorium to North Carolina

By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press President Donald Trump will add North Carolina to a list of southeastern states whose coastal waters won’t be subjected ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 8:01 am

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North Carolina’s unemployment rate falls to nearly half of lockdown’s peak

North Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped markedly in August, according to state figures, falling to nearly half the record rate during the spring at the height ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, September 20, 2020 7:58 pm

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Running out of storm names, Atlantic season goes Greek

By Seth Borenstein, AP Science Writer The Atlantic’s record-breaking “crazy” hurricane season got a bizarre European remake Friday as forecasters ran out of traditional names ... Read more

by Associated Press, Saturday, September 19, 2020 11:07 am

sports

Maui Invitational moving to North Carolina during pandemic

The Maui Invitational is moving to the mainland during the coronavirus pandemic. One of the premier preseason tournaments on the college basketball schedule, the Maui ... Read more

by Associated Press, Saturday, September 19, 2020 9:27 am

sports

N.C. State parents cleared to attend Saturday football game

By Bryan Anderson and Aaron Beard, Associated Press North Carolina State University said Friday it has received permission from the state to allow up to ... Read more

by Associated Press, Saturday, September 19, 2020 9:25 am

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Permit for water treatment system issued for Chemours site

North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality has issued a permit for a water treatment system at the Chemours Fayetteville Works site to remove so-called forever ... Read more

by Associated Press, Saturday, September 19, 2020 9:12 am

sports

UNC graduate DB Wolfolk ruled academically ineligible

North Carolina graduate defensive back Myles Wolfolk has been ruled academically ineligible for the 12th-ranked Tar Heels. Team spokesman Jeremy Sharpe said Thursday that Wolfolk ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, September 18, 2020 7:53 am

sports

NC State hosts Wake Forest in Wolfpack’s delayed debut

By Aaron Beard, AP Sports Writer North Carolina State spent a week watching other Atlantic Coast Conference teams play after having its original opening game ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, September 17, 2020 6:02 pm

sports

Charlotte, No. 12 UNC game canceled due to 49ers quarantine

By Aaron Beard, AP Sports Writer This weekend’s game between No. 12 North Carolina and Charlotte has been canceled after the 49ers announced contact tracing ... Read more