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Split N.C. delegation votes 8-5 against health care bill

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:31:43 -0500

Eight of North Carolina's 13 representatives – three Democrats and five Republicans – voted against the health care overhaul bill approved by the House of Representatives Saturday.

McDonald's haz-mat incident sends three to hospital

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:53:20 -0500

Thirty-one people were exposed to a haz-mat situation at a McDonald's restaurant, 7141 Knightdale Blvd. in Knightdale, Sunday morning. Three people were sent to local hospitals.

New week begins warming trend

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:33:06 -0500

After a chilly start Sunday, central North Carolina will begin a warming trend this week. Later, the drifting remnants of Huricane Ida might bring rain to the state mid-week.

Canes' Ward spends night in hospital after injury

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:32:01 -0500

Carolina goaltender Cam Ward was taken to the hospital after his leg was cut by a skate during the first period of the Hurricanes' game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.

Hands-on projects send high schoolers to college

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:45:02 -0500

Project Education: Edutopia, a partnership between WRAL-TV and the George Lucas Educational Foundation, brings the story of a California high school where hands-on projects have replaced finals and every graduate goes to college.

Hurricane watch issued for coastal La., Miss.

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:08:30 -0500

A hurricane watch has been issued for coastal Louisiana and Mississippi as Hurricane Ida begins making its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward the U.S.