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November 20, 2009
Elon poll finds NC residents like electing judges
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A poll says North Carolina residents like electing their judges, but some are open to letting an independent commission appoint them.
Tamiflu-resistant swine flu cluster reported in NC
ATLANTA (AP) - Health officials say four people in North Carolina have tested positive for a type of swine flu that’s resistant to the drug Tamiflu.
Future on NC Conagra plant up in the air
The future of North Carolina’s Conagra plant is up in the air.
November 19, 2009
NC corporation offered $900K for 370 billing jobs
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - One of the country’s largest medical sample testing companies could get nearly $900,000 in taxpayer incentives if it consolidates billing operations in North Carolina.
NC regulator sought for federal grand jury appears
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - An environmental regulator in North Carolina state government has traveled to the federal courthouse where prosecutors are seeking information about former Gov. Mike Easley.
NC woman sentenced for hitting, killing girl, 6
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - An 84-year-old North Carolina motorist has been sentenced for hitting and killing a child at a school bus stop.
Kin want right to sue after NC man assumed dead
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina’s appeals court is considering a lawsuit filed after a living man was declared dead, zipped into a body bag and taken to a morgue.
A month after her disappearance, Somer Thompson’s murder remains a mystery
It was a month ago today that 7 year old Somer Thompson disappeared while walking home from school in Orange Park, Florida.
2 NC women found dead miles apart in SC acquainted
GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) - Friends and family say two North Carolina women whose bodies were dumped miles apart in South Carolina knew each other.
NC financier’s possessions bring high bids
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The possessions of a former North Carolina financier have drawn big bids at an auction.
NC nutrition research campus gets $1M for scholars
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) - The U.S. Agriculture Department is paying $1 million to bring together North Carolina scholars wanting to crack complicated questions in food science and nutrition.
NC city group meets on collective bargaining
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - A group in a North Carolina city is continuing its efforts to overturn a state law prohibiting local governments and the state from bargaining with unions.
November 18, 2009
Report highlights solar power potential in NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - An environmental group says North Carolina’s future with solar energy can be bright.
Governor gives out green grants to NC companies
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Gov. Bev Perdue says 18 small North Carolina companies will receive federal stimulus grants to spur development in green technology.
State employees explore options at Health & Wellness Expo
A special break for some state employees today, to talk about health.
Officials ID burned body found in NC state park
GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) - Police have identified a burned body found in a North Carolina state park and are investigating the case as a homicide.
Ex-Easley operative at federal courthouse in NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A political operative who guided former Gov. Mike Easley’s two campaigns for North Carolina’s top office testified before a federal grand jury that’s hearing more about the Democratic governor.
CAUGHT ON TAPE: Police in Charlotte led on high speed chase after man robs bank
Police were led on a high speed chase in Charlotte yesterday.
Sony Ericsson closing NC site among global cuts
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (AP) - Cell phone handset maker Sony Ericsson is closing its North American headquarters in North Carolina as part of a global consolidation that will cut about 2,000 jobs.
NC health official says swine flu killed student
BURGAW, N.C. (AP) - Health officials say a North Carolina high school student’s death earlier this month was the result of the swine flu.
NC congressman protests pork putdown by police
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina congressman says police got their facts wrong when they denied a messy Capitol Hill protest against corporate hog farms out of concern about spreading swine flu.
Former NC banker’s luxury goods to be auctioned
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jewels, art, cars and more than 150 bottles of fine wine will be auctioned off in North Carolina’s capital city to help recoup nearly $70 million in losses for investors duped in an alleged Ponzi scheme.
November 17, 2009
Tears, disbelief follow disappearance and discovery of what happened to Shaniya
It was one week ago today Antoinette Davis reported her five year old daughter missing.
Obama tabs NC attorney to Federal Trade Commission
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina’s consumer protection chief for Attorney General Roy Cooper has been picked to join the Federal Trade Commission.
NC Museum of Art ‘tunnels’ through to new building
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh is on the move. And it’s taking about 750 works of art with it.
Police to file more charges in NC girl’s death
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - A dog trainer who was present when the body of a 5-year-old girl was found along a wooded road in North Carolina says searchers initially overlooked the area because they saw only deer carcasses in trash bags.
BREAKING NEWS: Judge rules against Terry Sanford High
A judge just ruled Terry Sanford High School’s football team is ineligible to continue to play in the playoffs.
Author John Grisham is UNC-CH commencement speaker
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Best-selling mystery writer John Grisham will deliver the commencement address at the University of North Carolina spring graduation.
Former NC lawmaker asks court to void conviction
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Lawyers for a disgraced former North Carolina legislator have gone back to court seeking to overturn his conviction for obstruction of justice.
Fayetteville community gathers to remember Shaniya Davis
Hundreds of people gathered in Fayetteville Monday night to remember 5-year-old Shaniya Davis
