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January 26, 2023

Articles by Robert Bortins

opinion

BORTINS: Free markets produce better outcomes

January 26, 2022 Robert Bortins 0

The things you used to buy, you can’t find; and if you can find it, you can’t afford it.  Inflation is when your hard-earned dollars buy less than what they did in the past. If […]

sports

MLB negotiators meet in person for 1st time since Dec. 1

January 26, 2022 Ronald Blum, The Associated Press 0

Spring training is scheduled to start Feb. 16, but only if a new deal can be agreed upon NEW YORK — Negotiators for locked-out baseball players and management met in person Monday for the first […]

opinion

LEVY: Woke English: a new American language

January 26, 2022 Robert Levy 0

What most Americans want is to live in a nation where everyone civilly communicates with one another. It has often been said that a common language is a necessity for a successful nation. While the […]

Business

McDonald’s expanding test of McPlant burger in US stores

January 26, 2022 Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press 0

NEW YORK — McDonald’s is expanding sales of its meatless McPlant burger to hundreds of locations. The company said the McPlant — which it co-developed with plant-based protein company Beyond Meat — will be sold […]

Business

Justices to hear challenge to race in college admissions

January 26, 2022 admin 0

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a challenge to the consideration of race in college admissions, adding affirmative action to major cases on abortion, guns, religion and COVID-19 already […]

NFL

Bills add ‘13 Seconds’ to history of heartbreaking losses

January 25, 2022 John Wawrow, The Associated Press 0

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — After “Wide Right” and “Music City Miracle,” the Buffalo Bills begin the offseason adding a new entry into their history of playoff heartbreak: “13 Seconds.” That’s how much time separated the […]

news

Prosecutor: Alex Murdaugh now faces 71 charges; $8.5M stolen

January 25, 2022 Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press 0

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A once-prominent South Carolina lawyer now faces 71 charges that he stole nearly $8.5 million in wrongful death and wreck settlements from more than a dozen people after another round of indictments […]

sports

Young players highlight first USWNT camp of 2022

January 25, 2022 Young players highlight first USWNT camp of 2022 0

The next wave of U.S. soccer talent includes several players who are under 22 The new year has brought new faces to the U.S. women’s national team. The back-to-back World Cup champions opened their January […]

sports

Dale Jr. joins father in NASCAR Hall of Fame

January 25, 2022 Steve Reed, The Associated Press 0

CHARLOTTE — Dale Earnhardt Jr. was voted NASCAR’s most popular driver a record 15 times. On Friday night, he was inducted into NASCAR’s 12th Hall of Fame class on Friday night along with late-model driver […]

sports

Gray Stone, West Stanly fall in third round of volleyball playoffs

October 28, 2021 admin 0

ASHEBORO — Uwharrie Charter will advance to the fourth round of the state 1-A volleyball playoffs after a straight sets win over Gray Stone Day School on Thursday evening. The Eagles of UCA jumped out […]

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