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Carolina D leads Heels to 31-13 win over BC

Cam Thomas and Kendric Burney each had defensive touchdowns on Saturday as North Carolina scored three times in a span of 2 minutes, 19 seconds to open a 21-point lead and hold on to beat Boston College 31-13. Complete Story...

NC man gets life in prison for woman's fatal scare

A man will spend the rest of his life in prison after he was found guilty in what prosecutors said was a case of scaring a 79-year-old North Carolina grandmother to death.

Syracuse runs away from No. 6 North Carolina

Jim Boeheim has always made a point of telling the media not to get too caught up in runs because basketball, especially on the college level, is a game of runs.

More ethics rules issued for NC treasurer workers

North Carolina's state treasurer has unveiled rules banning employees from taking gifts from companies that do substantial business with the agency.

Eye doc may lose license after calling patient fat

A North Carolina doctor could lose his medical license after a patient complained he made cutting criticisms, including telling her she was fat. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported the North Carolina Medical Board will decide if Dr. Earl Sunderhaus of Asheville overstepped the bounds of professional decency.

Tamiflu-resistant swine flu cluster reported in NC

Health officials say four people in North Carolina have tested positive for a type of swine flu that's resistant to the drug Tamiflu.

NC jobless rate bumps up to 11 percent in October

North Carolina's unemployment rate rose slightly to 11 percent in October, a fraction off its historic peak earlier this year and the ninth straight month in double digits, the state's Employment Security Commission reported Friday.

Microsoft offers about 24K training vouchers in NC

Microsoft Corp. is giving away nearly 24,000 vouchers to North Carolina residents who want to improve their computer skills so they can improve their lot in the work force.

No. 6 N. Carolina beats No. 15 Ohio St 77-73

There was so much to talk about after No. 6 North Carolina held on for 77-73 victory over No. 15 Ohio State in the 2K Sports Classic semifinals Thursday night.

NC state budget has $600M-plus for any shortfall

North Carolina state government has at least $620 million at its disposal so far to close any budget hole this fiscal year.

NC governor gives out green grants to companies

Gov. Bev Perdue says 18 small North Carolina companies will receive federal stimulus grants to spur development in green technology.

No. 4 North Carolina cruises to 88-49 win

Cetera DeGraffenreid scored 20 points and tied a career high with eight steals to help No. 4 North Carolina defeat Coastal Carolina 88-49 on Wednesday night.

Former NC banker's luxury goods to be auctioned

Jewels, art, cars and more than 150 bottles of fine wine will be auctioned off in North Carolina's capital city to help recoup nearly $70 million in losses for investors duped in an alleged Ponzi scheme.

Sony Ericsson closes NC, other sites as HQ moves

Cell phone handset maker Sony Ericsson will move its North American headquarters from North Carolina to Atlanta and close a half-dozen sites worldwide as it retrenches against what it expects will be a tighter market and cuts about 1,600 jobs globally.

Small firms scrapping, scaling back health plans

Faced with high health insurance costs, a North Carolina brokerage passed the buck on to its employees, a Texas public relations firm switched from group insurance to stipends, and a Missouri travel agency let its workers walk away instead paying for insurance.

Obama tabs NC attorney to Federal Trade Commission

North Carolina's consumer protection chief for Attorney General Roy Cooper has been picked to join the Federal Trade Commission.

Police: NC girl raped, killed on day she was taken

A 5-year-old North Carolina girl was raped and killed the same day she was taken from her home, according to an arrest warrant released Friday. Shaniya Davis was sexually assaulted and asphyxiated Nov. 10, the day her mother reported her missing from the trailer park where she was staying, according to the warrant. Authorities embarked on a nearly weeklong search that ended when the girl's body was found dumped off a rural road.

No. 6 Tar Heels beat Valparaiso 88-77

Deon Thompson scored 16 of his 20 points after halftime to help No. 6 North Carolina hold off Valparaiso 88-77 on Sunday.

North Carolina upsets No. 12 Miami 33-24

Kendric Burney returned one of his three interceptions for a 77-yard touchdown and his third pick resulted in a bizarre fourth-quarter score that helped North Carolina beat No. 12 Miami 33-24 on Saturday.

McKendree coach wins 1,000th game

Harry Statham got a congratulatory telephone call from Dean Smith in 2004, the day after he passed the North Carolina legend to become the career men's victory leader.

Iowa prep start Barnes to sign with North Carolina

As the college basketball world waited breathlessly, Iowa prep phenom Harrison Barnes dialed into a video conference with his future coach.

Bernard Madoff's jacket, watch auctioned in NYC

It was about fascination with big money — and the life of a couple at the center of the biggest financial fraud case in U.S. history.

NC principal leaves after cash-for-grades flap

A North Carolina principal is retiring after school district leaders halted a cash-for-grades fundraiser she approved.

Thieves steal popular NC road sign — again

Want to know how far it is from the eastern end of Interstate 40 in North Carolina to the western end in California? You'll have to punch it into your GPS or try MapQuest.

NC employee health plan still has higher claims

The health insurance plan for North Carolina state employees is still paying out more claims than budgeted for the first three months of the fiscal year.

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Free Activities for Families & Children in Raleigh, NC 2009

Look for some great free or inexpensive Christmas activities in the Raleigh, NC area. Then this is the perfect guide for you. You are sure to find something interesting or close to you in this listing. Christmas at the City Market November 21, 2009 12 Noon to 4:00 PM

Senate Bill Would Allow "Mentally Incapacitated" Vets to Buy Guns
Source: MotherJones.com

Major Nidal Hasan, accused of killing 13 people at Fort Hood Army base, has been described by former colleagues as "psychotic." As more details emerge about Hasan's troubled state, gun safety advocates are launching fresh attacks on a Senate bill they say would make it easier for …

Look Out, North Carolina
Source: Talking Points Memo

Here come the Muslim detectives.

North Carolina Students Sweep Regional Finals of Nation's Premier High School Science Competition for Research in Biochemistry and Computer Science
Source: Breitbart

Regional Winners for 2009 Siemens Competition Announced at Georgia Institute of Technology; Will Move on to National Finals and a Chance at $100,000 Lanair Lett Wins Top Individual Prize; Neil Shah and Katie Shpanskaya Win Top Team Prize

Police: 4 shot dead in N.C. parking lot
Source: msnbc.com

Four men were killed in a shooting at a northwestern North Carolina television store on Sunday, and authorities said they were looking for a suspect who might be armed with an assault rifle.

PepsiCo Loses $1.26 BILLION Lawsuit After Failing To Show Up For Trial
Source: Wall Street Journal

the lawsuit sat in North Carolina for months and months. Finally, in the face of PepsiCo's silence, a default judgment was entered, and a damages award tallying $1.26 billion (yes, $1.26 billion) was entered on Sept. 30.

3 Months for I-40 Rock Slide Cleanup 'Unrealistic'
Source: Asheville Citizen-Times.com

"State transportation officials [in North Carolina] warned Tuesday that work clearing Interstate 40 after the most destructive rock slide in more than a decade could take longer than first expected."

Cleanup of Rock Slide on Interstate 40 in NC Will Take Weeks
Source: Asheville Citizen-Times.com

"It could take up to three months to completely clear debris on Interstate 40 after a rock slide early Sunday morning," October 25, 2009.

A Halloween Book Burning: Only God's Word Will Survive
Source: blog.seattlepi.com

Come to our Halloween book burning. We are burning Satan's bibles like the NIV, RSV, NKJV, TLB, NASB, NEV, NRSV, ASV, NWT, Good News for Modern Man, The Evidence Bible, The Message Bible, The Green Bible, ect.

Driver's licenses scanned in search for fugitives
Source: msnbc.com

RALEIGH, N.C. - In its search for fugitives, the FBI has begun using facial-recognition technology on millions of motorists, comparing driver's license photos with pictures of convicts in a high-tech analysis of chin widths and nose sizes.

Senate 2010: Most endangered seats
Source: Politico

The 2010 Senate landscape is almost evenly split down the middle: Republicans will be defending 18 seats, while the Democrats will be defending 19 seats, including the January special election in Massachusetts.

Should We Pay for Health Insurance by the Pound? -- Politics Daily
Source: Politics Daily

Big Brother or smart policy? If North Carolina has its way, state employees will pay more for health insurance if they are obese. Smokers were already slated for an increase next year.

Small plane crashes in Wilson
Source: WRAL

I wonder what the NTSB will conclude after their investigation (besides pilot error...)

Small Plane Makes an Emergency Landing in Laurel County, Kentucky
Source: WKYT - Home - Headlines

A plane landed on a highway median in Laurel County, Kentucky on October 7, 2009.

Domestic violence as pre-existing condition? 8 states still allow it
Source: mcclatchydc.com

Eight states and the District of Columbia don't have laws that specifically bar insurance companies from using domestic violence as a pre-existing condition to deny health coverage, according to a study from the National Women's Law Center.

Two parents charged in shooting death of child
Source: ABC Local Affiliates

A tragedy, yes, but the child's guardians (parents) are rightfully being held accountable.

2-year-old killed in 'accidental' shooting
Source: WRAL

This would not have happened had the gun owner taken care to keep guns out of kids' hands.

Flu Vaccines Mandatory For Staff In North Carolina Hospital
Source: WXII12.com

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is requiring all faculty, staff, students, post-doctoral trainees and volunteers to be vaccinated for the flu as part of a new policy announced Thursday.

Fatal Shark Attack in North Carolina
Source: PilotOnline.com / HamptonRoads.com

By Cindy Clayton Patrick Wilson The Virginian-Pilot © September 18, 2009 KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C.

WWII Ship Sunk by U-Boat Discovered/Photographed
Source: PilotOnline.com / HamptonRoads.com

By Catherine Kozak The Virginian-Pilot © September 10, 2009 NEWPORT NEWS A World War II Navy patrol boat, untouched off the coast of Hatteras since it was sunk by a German sub in 1942, has been discovered, NOAA said.

Britney Spears Sang Live Rock on Saturday

Yes our LA good girl gone bad that we watched grow up through the eyes of the paparazzi. One that grew into a woman of controversy and sloppy lip sync-hing performances has shown her vocal talent once again. She always could dance and perform well and even sing live as a teen.

US Marine Corps 'Knowingly Poisoned Their Own People and Then Lied About It'
Source: The L.A. Times

Partain had no idea men could get breast cancer. But he thinks he knows what caused his: contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune, N.C., where he was born.

Seattle voters weigh in on grocery bag fee
Source: msnbc.com

Voters in eco-conscious Seattle were deciding Tuesday whether to pay a 20-cent fee for every paper or plastic bag they get from supermarkets, drug stores and convenience stores.

Durham council passes same-sex marriage resolution
Source: wral.com

The debate over who should be able to wed legally took center stage Monday evening as the Durham City Council passed a resolution supporting same-sex marriage. Joshua Weaver asked the council to consider the resolution in April.

John Edwards finally admits baby is his
Source: Examiner

John Edwards is not admitting the baby just to be a noble guy. He is currently involved in an ongoing criminal investigation into whether his campaign illegally paid the mother of the child, campaign videographer Rielle Hunter, to keep quiet about their affair.

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