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After the announcement of a ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) to maintain peace at the border between India and Pakistan, the Pakistan government may also be allowing imports of cotton from India in the coming days. The

CONWAY — Despite limited ski area ticket sales and restrictions on restaurant seating due to the pandemic, Mount Washington Valley businesses still described the two February vacation weeks (Presidents Day vacation week, followed by New Hampshire vacation week) as busy with increased traffic, sales and bookings. The fact that regular snow falls kept local areas with great conditions for skiers and riders certainly didnt hurt. Last year at this time, nervousness about the brand-new coronavi...

MASON DOCKTER HOLSTEIN, Iowa -- A pair of friends from Holstein, Iowa, will appear on the ABC program "Shark Tank" on Friday pitching Muff Waders, a work-and-leisure garment theyve brought to market.  Muff Waders are bib overalls (they can be used like waders to some extent, but they are not waterproof) that have a built-in beer cooler on the chest, large pockets on the legs to hold liquor bottles and an attached bottle-opener. A beer koozie can be attached to the front of the ov...

By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — Too many North Carolinians lack access to the medical services they need. One possible response, as we have heard incessantly for more than a decade, would be to expand Medicaid under the terms of the Affordable Health Act, with most of the expense to be borne by the (already heavily indebted) federal government. It’s hardly the only possible response, however. Through its own regulations, North Carolina restricts the availability of medical services...

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Matthew des Tombe cannot afford to lose power. He has lived on the Coastside for about a decade, and the entire time he has worked remotely. “If the power goes out for me — and it did — it’s kind of big a deal,” des Tombe said. “I have big meetings, important things I generally can’t miss.” That’s why des Tombe made sure to pair his roof-top solar panels with a backup battery, a choice he says proved well worth the investment during the PG&E power sh...

The temporary closure of the Alamo Drafthouse in New Braunfels will now be permanent.

COLUMBIA - Greg Butler and Katy Ugalde spend their time cooking and perfecting the menu of local Columbia restaurant, Sagua La Grande Cuban Café. With Boone Countys modified health order, the married couple will spend less time worried about how their restaurant will survive the pandemic and more time in the kitchen.  The modified health order goes into effect in Boone County on Thursday, March 4 at noon. Restaurants, bars and other businesses will be able to go back to normal operating h...

“Kudos the the Sheriff’s Office for the litter cleanup on Cudjoe Key! You rock! Thank you!”