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Triad 'dodged bullet,' despite tornado's destruction

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:48:38 -0400

Triad residents began the cleanup process Friday after a tornado killed one person and left behind a trail of damage. Despite that, officials said the destruction could have been much worse.

Man's body found in Jordan Lake

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:47:54 -0400

A fisherman spotted a leg floating in the Robeson Creek section of the lake Friday morning.

Edwards praises Obama, but doesn't endorse

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:01:36 -0400

Former presidential candidate John Edwards told NBC's "Today" show that Barack Obama can unite the Democratic party, bring in new voters and get people excited about change.

Sunny Saturday, stormy Mother’s Day ahead

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:25:39 -0400

By mid-day on Friday, the sun was shining on a beautiful spring day in the Triangle, raising hopes for an equally nice weekend. But a “stormy” Mother’s Day is ahead, according to WRAL Meteorologist Chris Thompson.

Tassel-turning time again: Thousands to graduate

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:28:13 -0400

Thousands of local college students will receive their diplomas this weekend. Every college and university in the Triangle will hold graduations except N.C. Central, whose ceremony was last weekend.