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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…

Trump’s campaign called it an economic address. He made big promises but mostly veered off topic

Trump’s campaign called it an economic address. He made big promises but mostly veered off topic

By BILL BARROW Associated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump made little effort to stay on message Wednesday at a rally in North Carolina that his campaign billed as a big economic address, mixing…

Donald Trump Is Coming to North Carolina for an Economic Speech. Can He Stick to a Clear Message?

Donald Trump Is Coming to North Carolina for an Economic Speech. Can He Stick to a Clear Message?

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago estate Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) BILL BARROW Via AP News ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump will…