Helms was a 'political warrior' and 'Southern gentleman'
One of the most controversial and loathed political figures of North Carolina, those who knew Jesse Helms say there was a softer side beneath his tough exterior.
- Center honors Helms
- Statements on Jesse Helms' death
- Slideshow: Jesse Helms: 1921-2008
- Remembering Jesse Helms
- Reaction to Helms' death
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Severe weather affects the Triangle
Storms could continue to pop up sporadically into early Saturday, WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel said.
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Some fireworks displays have been postponed to Saturday.
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Economic woes douse holiday; recovery unlikely till '09
On Independence Day, some North Carolinians say they've been reminded of the United States' dependence on foreign oil.
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Kids' parade has become Durham tradition
Residents of Durham's Watts-Hillandale neighborhood celebrate the Fourth of July with a parade and reunion.
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- Former Robeson County teacher shot and killed
Updated Jul. 4 4:54 p.m. - Conservative icon Jesse Helms dead at 86
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Updated Jul. 4 10:47 p.m. - Obama returns to N.C. Monday
Updated Jul. 4 4:49 p.m. - Bragg soldier made famous in Iraq photo dies
Updated Jul. 4 6:25 p.m.
- Former Robeson County teacher shot and killed
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- Federer, Nadal back in Wimbledon final
Updated Jul. 4 2:14 p.m. - Jones rockets to American record in 50 free
Updated Jul. 4 3:02 p.m. - Martin joins Hendrick, replacing Mears next year
Updated Jul. 4 5:19 p.m. - Report: Duhon agrees to deal with Knicks
Updated Jul. 4 6:24 p.m. - Heels' catcher Federowicz to turn pro
Jul. 3, 2008
- Federer, Nadal back in Wimbledon final
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- New blood test better predicts heart-disease risk
Updated Jul. 4 7:50 p.m. | - Cutting-edge camera sheds light on glaucoma
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- New blood test better predicts heart-disease risk
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- Man accused of faking heart attacks to avoid bills
Posted Jul. 4 8:32 p.m. - Champ retains NYC hot-dog eating title in overtime
Updated Jul. 4 10:16 p.m. - UK court: Pringles are potato-light, tax-free
Updated Jul. 4 1:24 p.m. - Crazy cat that frightened neighborhood mends ways
Posted Jul. 4 1:12 p.m. - 2 teens attacked in town mocked in YouTube videos
Updated Jul. 4 3:26 p.m.
- Man accused of faking heart attacks to avoid bills
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- Bush welcomes new US citizens on 4th of July
Updated Jul. 4 5:16 p.m. - Obama and family spend Fourth of July in Montana
Updated Jul. 4 5:16 p.m. - Analysis: Obama's centrist emphasis gives GOP ammo
Updated Jul. 4 9:18 p.m. - Franken tries the switch from comic to Congress
Updated Jul. 4 2:24 p.m. - U.S. Senate candidates take campaigns to parades
Updated Jul. 4 3:38 p.m.
- Bush welcomes new US citizens on 4th of July
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- Man's body recovered from Wake swimming pool
Updated Jul. 4 9:18 p.m. - Henderson man stabbed; sister arrested
Posted Jul. 4 4:47 p.m. - 1 shot dead, 1 arrested in Sampson County
Posted Jul. 4 7:50 a.m. - Police search for Durham shooting suspects
Jul. 3, 2008 - Silver Alert canceled for Forsyth County woman
Updated Jul. 4 5:35 a.m.
- Man's body recovered from Wake swimming pool
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- Two fires raging along Calif.'s Central Coast
Posted 40 minutes ago - US marks Independence Day with fireworks, revelry
Updated Jul. 4 10:12 p.m. - Jesse Helms: Polarizer, not a compromiser
Updated 48 minutes ago - Statue of Liberty's crown may reopen to public
Updated Jul. 4 8:01 p.m. - Spitzer call girl drops 'Girls Gone Wild' lawsuit
Updated Jul. 4 10:31 p.m.
- Two fires raging along Calif.'s Central Coast
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- Restaurant ratings by request (July 4, 2008)
Updated Jul. 4 6:22 p.m. | - Favorites for the Fourth shared by 5OYS
Jul. 3, 2008 | - Medical bills paid with credit cards
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- Restaurant ratings by request (July 4, 2008)
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- Shades of Green: Greening your cookout
Updated Jul. 4 9:01 a.m. - WRAL WeatherCenter: Happy 4th of July
Posted Jul. 4 7:20 a.m. - The Skinny: Unimpressed with iPhone 3G speeds? Wait a few months
Updated Jul. 4 6:59 a.m. - Nick Stevens: Apex should take Tri-8
Updated Jul. 4 2:07 p.m. - Brian Shrader: Patriotic siteseeing
Jul. 3, 2008
- Shades of Green: Greening your cookout
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- Entertainment wrap-up
Jul. 3, 2008 | - Lost scenes shown from sci-fi classic 'Metropolis'
Updated Jul. 4 11:10 p.m. - Winehouse sings in Spain, glass of wine in hand
Updated Jul. 4 11:10 p.m. - Dave Matthews Band performed at Walnut Creek
Jul. 3, 2008
- Entertainment wrap-up
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