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Hunter limits Duke hitters in Wake Forest victory

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:53:12 -0400

Ben Hunter struck out eight in his final home appearance, and Wake Forest took a 7-3 victory over Duke on Friday to extend its winning streak to a season-high four games.

Couple killed in Greene County plane crash identified

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:17:16 -0400

Authorities have identified the couple killed in a small plane crash in North Carolina.

Agencies searching NC border for missing Tenn. hikers

Fri, 09 May 2008 18:11:39 -0400

Law enforcement agencies are searching the mountains on the North Carolina-Tennessee border for a couple that went on a day hike and never returned home.

NC divorce attorney censured by state bar

Fri, 09 May 2008 18:10:13 -0400

An attorney who runs one of the state's largest divorce law firms was censured by the North Carolina State Bar for several reasons, including meeting with potential clients only to represent their estranged spouses later, a newspaper reported Friday.

Davidson County DA wants search warrant released

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:03:12 -0400

The Davidson County District Attorney said he asked a judge Friday to unseal a search warrant in the fatal shooting of a man who had taken three people hostage.

Attorney for divorce law firm censured by N.C. State Bar

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:07:05 -0400

A Raleigh attorney who runs one of the largest divorce law firms in the state has been censured by the North Carolina State Bar for billing and representation practices at his firm.

McCrory slams Perdue on immigration view she doesn't hold

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:42:14 -0400

Republican governor's candidate Pat McCrory, in his first attack of the general election, slammed his Democratic rival Friday for supporting a policy that allows illegal immigrants to attend the state's community colleges.

Duke lacrosse players making one more title run

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:07:32 -0400

Matt Danowski shouldn't be preparing for another run at the national championship. His record-setting career appeared over a year ago when the Duke men's lacrosse team's season of redemption came up a win shy of a national championship.

NC officials: Fatal twister could have been worse

Fri, 09 May 2008 21:10:54 -0400

Amber Parker watched on television as the storm near her home grew into a tornado threat. Then, when the roaring wind outside suddenly fell silent, she grabbed her two toddlers and rushed to get under the stairwell.

NC jury convicts NY man of killing soldier, teenager

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:26:13 -0400

A North Carolina jury has convicted a Brooklyn, N.Y. man of killing a soldier and a 16-year-old girl at a home they shared near Fort Bragg three years ago.

2 W.Va. men plead guilty to drug ring charges

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:42:03 -0400

Two people have pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with a drug ring that spanned several states, including North Carolina and South Carolina.

Consultants hired after arrests involving school for deaf

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:34:13 -0400

State education officials have chosen three consultants, including a North Carolina school director, to recommend changes at the Louisiana School for the Deaf following the arrests of five people connected to the school on indecent behavior charges.

Evangelist Graham in China for meetings

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:57:12 -0400

The son of American evangelist Billy Graham said Friday he is opposed to missionary work at this summer's Beijing Olympic Games.

Tornado knocks vehicles around in N. Carolina, kills 1

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:08:12 -0400

Authorities were waiting for daylight early Friday so they could begin assessing the damage from a reported tornado that killed one person and injured three others in central North Carolina.

1 killed, 3 injured in N.C. storms

Fri, 09 May 2008 06:38:13 -0400

Authorities were waiting for daylight early Friday so they could begin assessing the damage from a reported tornado that killed one person and injured three others in central North Carolina.

National Weather Service says storm blows cars off I-40

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:11:05 -0400

The National Weather Service reported that cars were blown off Interstate 40 near Greensboro as the result of what law officers said was a tornado.

Easley releases some details of his last budget

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:06:49 -0400

Gov. Mike Easley's budget proposal will include $31 million more in part to expand children's health insurance and child care subsidies, and help homeowners at risk of foreclosure.

NC native, UNC grad will lead Chapel Hill university

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:47:12 -0400

When it came time to choose its next chancellor, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill sifted through more than 100 applicants from 32 states and the District of Columbia before turning to one of its own.

Mecklenburg officials find absentee ballots counted twice

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:27:12 -0400

Mecklenburg County election officials say some absentee ballots sent in by mail for Tuesday's primary were initially counted twice.

Wachovia separates chairman, CEO positions

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:04:59 -0400

Wachovia Corp. on Thursday stripped Chief Executive Ken Thompson of his chairman role in a move that separates the top management position from the top oversight role.

Report: 2 killed when private plane crashes in Greene County

Thu, 08 May 2008 21:29:13 -0400

Two people were killed Thursday when a homebuilt airplane crashed in Greene County, authorities said.

Duke Energy gets criticism for NC coal-fired generator

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:42:13 -0400

Duke Energy Corp.'s chief executive got an earful Thursday at the company's annual meeting, as shareholders sounded off about the utility's decision to build a new coal-fired generator in western North Carolina.

Easley: Community colleges should admit illegal immigrants

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:11:02 -0400

Gov. Mike Easley said Thursday the state's community colleges should stick to a policy of admitting all eligible illegal immigrants.

NC superdelegate Rep. Brad Miller now for Obama

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:04:13 -0400

Rep. Brad Miller endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Thursday, becoming the third North Carolina superdelegate to pledge support to the Illinois senator since his convincing win in the state's primary.

PR lawsuit targets shipping companies

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:51:34 -0400

Shipping companies allegedly conspired to inflate prices for transporting goods to Puerto Rico and added illegal surcharges, according to an antitrust lawsuit filed in the island's U.S. District Court.

A&S dean Holden Thorp named chancellor at UNC Chapel Hill

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:39:12 -0400

A professor and administrator who grew up in North Carolina was chosen Thursday to be chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

NC e-mail panel seeking more storage

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:32:13 -0400

North Carolina should create an archive system for the hundreds of thousands of e-mails sent daily by state workers, and provide them with more training about what constitutes a public record, panelists reviewing the state's e-mail retention rules said Thursday.

Duke Energy gets flak on Cliffside, environment

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:37:12 -0400

SC House approves $7B budget that still needs compromise

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:33:04 -0400

The South Carolina House has approved a $7 billion spending plan after agreeing to many of the budget cuts adopted by the Senate last month.

Facebook, states set bullying, predator safeguards

Thu, 08 May 2008 23:42:16 -0400

Facebook, the world's second-largest social networking Web site, is adding more than 40 new safeguards to protect young users from sexual predators and cyberbullies under an agreement with officials nationwide that was announced Thursday.

Facebook, states agree on new safeguards

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:20:19 -0400

Officials from North Carolina and several others states say Facebook has agreed to implement more than 40 safeguards to protect younger users.

New task force aims to reduce scams on state's elderly

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:17:20 -0400

Advocates for the elderly hope a new task force announced Thursday will stop scams that rob the state's seniors of their hard-earned savings.

SC company to operate Roanoke Rapids Theatre

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:31:13 -0400

A South Carolina company is taking over operations and production for the theater that once bore the name of Randy Parton.

SC company takes over NC theater once run by Randy Parton

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:36:22 -0400

A South Carolina company that plans to take over operations and production at the theater that once bore the name of Randy Parton said Thursday it could take years to make the venue a success.

1 person dead, 4 hurt in standoff shooting near Lexington

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:53:03 -0400

Davidson County sheriff's deputies say a suspect was killed and four people wounded in a shooting near Lexington.

Triad law enforcement chief accused of taking money from FBI

Thu, 08 May 2008 06:54:03 -0400

The head of law enforcement for the Triad Municipal Alcohol Beverage Control office has been charged with taking money from the FBI.

Easley wants money to determine poultry workers' injuries

Thu, 08 May 2008 06:04:53 -0400

A top aide says Gov. Mike Easley will ask lawmakers next week for money to help determine how often poultry workers are hurt on the job.

Snyder's double produces winning run in UNCW victory

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:52:13 -0400

Jes Snyder's double in the bottom of the 11th inning produced the game-winning run as North Carolina-Wilmington took a 3-2 victory over North Carolina State Wednesday night.

Ackley, Fedroff drive in 3 runs apiece to lead UNC comeback

Wed, 07 May 2008 23:16:12 -0400

Dustin Ackley and Tim Fedroff each drove in three runs to lead North Carolina to an 11-5 victory over North Florida on Wednesday night, giving the Tar Heels their 40th victory of the season.

Army shows off apartments in wake of bad barracks video

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:53:13 -0400

Sgt. Elaine Rodriguez can't wait until she is promoted one notch up the Army ladder to staff sergeant, so she can apply to live in the new apartments for single soldiers under construction at Fort Bragg.

NC-based paratrooper dies from gunshot

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:51:13 -0400

The 82nd Airborne Division says a paratooper has died from a gunshot wound he sustained at a residence outside Fort Bragg.

Army secretary: 8 soldiers forced to move from barracks

Capitol Broadcasting — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:32:57 -0400

The Army has inspected all of its barracks worldwide after an online video showed squalid conditions at a Fort Bragg barracks.

AG says admission of illegal immigrants should be limited

Wed, 07 May 2008 19:47:13 -0400

North Carolina's community colleges should drop a lenient admissions policy for illegal immigrants and return to more restrictive rules that follow federal law more closely, the state Attorney General's Office said.

After NC vote, Democrats gather with Obama

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:44:07 -0400

North Carolina entered this week with one of the nation's largest blocs of undecided Democratic superdelegates - a coveted group of nine long courted by the party's White House hopefuls.

Brigade commander shares insights

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:08:13 -0400

Regardless of what happened before he got to Sadr City or what happened after he left, Col. B.D. Farris gives his 15 months in the Baghdad slum good marks.

Cedar Fair parks in North America

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:41:13 -0400

Amusement and water parks owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment and some of the new attractions this year:

Perdue, McCrory begin post-primary race

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:28:12 -0400

A day after a record-setting number of North Carolina voters cast ballots in a primary election, the winners in the governor's race wasted no time getting back to campaigning.

AP Interview: Amusement park CEO expects good summer

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:39:12 -0400

Amusement parks and water parks aren't likely to see a drop off in visitors this summer despite surging gas prices and the struggling economy, the head of North America's third-largest park operator said Wednesday.

Army secretary: Soldiers moved from eight barracks after review

Wed, 07 May 2008 20:47:00 -0400

The Army has inspected all of its barracks worldwide after an online video showed squalid conditions at a Fort Bragg barracks.

2 NC superdelegates line up with Obama

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:00:17 -0400

Two Democratic superdelegate from North Carolina have endorsed presidential candidate Barack Obama.

McCrory seeking first GOP governor's win in 20 years

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:27:12 -0400

The Republican candidates for governor have quickly unified behind primary winner Pat McCrory.

Overturned tractor-trailer closes westbound lanes of I-26

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:11:13 -0400

Authorities say a tractor-trailer hauling lumber on Interstate 26 in Charleston County overturned, spewing debris across the highway and blocking westbound lanes for around three hours.

Voter turnout shatters record

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:28:03 -0400

More than 2.1 million people cast a ballot in Tuesday's election, and most voted in the Democratic primary that featured the historic race for the White House.

N.C. Democratic chairman endorses Obama

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:03:59 -0400

Eight of the state's 17 superdelegates say they are backing Sen. Barack Obama at the Democratic convention this summer.

Easley endorses Perdue, says she's best to lead NC

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:10:13 -0400

Gov. Mike Easley says Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue will be a great governor because she understands the importance of education to North Carolina's economy.

Rep. Miller to meet with his wife's favorite candidate

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:26:12 -0400

Democratic Rep. Brad Miller is still undecided in the presidential race, but his wife has thrown her support behind Barack Obama - literally.

NC House candidate wins despite concession

Wed, 07 May 2008 19:19:13 -0400

Democratic state House candidate Stan Morse won his primary race, even though he gave up on his campaign a day earlier.

April tax collections in NC higher than expected

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:39:12 -0400

North Carolina tax collections remain in the black.

Correction: CSX-National Gateway story

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:50:13 -0400

In a May 1 story about upgrades planned by CSX Corp., The Associated Press erroneously reported the route of the Carolina rail corridor. It runs between Charlotte, N.C., and Wilmington, N.C., not Wilmington, Del.

New commander takes NC Air Force base

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:44:13 -0400

A new commander has been installed at the Air Force base that is home to the planes that haul paratroopers and special operation troops from neighboring Fort Bragg.

Single-soldier apartments being built at Fort Bragg

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:49:18 -0400

The Army is starting a program to give some single soldiers a chance to live in apartments inside the gates of Fort Bragg instead of renting off the post.

Greensboro chip maker to cut about 200 jobs

Wed, 07 May 2008 06:54:13 -0400

A high-tech chip maker in Greensboro is cutting jobs for the second time in a month.

Army won't keep Falls Lake above normal

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:06:23 -0400

It looks like the lake that provides drinking water in Raleigh won't be as full as drought-weary officials hoped.

Gastonia police say shooting of suspect was justified

Wed, 07 May 2008 05:54:03 -0400

Gastonia's police chief is defending the shooting death of a stabbing suspect by a police officer last week.

Already talking debates, Perdue, McCrory look to November

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:24:17 -0400

Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue and Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory both ran what they called positive campaigns during their primary races for governor. But will they as they head toward the general election?

NC House incumbents breeze to easy win in Tuesday's primary

Wed, 07 May 2008 02:19:22 -0400

All four members of North Carolina's House delegation challenged in Tuesday's primary breezed to easy victories.

Hagan wins Senate primary, turns attention to beating Dole

Wed, 07 May 2008 02:08:12 -0400

Kay Hagan celebrated her victory in Tuesday's U.S. Senate primary with an invitation.

4 state House members lose bid for re-election in primary

Wed, 07 May 2008 02:00:13 -0400

At least four state House members apparently won't be back next year after losing primary elections Tuesday.

Electric vehicle company maintains its own in Mooresville

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:01:13 -0400

Cruise down Rolling Hill Road in Mooresville and you'll find plenty of businesses devoted to making the perfect internal combustion engine for high performance cars.

NC incumbents win in Tuesday's Primary

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:14:13 -0400

Republican Rep. Walter Jones, who famously supported renaming french fries "freedom fries," has survived a strong challenge in his GOP primary election.

Jones' eighth-inning double breaks tie, helps NC State win

Tue, 06 May 2008 23:50:13 -0400

Marcus Jones drove in the tie-breaking runs with an eighth-inning, two-out double to give North Carolina State a 6-3 victory over Campbell on Tuesday night.

Hagan, Dole to meet in US Senate election

Tue, 06 May 2008 23:42:14 -0400

U.S. Senate candidate Kay Hagan easily humbled four Democratic primary opponents Tuesday but didn't savor the victory. She immediately turned her attention to the more daunting challenge she faces in November.

Voters lean toward incumbent in primaries

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:58:13 -0400

Several state lawmakers took the next step toward retaining their seats Tuesday during primary elections that attracted dozens of candidates looking to oust or succeed members of the House and Senate.

Early victories for incumbents in primaries

Tue, 06 May 2008 23:09:05 -0400

Several state lawmakers held on to their seats Tuesday during primary elections that attracted dozens of candidates looking to oust or succeed members of the House and Senate.

Tyson loses bid to retain seat on Court of Appeals

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:52:13 -0400

Sam Ervin IV and Kristin Ruth will compete in November for one seat on the state Court of Appeals after incumbent Judge John Tyson lost his seat in a primary election Tuesday.

Rep. Walter Jones turns back challenge in GOP primary

Tue, 06 May 2008 22:56:18 -0400

Republican Rep. Walter Jones, who famously supported renaming french fries 'freedom fries,' has survived a strong challenge in his GOP primary election.

Cline wins Dem primary for Durham DA, job tainted by Nifong

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:33:04 -0400

Two years after Mike Nifong began his ill-fated pursuit of the Duke lacrosse rape case, voters in Durham County are turning to one of his colleagues to lead the district attorney's office past the scandal.

Early victories for Brubaker, Malone

Tue, 06 May 2008 21:45:12 -0400

Primary voters were leaning toward incumbents Tuesday in state legislative races as dozens of candidates look to unseat or succeed members of the House and Senate.

Pittenger, Dalton win primary races for lieutenant governor

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:10:13 -0400

A pair of state senators - Republican Robert Pittenger and Democrat Walter Dalton - will face each other this fall in the race for lieutenant governor after winning party primaries in Tuesday's election.

Hagan, Dole cruise to US Senate primary wins

Tue, 06 May 2008 22:01:14 -0400

U.S. Senate candidate Kay Hagan cruised to victory in the Democratic primary Tuesday and turned to the more daunting challenge of trying to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. Elizabeth Dole.

North Carolina's congressional incumbents winning

Tue, 06 May 2008 21:18:13 -0400

Republican Rep. Walter Jones, who famously supported renaming french fries 'freedom fries,' was leading challenger Joe McLaughlin Tuesday in the closely watched race for North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District.

Cline leads primary in Durham district attorney race

Tue, 06 May 2008 21:11:45 -0400

Tracey Cline, an assistant prosecutor who worked under the disgraced Mike Nifong, led Tuesday night in the Democratic primary for Durham County district attorney.

Democrat Kay Hagan cruises to US Senate primary win, turns attention to GOP's Elizabeth Dole

Tue, 06 May 2008 21:07:10 -0400

State Sen. Kay Hagan has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will challenge incumbent GOP Sen. Elizabeth Dole in November.

Perdue, McCrory lead race NC governor's nomination

Tue, 06 May 2008 21:06:20 -0400

Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue held a solid lead Tuesday night among Democrats as North Carolina voters whittled down the candidates to succeed outgoing Gov. Mike Easley.

Former investment counselor sentenced to 14 years in prison

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:06:13 -0400

A former Kernersville investment counselor was sentenced to 14 years in prison Tuesday for his role in what prosecutors called a $70 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors in North Carolina and other states.

'Freedom fries' proponent takes early lead in primary

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:43:15 -0400

Early results showed Republican Rep. Walter Jones, who famously renamed french fries 'freedom fries,' leading challenger Joe McLaughlin Tuesday in the closely watched race for North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District.

Perdue, McCrory in early lead for NC governor

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:23:07 -0400

Democrat Beverly Perdue and Republican Pat McCrory grabbed early leads Tuesday as North Carolina voters whittled down the candidates to succeed outgoing Gov. Mike Easley.

Exit polls: Black voters in NC overwhelmingly support Obama

Tue, 06 May 2008 23:34:13 -0400

Once again, Hillary Rodham Clinton beat Barack Obama among white voters in a Southern state. Once again, it didn't much matter.

Dole breezes to primary win; Hagan to challenge her

Wed, 07 May 2008 05:32:39 -0400

Democratic State Sen. Kay Hagan will challenge Republican Sen. Elizabeth Dole for her seat in the fall.

Record turnout expected in NC as Obama wins historic primary

Tue, 06 May 2008 19:51:13 -0400

North Carolina voters made their choices Tuesday in the state's first meaningful presidential primary in 20 years, casting million of ballots on what was expected to be a record-setting day for turnout.

Teams at 4 NC schools face academic sanctions

Tue, 06 May 2008 19:35:33 -0400

Teams at four of North Carolina's 19 Division I colleges face penalties for failing to meet NCAA academic standards.

ECU men's basketball 1 of 7 NC teams to face NCAA academic sanctions

Tue, 06 May 2008 19:31:13 -0400

Teams at four of North Carolina's 19 Division I colleges face penalties for failing to meet NCAA academic standards.

Tractor-trailer loaded with alcohol stolen

Tue, 06 May 2008 19:27:12 -0400

Police in Clayton are looking for a half-million dollars worth of stolen liquor, but they're not sure the thieves know what they took.

Navy will fly to demonstrate noise to NC residents

Tue, 06 May 2008 19:21:13 -0400

The Navy says it will fly its F/A-18 SuperHornets jets over Camden County during the next 12 months to show residents what type of noise they would face if a practice landing field was built in the county.

Handicapped hunters get a lift

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:33:07 -0400

Disabled wildlife watchers and hunters will get a literal lift to get a better view thanks to a program that places hydraulic lifts around the state.

Court: School board may set up year-round schools

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:07:09 -0400

The state Court of Appeals has ruled that one of North Carolina's largest school districts may establish year-round schools without seeking consent from parents.

Only 4 members of NC delegation face primary challenges

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:06:12 -0400

Only four members of North Carolina's House delegation faced challenges in Tuesday's primary, among them seven-term GOP Rep. Walter Jones, who famously brought "freedom fries" to Washington before turning against the war in Iraq.

Large turnout could sway some Democratic legislative races

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:04:19 -0400

Primary voters decided Tuesday whether incumbents should get another chance to represent them at the Legislature and who should succeed several outgoing members of the House and Senate.

NC voters whittle down 8 candidates to succeed Easley

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:03:13 -0400

North Carolina voters whittled down the candidates to succeed outgoing Gov. Mike Easley Tuesday as five Republicans and three Democrats tried to advance to November.

4 Democrats vying to become Durham district attorney

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:03:13 -0400

The last time Durham County residents voted for a district attorney, they elected Mike Nifong - a prosecutor later disgraced and disbarred for his ill-fated prosecution of three Duke lacrosse players falsely accused of rape.

2 Court of Appeals judges face primary challenges

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:02:14 -0400

Voters picked finalists Tuesday for two seats on the state Court of Appeals, cutting down the field of nonpartisan candidates who will advance to November.

Hagan, Neal lead field of Dem. candidates for US Senate

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:23:54 -0400

North Carolina Democrats chose from five candidates Tuesday in the party's U.S. Senate primary, looking for a vigorous challenger to Republican incumbent Elizabeth Dole.

Lt. governor race highlights Council of State races in NC

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:01:13 -0400

The eight candidates vying to become North Carolina's lieutenant governor were among several large fields of challengers in Tuesday's primary for seats on the Council of State.

Wal-Mart selects 20 capitols for energy audits

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:55:12 -0400

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has announced partnerships with South Carolina and 18 other states to help save on energy and electricity costs at their capitols.

Prosecutor to use juvenile case in trial for beach death

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:49:53 -0400

A prosecutor says a man charged in the death of a North Carolina man who was visiting Hawaii had been warned as a juvenile in a similar assault.

Closed areas along Outer Banks upset vacationers, fishermen

Tue, 06 May 2008 19:29:45 -0400

The closures of some popular fishing spots to vehicular and foot traffic is affecting business and tourism at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, but officials say they're bound by a recent legal settlement.

NC appeals court upholds racial discrimination ruling

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:54:16 -0400

A former Division of Motor Vehicles employee forced to resign because he wanted to run for sheriff was a victim of racial discrimination, the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.

Turnout steady in historic NC primary

Tue, 06 May 2008 18:50:13 -0400

North Carolina's time to speak out in the historic race for the White House arrived Tuesday as voters steadily cast ballots for the presidential nomination, a race that overshadowed primaries for governor, Senate and statewide office.

State says few voting problems reported across NC

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:28:13 -0400

North Carolina's election chief says few problems have been reported as voters cast ballots in primary elections that are expected to see record voter turnout statewide.

Comments from North Carolina voters on primary election day

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:43:14 -0400

Comments from voters around the state, gathered as they cast ballots Tuesday in the state's primary election.

Historic NC primary begins with voters casting 1st ballots

Tue, 06 May 2008 11:44:06 -0400

North Carolina's pivotal primary day arrived Tuesday and voters across the state began casting ballots that could sway a historic race for the White House and an equally competitive campaign for governor.

Wachovia nearly doubles its 1Q loss to $708 million

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:28:08 -0400

Wachovia Corp. said Tuesday it is nearly doubling previously reported losses for the first quarter after reviewing its portfolio of bank-owned life insurance.

Witness: Haywood County sheriff took bribes for video poker

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:47:13 -0400

The sheriff of Haywood County was paid thousands of dollars every month to look the other way so a South Carolina company could continue to operate illegal video poker machines, a company official testified.

Judge who asked for action on gangs in Carson case resigns

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:05:16 -0400

A district court judge in Durham - who made an odd plea from the bench asking lawmakers to fight gang violence - has resigned after 11 years in office.

Mother, 2 children dead in apparent murder-suicide

Tue, 06 May 2008 06:28:03 -0400

Union County sheriff's deputies say a mother and her two children have been found dead in their home in an apparent murder-suicide.

Hearing postponed for suspect in UNC killing

Tue, 06 May 2008 05:44:04 -0400

A judge in Chapel Hill has delayed a hearing on whether a suspect should face a death sentence in the killing of University of North Carolina student body president Eve Carson.

SC Senate takes up cigarette tax increase

Tue, 06 May 2008 05:57:55 -0400

South Carolina's Senate is expected to begin debating a 50 cents-a-pack cigarette tax increase that would lift the nation's lowest smoking tax higher than neighboring Georgia and North Carolina.

North Carolina's historic primary day has arrived

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:58:12 -0400

North Carolina's pivotal primary day arrived Tuesday as voters across the state prepared to cast crucial ballots that could sway a historic race for the White House and an equally competitive campaign for the Executive Mansion.

Freiman extends hitting streak, Duke takes 2 from Longwood

Mon, 05 May 2008 23:03:04 -0400

Nate Freiman stretched his hitting streak to 14 games with a home run and a double in the opener, and Jonathan Foreman and Will Currier held Longwood at bay in the nightcap as Duke took 6-4 and 10-3 wins on Monday.

Urbana University selects new president

Mon, 05 May 2008 22:36:13 -0400

Urbana University in western Ohio has chosen a new president. Stephen Jones is currently chancellor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Former President Clinton back in NC to drum up support

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:50:35 -0400

Former President Bill Clinton will spend primary day in North Carolina drumming up support for his wife's bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, while Sen. Barack Obama hold a rally after the polls close.

Parts of Cape Hatteras Seashore closed to protect birds

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:47:46 -0400

The National Park Service says it has closed three areas along the Outer Banks to beach drivers and pedestrians to protect the wildlife.

Pizza, beer and a baby appear at Perdue's campaign stop

Mon, 05 May 2008 20:46:13 -0400

Pizza and beer, along with the obligatory baby, appeared at a meet-and-greet for Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue as her primary campaign came to a close.

SEANC announces affiliation with union

Mon, 05 May 2008 20:06:13 -0400

North Carolina's leading lobbying group for state employees has agreed to affiliate with a union.

Dem superdelegate Shuler to endorse winner in his district

Mon, 05 May 2008 19:21:13 -0400

Rep. Heath Shuler plans to endorse the Democratic presidential candidate who wins the most votes in his rural and conservative western North Carolina district in Tuesday's primary.

Michelle Obama greeted by energetic crowd in Fayetteville.

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:58:35 -0400

Michelle Obama says change is never easy but Americans shouldn't be afraid of the change her husband represents.

Clinton speaks in High Point day before primary

Capitol Broadcasting — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:51:47 -0400

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton made a last-minute appeal to voters in High Point the day before North Carolina's primary.

Obama speaks in Durham day before primary

Capitol Broadcasting — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:51:47 -0400

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama made a last-minute appeal to voters in Durham the day before North Carolina's primary.

NC man indicted in rape that sent another man to prison

Mon, 05 May 2008 21:26:12 -0400

A Goldsboro native has been indicted for the rape that sent another man to prison for 18 years before DNA evidence proved his innocence.

The Charlotte Observer offers buyouts to some employees

Mon, 05 May 2008 20:07:13 -0400

The Charlotte Observer expects to reduce the newspaper's work force by less than 5 percent through voluntary buyouts being offered to some employees, executives said Monday.

Smith going on radio on election eve

Mon, 05 May 2008 15:26:05 -0400

Sen. Fred Smith spent the final full day before Tuesday's primary election like any other Monday during his gubernatorial campaign.

Green, Libertarian parties' lawsuit goes to trial

Mon, 05 May 2008 19:05:58 -0400

A Libertarian candidate for governor testified Monday that state law makes it "effectively impossible" to conduct a grassroots campaign in North Carolina.

Michelle Obama meets military families on eve of NC vote

Mon, 05 May 2008 14:07:03 -0400

Michelle Obama says military families deserve more help while their husbands, wives and parents are deployed to fight overseas.

Bill Graham says undecideds can sway primary

Mon, 05 May 2008 13:04:15 -0400

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Graham says there's an even chance he can survive Tuesday's primary and advance to a runoff.

Newton Grove man dies when boat flips

Mon, 05 May 2008 13:03:09 -0400

Sampson County authorities say a Newton Grove man has drowned after the boat he was fishing from flipped in a pond near Clinton.

Worried about Dem distractions, McCrory urges GOP turnout

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:42:12 -0400

Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory is worried that excitement surrounding the Democratic primary will depress turnout among GOP voters, creating an opening for his rivals in the Republican race for the governor.

Early voters turn out big for Democrats

Mon, 05 May 2008 14:16:25 -0400

State Board of Elections director Gary Bartlett said Monday that more than 85 percent of unaffiliated early voters chose to vote on the Democratic ticket.

NC gubernatorial candidates campaign on primary eve

Mon, 05 May 2008 23:29:12 -0400

North Carolina's most significant primary in at least 20 years drew close Monday as presidential hopefuls, their families and friends, and hundreds of candidates for state and local office made their final pitches to voters expected to turn out in record numbers.

SC justices: Witnesses may testify against ex-HomeGold exec

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:50:12 -0400

Several witnesses previously barred from testifying against a former HomeGold Financial Inc. executive may take the stand at his trial, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled Monday.

Pilgrim's Pride posts loss, blames rising feed costs

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:25:17 -0400

Pilgrim's Pride Corp., the nation's largest chicken producer, said Monday its second-quarter loss widened from a year ago as it paid more for feed and took a restructuring charge.

Pilgrim's Pride 2Q loss widens on feed costs, other expenses

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:41:13 -0400

Pilgrim's Pride says its loss widened in the second quarter on expenses related to production cutbacks and higher feed costs.

Mixed reaction to proposed gang legislation

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:00:06 -0400

A bill to address gang violence is getting mixed reaction from some North Carolina legislative candidates.

Off-duty Charlotte police officer dies in wreck

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:24:04 -0400

Authorities say an off-duty Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer has been killed in a single-vehicle accident.

Bill Clinton says rural America key to Hillary's support

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:20:14 -0400

At his first stop on a long day of campaigning in North Carolina, Bill Clinton told voters in Elizabeth City that his wife is still in the race for president because of the support of rural America.