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Hello! Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up in North Carolina. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the Carolinas News Editor is Tim Rogers at 919-510-8937 or at [email protected]. The desk supervisor is Skip Foreman.

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TOP STORIES:

EARNS-BLUE CROSS

RALEIGH — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina essentially broke even during 2015 even as losses related to coverage of customers enrolled through the federal health care law mounted. The state’s largest health insurer reported Friday it earned $500,000 last year compared to a $51 million loss in 2014. By Gary D. Robertson. SENT: 120 words. UPCOMING: 400 words by 5 p.m.

WOMAN KILLED-SON CHARGED

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has arrested a man who they say killed his 82-year-old mother. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Major Cam Selvey tells local media that 58-year-old Irwin Jay Feldman was arrested Thursday and charged with murder. SENT: 130 words. UPCOMING: 200 words by 4 p.m.

EXCHANGE-JOURNEY TOWARD OLD SALEM

WINSTON-SALEM — Before there was Old Salem Museums & Gardens, there was “old Salem” — lowercase “o” — the birthplace of Krispy Kreme. And before that, there was a community known simply as Salem. The journey between Salem and Old Salem forms much of the history of Winston-Salem itself. This year marks the 250th anniversary of Salem’s founding, and the Moravian Church, Old Salem, the city of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County are planning a yearlong celebration. By Melissa Hall, Winston-Salem Journal. SENT: 1,360 words.

IN BRIEF:

— ROBESON-CRIMINAL ROUNDUP, from LUMBERTON — Federal, state and local law enforcement have arrested 123 people as part of a three-day effort to crack down on violent crime in Robeson County. SENT: 90 words.

— STATE REP-STROKE, from GREENSBORO — Democratic Rep. Ralph Johnson, who is facing a primary race for his North Carolina House District 58 seat, has suffered a mild stroke. SENT: 130 words.

— SEX OFFENDER-RAPE, from WILMINGTON — A registered sex offender who was previously sentenced to probation on sexual battery charges has been jailed in connection with the rape of a 15-year-old girl. SENT : 130 words.

— BEACH DRIVING, from KITTY HAWK — Cape Hatteras National Seashore is holding five public hearings on possible changes to beach driving rules that allow more access. SENT: 130 words.

— DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS, from CHARLOTTE — Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are touring high schools in the city and county to talk about teen dating violence. SENT: 130 words.

SPORTS:

BKC–T25-ACC THIS WEEK

UNDATED — A look at things to watch this week in the Atlantic Coast Conference: GAME OF THE WEEKEND: No. 7 North Carolina at No. 3 Virginia. The Tar Heels (23-5, 12-3) are alone in first and can take a big step toward claiming the regular-season title for the first time since 2012 on Saturday. UNC has won two straight since blowing a late lead the Duke loss, blowing out then-No. 11 Miami then winning at rival North Carolina State on Wednesday. As for the Cavaliers (21-6, 10-5), they’re coming off a tough loss at Miami and must win to have any hope of claiming a third straight regular-season title. “Everybody you play (in the ACC) is good,” UNC coach Roy Williams said. “It looks like down the stretch that everyone we play will be good.” SENT: 430 words, AP Photos NCGB111, PAKS119, GAJB110.

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