Yearly Archives: 2025

Judge rejects claims of racial gerrymandering in North Carolina state Senate districts

Judge rejects claims of racial gerrymandering in North Carolina state Senate districts

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge has decided that two legislative districts in northeastern North Carolina can remain intact. Black voters argued that Republicans manipulated the boundaries to prevent them from electing their preferred candidates. U.S. District Judge James Dever sided on Tuesday with GOP leaders, stating that the plaintiffs failed to prove the lines diluted Black voting power. The case involved two state Senate districts approved in 2023. The lines include a region where African American population is high. The ruling could be appealed to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.… Continue Reading

Cinnamon Yogurt Dip

Cinnamon Yogurt Dip

This recipe is quick, easy, and delicious! It’s a great source of protein and goes well with apples, sweet potato, or even chips. Ingredients Instructions 1. Combine ingredientsIn a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, honey, cinnamon and vanilla extract together thoroughly. Add mini chocolate chips if you’d like. 2. Serve and enjoy!Serve the dip…… Continue Reading

2 killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and Bermuda

2 killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and Bermuda

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Authorities in the Bahamas have closed a majority of schools following mandatory evacuations for some islands in the archipelago as Tropical Storm Imelda drops heavy rain and unleashes flooding in the northern Caribbean, with two people killed in Cuba. A tropical storm warning was in effect Monday for parts of the extreme northwestern Bahamas, including Great Abaco, Grand Bahama Island and the surrounding keys Heavy rains also were forecast along the coastline of North and South Carolina. Meanwhile, Hurricane Humberto churned in open waters nearby, which forecasters said would cause Imelda to abruptly turn to the east-northeast, away from the southeastern United States coast.… Continue Reading

How Electronic Arts’ $55 billion go-private deal could impact the video game industry

How Electronic Arts’ $55 billion go-private deal could impact the video game industry

NEW YORK (AP) — In what could become the largest-ever buyout funded by private equity, video game maker Electronic Arts has agreed to be acquired in a deal valued at $55 billion. And beyond the potentially record-breaking price tag, the deal could bring wider shifts in the gaming world. Electronic Arts owns popular titles like Madden NFL, Battlefield and The Sims — and going private could grant the company more freedom in developing and distributing these games. It also marks the latest move from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF to invest in gaming. If the transaction gets the greenlight, PIF would join Silver Lake Partners and Affinity Partners, which run by U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, as Electronic Arts’ new owners.… Continue Reading

US House members hear pleas for tougher justice policies after stabbing death of refugee

US House members hear pleas for tougher justice policies after stabbing death of refugee

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — U.S. House members have met in North Carolina’s largest city to hear from families of violent-crime victims. They called on Monday for tougher criminal justice policies after last month’s stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte train. The judiciary subcommittee meeting in Charlotte heard from speakers who criticized local court systems for failing to protect the public. The meeting was prompted by the death of Iryna Zarutska and the arrest of a suspect with a long criminal history. Public outrage intensified after the release of security video showing the attack.… Continue Reading

Video gamer Electronic Arts to be acquired for $55 billion in largest-ever private equity buyout

Video gamer Electronic Arts to be acquired for $55 billion in largest-ever private equity buyout

Electronic Arts, the video game maker of “Madden NFL,” “The Sims,” and other popular titles, is being acquired and taken private for about $55 billion in what could become the largest-ever buyout funded by private-equity firms. The private equity firm Silver Lake Partners, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF, and Affinity Partners will pay EA’s stockholders $210 per share. Affinity Partners is run by President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Rumors of a deal sent EA’s stock soaring Friday, and shares rose another 5% Monday.… Continue Reading

Veteran charged with opening fire on North Carolina bar, killing 3, is scheduled to appear in court

Veteran charged with opening fire on North Carolina bar, killing 3, is scheduled to appear in court

A decorated Marine combat veteran is scheduled to appear in court after a mass shooting that left three people dead and five people injured at a waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina. Nigel Edge, 40, is accused of firing an assault rifle from a boat Saturday evening. Edge was arrested shortly after by the U.S. Coast Guard. He is charged with murder, attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. Edge told authorities he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. He changed his name from Sean DeBevoise in 2023.… Continue Reading

PineCone Bluegrass Show Playlist: September 28, 2025

Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Jim Mills Theme Time Bound to Ride Sugar Hill Sideline Mountain Girl Session 2 Seldom Scene Midnight Hour 20th Anniversary Concert Craig Smith Curly Headed Woman Craig Smith Rounder Hot Rize Colleen Mallone Untold Stories Sugar Hill J.D. Crowe & the New South I’m Walkin’ J.D. Crowe &…… Continue Reading

WINS-Day: See Eric Church in Greensboro

WINS-Day: See Eric Church in Greensboro

This Wins-day on QDR, we’re bringing you the sound of victory with the Carolina Secret Sound!   We’ll play a mystery sound tied to the Carolinas — and if you can name it; you’re going to see Eric Church in Greensboro, March 6th! Listen and win at 6:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 5:30 pm!  It’s quick, it’s fun,…… Continue Reading

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