12:48 p.m. • 2-11-12
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Much like the supporters of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama a week ago, North Carolina backers of Republican nominee John McCain plan to hold parties across the state tonight to watch his acceptance speech.
Parties will be held in Raleigh at Raleighwood Theatre on Falls of Neuse Road and at the home of the chairwoman of N.C. State Students for McCain.
Other parties will be held in Charlotte, Harrisburg, Greensboro, Kinston, New Bern and Wilmington.
American Idol and Garner native Scotty McCreery performs at N.C. State's Hoops 4 Hope. The circus is in town. And Olympic-level table tennis stops in Cary. Here's what's happening this weekend.
The Hillsborough Street Community Service Corporation is sponsoring Play 4Kay events on Hillsborough Street starting Feb. 8 to support Hoops 4 Hope and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
Showering your loved ones with goodies is always fun to do on Valentine's Day, but not if it leaves you drowning in debt! With a little planning and creativity, you can show your loved ones you care and stay within your budget.
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