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Proposed legislation would help ease future droughts' effects

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:30:19 -0400

The draft bill would require local governments to set uniform minimum water conservation measures and give the governor authority to act sooner.

Triad cleans up after 2 tornadoes

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:30:43 -0400

One man was killed, three people were injured and damage was strewn across several counties.

Man's body found in Jordan Lake

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:36:29 -0400

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

Feds: Colleges can enroll illegal immigrants

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:02:47 -0400

North Carolina's community colleges can decide whether they want to enroll illegal immigrants, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Friday.

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.

Train ridership increases as gas prices skyrocket

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:17:04 -0400

The state-sponsored Amtrak Service has seen a more than 20 percent increase in ridership over this time last year.

Cary proposes smaller budget

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:57:25 -0400

Town Manager Bill Coleman's budget plan for next year would cut property taxes while adding personnel to maintain local services.

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.

Army Corps of Engineers and Raleigh mayor at odds over Falls Lake levels

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:54:39 -0400

More rain overnight Thursday and this weekend could push the level at Falls Lake higher. Whether that is good or bad is a matter of different opinions among different government officials.

UNC chemistry professor elected next chancellor

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:07:56 -0400

H. Holden Thorp, a chemistry professor and the dean of the school's College of Arts and Sciences, will take charge July 1, replacing Chancellor James Moeser.

Alleged bigamist might have seven wives

Thu, 08 May 2008 21:52:27 -0400

A Cary man accused of being married to both a Cary woman and Clayton woman might also be married to women in Georgia, Virginia and Arizona.

2 die in Greene County plane crash

Thu, 08 May 2008 20:02:01 -0400

Two people were killed Thursday when a small plane crashed in a farm field off Hood Swamp Road near Oakdale Drive in the crossroads community of Shine in western Greene County.

Gurley: Wake schools should fire attorneys

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:14:59 -0400

A Wake County commissioner urged the county school system to fire its attorneys because of confusion that officials said cost local taxpayers more than $600,000.

Tractor of liquor-laden freight rig turns up in Benson

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:13:05 -0400

The tractor portion of a stolen tractor-trailer was found Thursday in Benson, but the trailer loaded with $150,000 in liquor is still missing.

Woman accused of stealing from dying teen

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:33:45 -0400

A Spring Lake woman has been charged with taking shoes and a cell phone from a teen as he lay dying after a shooting.

Murder suspect's mother files lawsuit against state

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:11:45 -0400

Drew Planten, who was arrested in October 2005 in the 2002 rape and homicide of a Raleigh woman, hanged himself in his prison cell at Central Prison in Raleigh on Jan. 2, 2006.

Wilmington TV market to make early switch to digital TV

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:37:26 -0400

Any glitches in the nationwide switch to digital television will be felt first in Wilmington, N.C.

Embattled Roanoke Rapids Theatre gets new management

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:53:39 -0400

Gilmore Entertainment, out of Myrtle Beach, S.C., will assume responsibilities of management, show production, ticketing and operations of the $21.5 million, 1,500-seat entertainment complex.

Congressman Miller endorses Obama

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:04:13 -0400

Rep. Brad Miller endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Thursday, becoming the third North Carolina superdelegate to pledge support to the Illinois senator since his convincing win in the state's primary.

Easley budgets money for children, needy

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:01:01 -0400

Gov. Mike Easley said Thursday that his 2008-09 budget proposal will recommend spending $31 million to help children and others in need.

NC e-mail panel seeking more storage

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:32:13 -0400

North Carolina should create an archive system for the hundreds of thousands of e-mails sent daily by state workers, and provide them with more training about what constitutes a public record, panelists reviewing the state's e-mail retention rules said Thursday.

Facebook to beef up online protections

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:48:21 -0400

N.C. among states to push for agreement with social networking sites to keep youths safe from predators and pornography.

Will Obama’s North Carolina win be seen as Clinton's last stand?

Thu, 08 May 2008 07:04:09 -0400

After Barack Obama's strong win in the state's primary, North Carolina Democrats have started to coalesce around the senator from Illinois, with more to come, strategists say.

People turn pedals to save money on commute

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:29:03 -0400

The rising cost of gas is fueling a boom in bicycle sales as more Triangle commuters look to pedal away from the pump.

After 0-for-20 on land tax, counties eye local sales tax

Wed, 07 May 2008 20:28:28 -0400

As a controversial tax on real estate sales continues to get pounded at the polls across the state, officials in some counties are looking at seeking approval for a local sales tax to help generate extra revenue.