1. 'Good and faithful servant' Jesse Helms praised, remembered

    Helms' adherence to his principles and his kindness to people were themes in eulogies delivered by speakers who included Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.

    1. Jul. 8, 2008
  2. Cheney, U.S. senators to attend Helms' funeral

    At least 10 sitting U.S. senators and congressmen will attend the funeral of former Sen. Jesse Helms, who died on July 4.

    1. Jul. 8, 2008
  3. Mourners attend Helms' visitation

    Supporters filed past the closed casket of one of North Carolina's most powerful and controversial politicians, former Sen. Jesse Helms.

    1. Jul. 8, 2008
  4. Newspaper publisher recalls Helms as 'great man,' friend

    Hoover Adams, founder of the nearly 60-year-old Daily Record in Dunn, has picked up his pen to set the record straight about the senator, who was his friend for more than 40 years.

    1. Jul. 7, 2008
  5. Thousands expected to attend Helms' visitation

    Former Sen. Jesse Helms will lie in repose from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hayes-Barton Baptist Church. A private burial will follow.

    1. Jul. 8, 2008
  6. Helms remembered as friend, mentor

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

    1. Jul. 6, 2008
  7. Former Helms opponent remembers 1972 senate race

    In 1972, Jesse Helms defeated Durham Democrat Nicholas Galifianakis in a U.S. Senate race that went on to shape the state’s politics for decades to come.

    1. Jul. 5, 2008
  8. 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.

    1. Jul. 5, 2008
  9. Conservative icon Jesse Helms dead at 86

    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.

    1. Jul. 7, 2008
  10. Helms, 12 others inducted into Raleigh Hall Of Fame

    1. Sep 21, 2006
  11. Jesse Helms honored in special tribute

    1. Apr 10, 2005
  12. Helms influence may have effect on election

    1. Oct 20, 2004
  13. Helms tells Campbell graduates to 'aim for the stars'

    1. May 12, 2003
  14. Jesse Helms speaks out on health, France's role in recent war

    1. May 1, 2003
  15. Sen. Helms remains in ICU more than a week after surgery

    1. May 3, 2002
  16. Senator still in cardiac intensive care

    1. Apr 29, 2002
  17. Helms recovers from open-heart surgery

    1. Apr 26, 2002
  18. Helms' Washington staff discusses senator's retirement

    1. Aug 22, 2001
  19. WRAL to air Helms announcement about his future

    1. Aug 22, 2001
  20. Voters weigh in on Helms announcement

    1. Aug 22, 2001
  21. Helms says bringing ridicule to office is reason enough to remove Clinton

    1. Jan 6, 1999
  22. Helms convalescing

    1. Aug 1, 1998
  23. Helms to leave hospital Saturday

    1. Jul 30, 1998
  24. Helms recovering from successful knee surgery

    1. Jul 26, 1998
  25. Helms' life threatened over the internet

    1. Aug 9, 1997
  26. Helms makes historic visit to legislature

    1. May 27, 1997
  27. Anti-Helms prank costly to taxpayers

    1. Oct 23, 1996
  28. Kissinger endorses Helms

    1. Oct 20, 1996
  29. Helms campaigns in national spotlight

    1. Oct 15, 1996
  30. Helms says he doesn't know where wife's property is

    1. Oct 11, 1996
  31. Senator says he knew very little about rental

    1. Oct 10, 1996
  32. Helms campaign cuts back on stickers and signs

    1. Jul 2, 1996
  33. Proposal to rename Falls Lake after Jesse Helms making waves

    1. Jun 25, 2004
  34. Helms' grandaughter announces candidacy

    1. Apr 30, 2004