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McCain holding town hall event in N.C.

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:20:29 -0400

Republican presidential candidate John McCain is making his first campaign stop in North Carolina in several months. He last appeared before N.C. voters in May at Wake Forest University.

Memorial dedication held for Nancy Cooper

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:57:28 -0400

Family and friends of a slain Cary mother gathered Sunday for a small ceremony. Nancy Cooper was found strangled in an undeveloped subdivision three miles from her home.

New UNC chancellor installed

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:58:41 -0400

Holden Thorp was installed at a ceremony Sunday at Polk Place. The public ceremony continues the tradition of installing chancellors on University Day, Oct. 12, the birthday of the oldest state university.

WFR High graduate killed in wreck

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:01:47 -0400

Jarret Satchell, 18, a former soccer player at Wake Forest-Rolesville High School, died in a single-vehicle wreck on Purnell Road shortly after midnight Saturday, according to state troopers.

Attorney: Marine fighting extradition from Mexico

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:44:11 -0400

The attorney for a Marine accused of killing a pregnant colleague says his client is fighting extradition to the United States.

Fed approves Wells Fargo's Wachovia buy

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:59:12 -0400

The Federal Reserve on Sunday approved Wells Fargo's $11.7 billion acquisition of North Carolina-based Wachovia, removing the deal's last major regulatory hurdle.

Dole commits personal cash to re-election campaign

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:49:25 -0400

Republican Sen. Elizabeth Dole says she is spending some of her own money on her first re-election bid, trying to offset millions of dollars in negative spending Democrats have used to make the race one of the closest in the country.

Elizabeth Edwards cancels Detroit appearance

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:49:26 -0400

The sponsor of Elizabeth Edwards' speaking engagement in Detroit this week says Edwards has canceled her apperance to care for her mother.

Wake County processes voter registrations

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:12:07 -0400

Officials said so far this month they have received 30,000 requests. So far, they have found 15 “suspicious” registrations from ACORN.

Thousands tour new RDU terminal

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:57:23 -0400

Terminal 2, which replaces the red-roofed Terminal C, is the airport's first new passenger facility in more than 20 years. The first phase of the terminal opens on Oct. 26

Fayetteville woman became kid's TV celebrity

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:02:13 -0400

By today's computer-generated, HD-animated standards, "Romper Room" seems pretty tame stuff for kids. Just a show with a cute hostess, puppets and parades, and a "magic mirror" that didn't fool anyone.

Former Brunsick sheriff faces state charges

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:49:09 -0400

Former Brunswick County Sheriff Ronald Hewett faces state charges that are in addition to the federal charges he was sentenced on last week.

Billy Graham released from hospital after fall

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:16:24 -0400

Evangelist Billy Graham was released from the hospital Saturday, sore and bruised but not seriously injured, after he tripped and fell over one of his dogs at his North Carolina home, hospital officials said.

NASCAR legend endorses McCain at N.C. race

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:16:24 -0400

Republican presidential candidate John McCain picked up an endorsement on Saturday from NASCAR legend Richard Petty, according to press release from the McCain campaign.

Kidzu children's museum plans to grow

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:09:43 -0400

Kidzu Children's Museum in Chapel Hill is considering relocation options that could increase its space by five times.

Wilmington mother gets life for setting up robbery death

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:44:11 -0400

A 20-year-old mother has been sentenced to life in prison for setting up what prosecutors called the cold-blooded robbery and killing of a man for $120.

New immigration court to open in Charlotte

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:17:02 -0400

North and South Carolina will soon have a court dedicated to hearing illegal immigration cases from the two states.

Canes fans deal with economic crunch

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:32:48 -0400

Of the more than 18,000 people who attended the Carolina Hurricanes’ season opener Friday night, some said the game provided a distraction from the uncertain economy.

Study: Obama spending more money in N.C.

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:06:09 -0400

For the week spanning Sept. 28 – Oct. 4 a study by the University of Wisconsin showed McCain’s camp spent $148,000 in the state compared to Obama’s $1.23 million.

Elizabeth Edwards cancels events to care for mom

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:12:18 -0400

Elizabeth Edwards has canceled her speaking engagements for the rest of the month to tend to her gravely ill mother, according to a press release from Detroit's Metro Parent Magazine on Friday.