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March 03, 2008
Transportation Board To Consider More Than $55 Million In Highway Contracts Thursday
RALEIGH — The N.C. Board of Transportation will consider awarding contracts totaling more than $55.4 million for highway improvement projects in 22 counties at its meeting on Thursday, March 6, in Raleigh.
Money managers benefit from Moore’s effort to diversify pensions
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Investment firms are benefiting from state Treasurer Richard Moore's effort to diversify the state's $77 billion pension fund.
Wright hearing begins after attorney claims racial bias
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A state attorney says Rep. Thomas Wright repeatedly engaged in unethical and criminal conduct by misusing more than $340,000 in loans and campaign contributions while in office.
NC gets a B- in 50-state report that cites lack of transparency
WASHINGTON (AP) - A government observer says North Carolina lacks transparency in its budgeting process, making it difficult for the public to follow and participate in how the state spends billions of tax dollars.
NC offers $5,000 reward for Marine accused of killing colleague
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Gov. Mike Easley is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a Marine charged with killing a pregnant colleague.
NC House panel to consider Wright’s legislative future
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A state House panel will begin hearing testimony in the misconduct case against Rep. Thomas Wright.
District Competition in Youth Hunter Safety Tournaments
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 3) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will hold nine district Youth Hunter Safety Tournaments this month, paving the way to the annual state championship in April.
Hendrix out of Senate race, endorses Neal
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - A Cary man who last year announced a bid for U.S. Senate has dropped out of the race.
Students Sending Out More College Applications This Year
More high school students are applying to more colleges in an attempt to make sure they get accepted somewhere.
Man Arrested for Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer
This morning, investigators are questioning a man who is charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer.
March 02, 2008
Republicans optimistic at Legislature because of more candidates
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Their numbers in the General Assembly might suggest that Republicans don't have much to look forward to in November.
Educators named teacher of year in China, Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Tom Merchant can boast that he's one of the best teachers on two continents.
Crack inmates can apply for reduced sentences on Monday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Hundreds of federal inmates convicted of crack cocaine crimes in the Charlotte area can apply for reduced sentences beginning Monday.
Hickory woman gathers Easter treats for troops in Afghanistan
HICKORY, N.C. (AP) - Lynn Spencer is lending a hand to the Easter bunny.
Protesters rally at paper mill over release of waste into river
CANTON, N.C. (AP) - More than 100 people marched around the Evergreen Packaging plant to protest the waste that it discharges into the Pigeon River.
Vincent Anania, father-in-law of John Edwards, dies at 87
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Vincent Anania, the father-in-law of onetime Democratic presidential contender and former Senator John Edwards, has died at the age of 87.
Vincent Anania, father-in-law of John Edwards, dies at 87
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Vincent Anania, the father-in-law of onetime Democratic presidential contender and former Senator John Edwards, has died at the age of 87.
March 01, 2008
Investigators remove horse bones from ag. official’s former farm
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) - Authorities have unearthed the remains of at least nine horses on land once owned by the family of South Carolina's suspended assistant agriculture commissioner.
Hispanics begin work to raise group’s profile, political clout
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Hispanics hope to use a professional group to demonstrate their political influence, raise that group's profile and counter the myth that all immigrants are illegal and cannot vote.
February 29, 2008
Leap Year 101
Do you know why we have leap year?
NC to lift ban on outdoor burning this weekend
State officials are lifting an outdoor burning ban after recent rainfall made it safe to burn off excess forest debris.
Back Behind Bars
There are rules, web sites, and laws in place all to prevent sexual offenders from striking again but doesn't always work. One family in the east says the system needs to be changed. A member of their family is back in jail after yet another arrest for sexual assault of a minor
A Big Check for One School System
The Golden Leaf Foundation gave $300,000 to Bertie County Schools for the system's Project Bright Futures program.
Lenoir County Man Faces Sex Offense Charges
Officials in Lenoir County say Ricky Potter faces statutory sex offense, indecent liberties and obstruction charges.
Duke defendents seek limits on publicity, media contact
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - Duke University says court rules were violated when attorneys held a press conference before suing the school in the fallout of the Duke lacrosse rape case.
Death row inmate convicted in father’s murder dies in prison
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A death row inmate convicted of killing his father in 1986 has died of natural causes.
Former Speaker Morgan seeking NC schools chief job
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Former House co-Speaker Richard Morgan says he's ready to get back into politics after more than a year away from the Legislature.
Virginia’s justices uphold prolific spammer’s conviction
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A closely divided Virginia Supreme Court has upheld a conviction of a North Carolina man in the nation's first felony case against illegal spamming.
Student accused of giving teacher marijuana-laced cookies
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) - A Wilmington high school student accused of giving her teacher drug-laced cookies is going to trial.
Two people to replace retired director of NC mental health system
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The embattled state agency charged with treating North Carolina's mentally ill will now be managed by two people, instead of one.
