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March 11, 2010
NC protests heat up ahead of health overhaul vote
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina residents supporting and rejecting President Barack Obama’s efforts to overhaul the nation’s health care system held competing rallies outside an office of U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge.
Jet to NC returns to NY airport after hitting bird
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - A US Airways jet bound for Charlotte, N.C., has made an emergency landing at an upstate New York airport after the pilot reported a bird strike shortly after takeoff.
Siemens announces expansion of NC power unit
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - German conglomerate Siemens plans to expand a North Carolina unit that makes equipment for electric utility plants, adding hundreds of jobs.
Lawyer: NC school board violated open meetings law
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - An expert on the First Amendment says a North Carolina school board violated open meeting law when they voted to place the superintendent on administrative leave, but the Wake County school board’s attorney disagrees.
Animal activists flood Perdue’s Facebook page
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Gov. Beverly Perdue says an inspector has been sent to Robeson County in southern North Carolina after her Facebook fan page was flooded with messages from animal rights activists urging her to investigate claims of abuse at an animal shelter there.
NC’s top liquor regulator recommends changes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The head of the panel that regulates liquor sales in North Carolina has proposed merging some ABC boards while making county governments responsible for how those local boards operate.
NC State student newspaper can’t find an editor
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The student newspaper at North Carolina State University is having trouble finding an editor.
NC protests heat up ahead of health overhaul vote
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina residents supporting and rejecting President Barack Obama’s efforts to overhaul the nation’s health care system are taking to the streets.
March 10, 2010
Jeb Bush’s son doesn’t expect dad to run in 2012
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The eldest son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said in a North Carolina political appearance he doesn’t expect his father to make a run for president in 2012.
NC company closes after taking money for uniforms
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina company that advertised $9-an-hour cleaning jobs has closed amid accusations it defrauded applicants of money paid for uniforms and boots.
NC cities expecting highest job growth in the country
RALEIGH, N.C. - Some areas in North Carolina are expecting a huge improvement in the job market this year.
NC judge opens the door to Medicaid cuts
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina judge has sided with state Medicaid regulators in a dispute over efforts to cut spending for personal care services for people living at home.
Wrong-way driver charged with DWI in NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - State troopers say a man drove at least 15 miles in the wrong direction on an interstate in western North Carolina before they stopped him and charged him with driving while impaired.
Home invasion in small NC town terrorizes family
RAEFORD, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina family has moved out of their home after two men broke in, beat the father and put a gun in the mouth of his 3-year-old daughter, threatening to kill her.
NC school leader on leave until he resigns
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A racially charged debate about school diversity in North Carolina has resulted in the superintendent of the Wake County schools being placed on administrative leave until his resignation is effective.
Mother, child found dead in NC apartment
SELMA, N.C. (AP) - A mother and her child have been found dead in an apartment fire in North Carolina.
March 09, 2010
Gov’t: No delay needed in trial of ex-NC gov aide
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Federal prosecutors say a former aide to ex-North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley should go on trial this spring because Ruffin Poole and his attorney have had enough time and help to prepare.
NC gov visits Franklin Graham, Samaritan’s Purse
BOONE, N.C. (AP) - Gov. Beverly Perdue visited Franklin Graham’s relief organization during a trip to the North Carolina mountains to see what Samaritan’s Purse is doing around the world.
Another NC judge considers personal care services
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina judge has sided with state Medicaid regulators in a dispute over efforts to cut spending for personal care services for people living at home.
Judge considers sending ex-Edwards aide to jail
PITTSBORO, N.C. (AP) - A judge is considering whether to send a former John Edwards aide to jail for contempt over his handling of a purported sex tape showing the former presidential candidate.
Top NC consumer complaints remain over health care
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina consumers keep complaining about health insurance, medical providers, and health products and services.
NC, SC get billions for programs based on census
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - A new report shows North Carolina got nearly $12 billion and South Carolina more than $5 billion in 2008 for programs including health, highways and housing, based on the most recent census.
ACLU, NC reach settlement over prison writings
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina prisoners can write and try to publish manuscripts after the state and the American Civil Liberties Union reached a settlement.
Trial delayed for Fla. man in NC trooper’s death
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (AP) - The trial of a Florida man accused of killing a North Carolina state trooper in 2008 has been postponed until August so a defense attorney can be treated for cancer.
Firefighters control blaze after rescuing 6 in NC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Firefighters in North Carolina’s largest city say they’ve controlled a fire at an apartment complex after rescuing at least six people.
NC liquor system’s review by Legislature begins
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A legislative committee examining whether changes should be made to how North Carolina sells liquor will hold its first meeting by reviewing an earlier study by General Assembly researchers.
NC activists plan DC rally against health insurers
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Scores of state workers are taking a bus from North Carolina to Washington to join a rally protesting insurance industry opposition to overhauling health care.
March 08, 2010
Judge: Most of search warrant must be made public
MONROE, N.C. (AP) - A judge has ruled that most of a search warrant issued against a former North Carolina prosecutor must be made public.
NC Rep. Watt endorses attorney Lewis for Senate
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Rep. Mel Watt has endorsed attorney Ken Lewis in his bid for U.S. Senate.
National Republican Chairman Steele visits NC
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Republican National Committee Michael Steele says the GOP is running ads in local television markets like one in North Carolina to “take out the filter of the national media” in communicating with the public and raising money.
