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82nd Airborne paratroopers missing in Afghanistan

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:23:01 -0500

Two American soldiers disappeared in western Afghanistan after a routine resupply mission, and more than 25 NATO and Afghan security forces members were wounded while searching for them. CNN reports the missing paratroopers are from Fort Bragg.

N.C. Democrat says he'll vote against House health care bill

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:16:24 -0500

As President Barack Obama went to Capitol Hill to woo lawmakers Saturday, Democratic N.C. Rep. Mike McIntyre announced that he will vote against a proposed $1.2 trillion health-care overhaul bill.

N.C. honors veterans with parades

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:34:24 -0500

North Carolina honored veterans Saturday with annual parades in Raleigh and Fayetteville and a wreath-laying ceremony at the State Capitol building.

Basnight endorses Nesbitt for N.C. Senate post

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:43:05 -0500

The North Carolina Senate's top leader is endorsing Sen. Martin Nesbitt, of Buncombe County, to become his top lieutenant.

Raleigh Flea Market reopens

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:20:00 -0500

The popular Raleigh Flea Market is reopening Saturday after closing in early October to make way for the North Carolina State Fair.

Fayetteville man gets 18 to 23 years in beating death

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:27:01 -0500

A man has been sentenced to two decades in prison for beating a 78-year-old disabled acquaintance to death.

Lowe's offers Veterans Day discounts to military

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:50:12 -0500

Lowe's home improvement stores are offering a special 10 percent discount to military personnel and retirees over the Veterans Day holiday.

Health experts: Nasal FluMist vaccine is safe

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:31:46 -0500

As Wake County prepares for another round of flu vaccine clinics on Monday, health officials want to clear up confusion about the Nasal FluMist vaccine used to ward off H1N1.

'She probably saved a lot of lives'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:40:51 -0500

The civilian police officer who ended a shooting rampage at Fort Hood on Thursday by shooting the suspected gunman is a North Carolina native, as is one of the soldiers wounded in the incident.

Family tells of continued pain from 2008 fatal wreck

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:01:25 -0500

Justin Caleb Crouse, 20, of 4612 Limerick Drive, was sentenced Friday to a minimum of 7 years and 10 months in prison for the July 12, 2008, death of Lillian "Lilli" Broox Manis.

Preacher: Maxwell was mentally ill

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:54:45 -0500

Rev. John Cook attempted to explain to mourners how a Fayetteville man could have killed his family and himself.

Duke, UNC cancer centers to cooperate, not compete

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:30:14 -0500

Officials with Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill say having two major cancer centers about 12 miles apart will make the region a leader in cancer research and treatment.

Some N.C. jobless to get extended unemployment benefits

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:35:14 -0500

Obama's signature on a bill extending unemployment benefits is good news for unemployed North Carolinians whose benefits run out this year. It's unclear, though, what will happen to those whose benefits run out next year.

Albom: Faith should unite people, not divide them

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:20:56 -0500

Best-selling author Mitch Albom said he became less cynical in writing a book about faith.

New sea turtle hospital planned in Surf City

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:23:22 -0500

A North Carolina contractor says plans for a new sea turtle hospital in Surf City are in the works.

Fort Bragg reacts to Army base shooting

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:41:59 -0500

As reports began to filter of Thursday's deadly shooting at Fort Hood Army post in Texas, retired Gen. Robert Springer said he thought back to 1995 and a similar attack that happened at Fort Bragg.

Raleigh cab drivers face changes

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:13:01 -0500

The regulations cover everything from maintaining a vehicle to a cab drivers' appearance. Vehicles must be less than 10 years old, have less than 250,000 miles and a working air conditioner.

Pending inmate releases could prompt legislative session

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:08:06 -0500

As the court battle to keep 27 inmates in prison brews, some state officials are considering a back-up plan to address the issue.

Duke sex toys study intrigues some, upsets others

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:15:44 -0500

Duke University is recruiting female students to take part in a research study involving Tupperware-style parties where sexual toys are discussed and purchased.

Spread of H1N1 puts more responsibility on Wake teachers

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:25:21 -0500

For teachers, flu season adds up to a heavier workload -- taking care of sick students while still trying to teach the healthy ones.

N.C., Mexico work together to capture fugitives

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:53:28 -0500

“People flee every single day to Mexico to avoid prosecution. That’s not a myth. The myth is we’re going to stop looking for them when they do,” said Special Agent Greg Baker of the FBI’s Raleigh field office.

Two calls reveal how Fayetteville family was found

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:09:47 -0500

Family members called police to report finding the bodies of members of the Maxwell family at their Fayetteville home.

NCSU grad is finalist for CNN Hero award

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:09:47 -0500

Doc Hendley founded Wine to Water, a non-profit organization that helps install water systems around the world for people who don’t have access to clean water.

DPAC tops financial projections

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:06:39 -0500

After eight months of operation, the Durham Performing Arts Center more than quadrupled the financial expectations of its first full year, officials said Thursday.

North Carolinians rally on opposing sides of health care debate

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:24:53 -0500

While some North Carolinians headed to Washington, D.C., to oppose to a Democrat-sponsored health care bill Thursday, others gathered at the State Capitol to say why they think the overhaul is vital.