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Helms remembered as friend, mentor

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:53:28 -0400

Former U.S. Rep. Bill Cobey said Helms inspired him. Cobey never saw Helms’ support as a liability, although Helms would joke about it.

The week in photos

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:28:49 -0400

A look at the top news stories through the lenses of Associated Press photographers.

Boaters, campers brave weather

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:52:26 -0400

Derrieck Poll, of Fayetteville, and his family went camping at B. Everett Jordan Lake. Poll said the family hoped for sunshine and cool weather.

Shooting at July Fourth party injures four

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:28:32 -0400

A domestic dispute during a party at a Selma home escalated into a shooting that injured four members of one family.

Two wrecks in same block kill woman, injure three

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:50:29 -0400

A two-vehicle wreck killed a woman on Roxboro Road in Durham overnight. Two hours later, a second wreck injured a police officer working the scene.

Man drowns in Falls Lake

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:03:32 -0400

The body of Aminad Perez, of 571-A Dacian Road in Raleigh, was recovered around 7:45 p.m. Saturday.

Firefighters make 'some progress' in wildfire battle

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:43:00 -0400

The wildfire has burned 41,534 acres in and around the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Peat soil continues to burn down to an average depth of three feet, officials said.

More than 14,000 people deported from N.C., S.C., Ga.

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:50:48 -0400

More than 14,000 illegal immigrants have been deported from Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina in the past eight months, according to federal immigration officials.

Organizers set off postponed fireworks

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:52:26 -0400

Revelers enjoyed Fourth of July fireworks a day late after dangerous rainstorms forced many displays to be rescheduled.

Costner rocks July Fourth with 'Bull Durham' flashback

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:19:07 -0400

Kevin Costner and his band performed at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on July 4 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his baseball classic, "Bull Durham."

Storms cause downed trees, flooding

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:38:28 -0400

A slow-moving trough west of North Carolina is creating a good chance for showers and storms on Sunday as well.

Special Forces unit to get new leader

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:36:16 -0400

Col. Gus Benton is preparing to take command of Fort Brag's 3rd Special Forces Group.

Man stabbed to death at Asheville movie theater

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:16:49 -0400

Authorities say a 32-year-old man has died after he was stabbed in the parking lot of a movie theater.

Severe weather pounds the Triangle

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:51:09 -0400

Strong thunderstorms pounded the Triangle late Friday, causing power outages, fallen trees and flooding.

Economic woes douse holiday; recovery unlikely till '09

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:56:29 -0400

On Independence Day, some North Carolinians say they've been reminded of the United States' dependence on foreign oil.

Kids' parade has become Durham tradition

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:19:27 -0400

Residents of Durham's Watts-Hillandale neighborhood celebrate the Fourth of July with a parade and reunion.

Former Robeson County teacher shot and killed

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:54:38 -0400

Authorities say a retired Robeson County teacher has been shot and killed as he dropped off his garbage at a trash bin behind a Lumberton convenience store.

Conservative icon Jesse Helms dead at 86

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:55:56 -0400

Jesse Helms, who died at 1:15 a.m. Friday in Raleigh, will lie in repose Monday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Hayes-Barton Baptist Church. His funeral will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday also at the church. A private burial will follow.

Obama returns to N.C. Monday

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:49:05 -0400

The Democratic nominee for president will appear Monday in Charlotte to talk about jobs and the economy, his campaign announced Friday.

Bragg soldier made famous in Iraq photo dies

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:25:41 -0400

A former Army medic made famous by a photograph that showed him carrying an injured Iraqi boy during the first week of the war has died of an apparent overdose, police said.

State urges people to bag fireworks

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:45:37 -0400

Wildfire observers want North Carolina residents to ditch their personal fireworks this year in favor of public Fourth of July displays. Read the story for area celebration ideas!

N.C. School of Arts makes film about July 4th in OBX

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:22:43 -0400

A film crew from the North Carolina School of the Arts covered 890 miles in less than three days to produce a new short film titled about life on the Outer Banks, titled "Happy Birthday, America!"

Former Wolfpack swimmer secures spot in Olympics

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:38:25 -0400

Former Wolfpack swimmer and 2006 NCAA Champion Cullen Jones qualifies for a roster spot in this year's Olympics in Beijing.

Legislature: N.C. budget bill deal reached

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:09:54 -0400

North Carolina legislators have reached an agreement on a $21 billion state budget, which will be voted on next week.

Driver has had 10 DWI charges in 17 years

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:28:06 -0400

A Louisburg man charged earlier this week with DWI had been arrested nine other times for the same offense in the past 17 years, according to court records.