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Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between Paps
First mammograms. Now - in an apparent coincidence - Pap smears.
1. Updated at 12:04 p.m.
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Record numbers seek financial aid from private schools
From private church-affiliated schools to independent college-prep day and boarding schools, parents are seeking help to pay the bills to keep their children enrolled. Applications for financial aid more than tripled at some local schools, while others offered special recession grants.
1. Nov. 18, 2009
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Durham eyes limits on historic tax breaks in down economy
The economic downturn has Durham officials looking at a historic landmarks program to determine how much the city is losing on tax breaks for property owners and whether the rules need to be tightened.
1. Nov. 3, 2009
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RDU travel returning to normal after delays
Flight delays were unwinding across the country Thursday afternoon after an early morning software glitch prompted widespread problems. At Raleigh-Durham International Airport, the director declared all systems go just after 2 p.m.
1. Updated Nov. 19 6:28 p.m.
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Therapies give normal life, despite rare, life-threatening condition
New research is offering hope of a normal life to patients who suffer from a rare, life-threatening condition that affects blood pressure in the lungs.
1. Updated Nov. 19 6:59 p.m.
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Carolina Parent Events Calendar
Looking for things to do as a family? Check out Carolina Parent's interactive calendar of events.
1. Oct 5, 2007
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Statewide program helps homeowners get energy efficient
Professionals like Tom Miller, an energy auditor for Durham County, typically charge $500 to inspect homes, looking for house holes and energy leaks. But by attending a free class, customers can get the same audit for $100.
1. Oct. 24, 2009
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AAA: Thanksgiving travel to go up, air travel down
A leading auto organization is projecting a 1.4 percent increase in Thanksgiving travel this year, although fewer people will travel by air due to budget concerns, reduced airline capacity and added charges.
1. Nov. 18, 2009
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