Pauline Powers

Pauline Powers, age 97 of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Services will be held Monday, April 25 at 11 a.m. at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lexington where visitation will be held Monday,

Nascar: Stewart gets green light

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Tony Stewart has been cleared to return to racing and will be back in his car Friday at Richmond International Raceway.

Prince is dead at age 57

UNDATED (AP) – Prince is dead. The performer seen as one of the most unique and influential musicians of our time was found dead at his home today near Minneapolis.

Minneapolis block party for Prince goes all night

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Thousands of people poured into the streets in downtown Minneapolis and stayed through the night to pay tribute to Prince, a musician many considered a once-in-a-generation artist.

McDonald’s US sales rise for third straight quarter

NEW YORK (AP) – McDonald’s says sales rose 5.4 percent at established U.S. locations in the first quarter, marking the third straight increase as the world’s biggest burger chain fights to stage a comeback.