Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 6 p.m.

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TODAY'S TOP STORIES

NORTH CAROLINA

UNC BOARD-STATE BUDGET

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — University of North Carolina campuses -- including students and employees -- could suffer if the extended state budget impasse isn't resolved soon, system President Bill Roper said Friday. A two-year budget that was supposed to take effect last July 1 has never been enacted. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of that plan in June hasn't been overridden by the Republican-controlled General Assembly. Negotiations have sputtered amid failed attempts by Senate Republicans to complete the override. SENT: 380 words.

HIGHWAY SHOOTINGS-NORTH CAROLINA

WILSON, N.C. — A North Carolina woman says she was in the backseat of a car that was struck by a bullet fired by someone authorities warn has been shooting at drivers along a highway east of Raleigh. SENT: 210 words. Will be updated.

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER-ASSAULT

LAURINBURG, N.C. — Police in North Carolina are searching for the ex-boyfriend of a school bus driver who climbed on board and attacked her. The Scotland County Schools driver had stopped to pick up students along her morning route Tuesday in Laurinburg when 46-year-old Kenneth Latrel Revels boarded unexpectedly, the Laurinburg Police Department said in a statement. SENT: 210 words.

IN BRIEF:

— RAPE VICTIMS HARASSMENT-OFFICER — A North Carolina police officer who had been fired for harassing rape victims continued to access a police database to obtain information about the women, authorities said.

— GUN RALLY-LETTER — Dozens of North Carolina Republican state legislators are expressing solidarity with local governments in Virginia that have spoken out formally in recent months for gun rights.

— TEACHER STRIKE SURVEY — The North Carolina Association of Educators wants to know how long teachers would stay out of the classroom to get the pay raises and benefits that they want.

— FIRE TRUCK OVERTURNS — A firefighter was cited for failure to maintain lane control after his fire tanker overturned as he headed to a house fire, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said.

— FENTANYL OVERDOSES-NEW CHARGES — A man accused in an international fentanyl trafficking operation that was uncovered after the death of a North Dakota teen is facing new charges for obstruction of justice.

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VIRGINIA

PRO-GUN RALLY-VIRGINIA

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia urged the state Supreme Court on Friday to uphold a weapons ban at an upcoming gun rally in the capital, arguing it was necessary to prevent a repeat of deadly violence that erupted at a white nationalist rally more than two years ago. State Attorney General Mark Herring's petition — and simultaneous legal efforts by gun-rights groups to lift the ban — came amid the arrest of six men whom authorities linked to a white supremacist group known as The Base. At least three of them were planning to attend the pro-gun rally on Monday in Richmond, according to an official who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss an active investigation. . By Legal Affairs Writer Denise Lavoie. SENT: 810 words, AP Photos.

PRO-GUN RALLY-WHITE SUPREMACISTS

WASHINGTON — Three men linked to a violent white supremacist group known as The Base were charged with conspiring to kill members of a militant anti-fascist group, police in Georgia announced Friday, a day after three other members were arrested on federal charges in Maryland and Delaware. The Base, a collective of hardcore neo-Nazis that operate as a paramilitary organization, has proclaimed war against minority communities within the United States and abroad, the FBI has said. Unlike other extremist groups, it's not focused on promulgating propaganda — instead the group aims to bring together highly skilled members to train them for acts of violence. By Michael Balsamo and Jeff Martin. SENT: 1,030 words, AP Photos.

PAMUNKEY CASINOS

RICHMOND, Va. — A Native American tribe in Virginia announced plans Friday to develop a $350 million casino resort in the state's capital and a separate one in Norfolk. The Pamunkey Indian Tribe purchased three properties in south Richmond for the development of the casino and a fourth parcel about 5 miles (8 kilometers) away to create a work-force training center that could ultimately be converted into a grocery store or health clinic, representatives for the tribe announced.. SENT: 220 words.

IN BRIEF:

— NURSING HOME PATIENT KILLED — Police say a nursing home patient in Virginia has been charged with murder in the killing of his 86-year-old roommate at the care facility.

— DENTIST CRASH — A dentist in Virginia who was involved in a crash is accused of driving under the influence with two guns, 150 pills and brass knuckles.

— NAVY SHIPBUILDING — The chairman and ranking Republican on a House Armed Services subcommittee are paying a visit to Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works in Maine. The visit comes several weeks after a leaked memo outlined an initial Navy proposal to cut shipbuilding.

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MARYLAND/ DELAWARE

CUMMINGS-BALTIMORE

BALTIMORE — The city of Baltimore will formally name a courthouse after the late U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings in the first half of 2020. Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young on Friday unveiled the renderings of the bronze plaques that will be affixed to the building's exterior. One includes an image and biography of the congressman, and the other reads “Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse.”. By Regina Garcia-Cano. SENT: 260 words.

MFUME NAACP TENURE

BALTIMORE — As former NAACP leader Kweisi Mfume seeks to regain a congressional seat he once held, The Baltimore Sun reports that records show he left the civil rights organization amid concerns about sexual harassment and other issues. The newspaper found records showing the group's executive committee took a secret vote not to extend Mfume's contract as CEO in 2004 after an employee threatened to sue the NAACP and Mfume for sexual harassment and other concerns. The personal and professional papers of the late Julian Bond, who was the NAACP's chairman at the time, say the vote came after a long period of dissatisfaction with Mfume's management and his personal behavior. SENT: 360 words, AP Photos.

ELECTION 2020-BIDEN-SEWELL

UNDATED — Joe Biden has secured a weighty Deep South endorsement for his presidential campaign, with Alabama’s lone Democratic House member on Friday announcing her support for the former vice president. Terri Sewell marks Biden's 11th endorsement from the Congressional Black Caucus, far outpacing any other Democratic White House hopeful. Sewell also expands Biden’s footprint across the March 3 Super Tuesday primary slate that will play an outsize role in determining the Democratic nominee. By Bill Barrow. SENT: 760 words.

IN BRIEF:

— NEW HOMELESS SHELTER — A Delaware commission has voted to allow a nonprofit to turn a former State Police building into a new homeless shelter.

— SEX ABUSE SENTENCING — A Maryland man convicted of sexually abusing a child in the 1970s and 80s has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.

— DEMOCRATIC PARTY RESIGNATION — Officials for The Maryland Democratic Party have announced that its executive director has resigned.

— SYNAGOGUE THREATS-INDICTMENT— A man who prosecutors say made threatening telephone calls to a Maryland synagogue is facing an additional charge.

— PARENTS CHILD KICKED — Police in Delaware say the parents of a 1-year-old child are accused of recording the boy being kicked.

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SPORTS

FBN—PANTHERS-BRADY'S VISION

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Joe Brady's offensive system worked wonders at LSU this past season, helping the Tigers lead the nation in yards and points en route to a unbeaten season that culminated in a 42-25 win over Clemson in the national championship game. But Brady said there's no guarantee that scheme will work at the NFL level — or that it will be the system he runs next season with the NFL's Carolina Panthers. By Sports Writer Steve Reed. SENT: 590 words, AP Photos.

FBN—RAVENS-MOVING FORWARD

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — John Harbaugh believes the Ravens have all the ingredients in place to make a Super Bowl run next season. That hasn't made it any easier for Baltimore's coach to cope with the abrupt fashion in which this season ended. By Sports Writer David Ginsburg. SENT: 620 words, AP Photos.

BKC—SYRACUSE-BUDDY BOEHEIM

SYRACUSE, N.C. — With the shot clock about to expire in an overtime game on the road against the reigning national champions, Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim curls far behind the arc on the right wing. He barely glances at his target, then launches a shot over the outstretched arms of a Virginia defender. Bingo! By Sports Writer John Kekis. SENT: 890 words, AP Photos.RICHMOND

HKN—HURRICANES-DUCKS

ANAHEIM, Calif. — After learning all-star defenseman Dougie Hamilton has a broken bone in his left leg, the Carolina Hurricanes remain on their West Coast trip to face the Anaheim Ducks, UPCOMING: 600 words, AP Photos from 7:30 p.m. opening faceoff.