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Special Prom Held In Raleigh Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:17:19 -0400
RALEIGH, N.C. - It’s that time of year again -- prom season. Providence Baptist Church held a special prom Friday evening.

UNC Mascot Rameses XVII Dies; Son Will Succeed Him Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:26:42 -0400
CARRBORO, N.C. -- The ram who served as North Carolina's mascot for the past five years has died of complications from an injury suffered during a collision with his own son.

Iraqis Accuse NC-based Blackwater Of Shredding Documents Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:10:20 -0400
WASHINGTON -- Families of Iraqis who died in a shooting involving North Carolina-based Blackwater Worldwide contractors accused the company Friday of shredding documents and destroying evidence.

Mock Car Crash Held At East Chapel Hill High Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:56:18 -0400
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Just in time for prom, student at East Chapel Hill High got to see a mock car crash caused by a drunk driver.

Transit Committee Releases Traffic Plan Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:49:55 -0400
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC --There’s a new transit plan for the Triangle. The 38 members of the Special Transit Advisory Commission, a group of civic and political leaders, released their draft plan today after more than a year of work.

Obama Advisor Speaks At Cary VFW Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:28:15 -0400
CARY, N.C. - Veterans supporting Illinois Senator Barack Obama's presidential campaign came out Friday to hear from one of his foreign policy advisors

Cary's Spring Daze Kicks Off Saturday Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:25:12 -0400
CARY, N.C. - Cary crews are getting ready for thousands of people to flood into town this weekend.

Fayetteville Man Arrested On Child Porn Charges Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:49:27 -0400
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- A 49-year-old Fayetteville man was arrested on child pornography charges earlier this month, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Department announced today.

Senator Says Army Looking Into Barracks Conditions Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:29:45 -0400
FORT BRAGG, N.C.-- Sen. Elizabeth Dole says she contacted the Secretary of the Army about a video posted on YouTube.com that shows broken toilets, plugged drains and other poor living conditions in a barracks at Fort Bragg.

2 NC-Based Marines Killed In Iraq Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:27:27 -0400
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - The military says two Marines from Camp Lejeune have died of wounds they suffered during combat in Iraq's Anbar province.

Water Main Break Closes Wake Forest Road Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:22:22 -0400
RALEIGH, N.C.—A water main break at Wake Forest Road between Six Forks Road and Interstate-440 has closed all northbound lanes of Wake Forest Road until noon Saturday.

Hansbrough To Return To UNC, Lawson, Ellington To Enter Draft Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:11:57 -0400
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough - The Associated Press national player of the year last season - will return for his senior year.

Fayetteville Couple Accused Of Abusing 2-Year-Old Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:50:48 -0400
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- A Fayetteville couple is behind bars charged with physically abusing their 2-year-old son, according to Cumberland County officials.

HS Principal Arrested For Sexual Relationship With Student Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:42:16 -0400
DENTON, N.C. -- The principal of South Davidson High School has been arrested and accused of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old female student.

Some U.S. Senate Candidates To Debate Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:35:59 -0400
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Some of the candidates for U.S. Senate will participate in a televised debate, Spartan TV officials said Friday.

Three Charged In Connection With String Of Robberies Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:56:14 -0400
CARRBORO, N.C.-- Carrboro police arrested three teens and charged them with 17 felonies relating to armed robberies that started back in January.

Durham PD Investigates Bank Robbery Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:42:35 -0400
DURHAM, N.C. -- Sheriff's Deputies in Durham are looking for the suspects involved in a Friday morning robbery at First Citizens Bank.

Multiple Events Downtown May Cause Traffic Problems Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:24:17 -0400
RALEIGH, N.C. – Multiple events taking place downtown Saturday may cause traffic and parking problems.

TTA Provides Vanpool To Help Ease Gas Woes Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:05:32 -0400
RALEIGH, N.C. -- With the average price for a gallon of gas nearing $3.60 around the Triangle, it's no wonder why people are looking for other ways to get to and from work.

Visitation Hours Set For Fallen Apex Soldier Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:52:11 -0400
APEX, N.C. – Visitation hours for fallen North Carolina National Guardsman Spc. Lance Eakes will take place Friday evening.

Five Middle School Students Being Tested After Needle Incident Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:02:03 -0400
RALEIGH, N.C -- Five Wake County school students are being tested for serious diseases after being pricked at school with a lancet used for diabetes testing.

Apex Apartment Fire Started By Campfire Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:42:11 -0400
APEX, N.C. -- The fire at the Lake Cameron Apartment complex in Apex Thursday was intentionally started, but not to burn the building.

Cumberland Deputies Arrest Man After Chase Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:20:39 -0400
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, N.C. -- Police arrested a man after he crashed his pickup truck during a brief chase Thursday night.

Obama, Clinton Both In NC On Monday Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:46:14 -0400
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will visit North Carolina on Monday, just hours after primary opponent Hillary Rodham Clinton also holds a campaign event in the state.

NC Gubernatorial Candidates Have Last Statewide TV Forum Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:41:19 -0400
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Six candidates for governor largely agreed on how to improve North Carolina's public education system Thursday night in what likely would be their final statewide televised debate before the May 6 primary.

Students Uninjured In Morning School Bus Accident Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:21:32 -0400
APEX, N.C. -- Students heading to Lufkin Road Middle School were a little late to class after the bus they were in was involved in an accident Friday morning.

FDA Takes Closer Look At Lasik Complaints Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:28:04 -0400
WASHINGTON -- A decade after Lasik eye surgery hit the market, patients left with fuzzy instead of clear vision are airing their grievances before federal health officials.

STAC To Release Plan To Ease Traffic Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:11:13 -0400
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Special Transit Advisory Commission (STAC) is expected to release its final plan today that they say will ease traffic in the Triangle.

Husband Of Killed Cyclist Discusses His Loss Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:36:27 -0400
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The husband of the woman killed while riding a bike in Raleigh talked about her life Thursday, and his feelings toward the N.C. State student accused of killing her while driving drunk.

Apex Police Host Self-Defense Course For Women Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:52:12 -0400
APEX, N.C. – According to the Apex Police Department, every two minutes a female is assaulted in the United States. Now, the department is working to decrease those numbers.

Rising Fuel Costs Continue To Drive Up Air Fares Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:42:14 -0400
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Increasing fuel costs are hurting consumers on the ground and in the air. And as fuel costs soar, airlines are scrambling to find ways to cover those increases.

Recognition Bill For Lumbee Tribe Goes To Full Senate Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:44:34 -0400
LUMBERTON, N.C. -- Officials say a bill to give federal recognition to the Lumbee Indian tribe has made it out of a committee and is headed to a vote by the full Senate.

Voters Could Face $2M Bond For Transportation Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:48:45 -0400
RALEIGH, N.C. -- State lawmakers and voters will likely face an almost $2 billion dollar bond issue to pay for new roads, bridges and mass transit projects.

Apex Turns Out To Support Fallen Iraq Soldier Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:17:36 -0400
APEX, N.C. - The flag was at half staff at the home of fallen soldier North Carolina Army National Guard Specialist Lance Eakes as his family gathered with mixed emotions, proud yet devastated by their loss.

Special Report: How Much Do Local Stores Know About The Digital TV Conversion? Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:00:00 -0400
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The digital TV conversion is coming.

Clinton Speaking In Fayetteville Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:45:00 -0400
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- Hillary Clinton has taken the stage, flanked by more than half a dozen supporters, including several members of the military and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and Fayetteville native General Hugh Shelton, Ret.

Fuller Elementary Hosts 'Science Day' Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:12:34 -0400
RALEIGH, N.C. – Students at Raleigh’s Fuller Elementary had the chance to learn about science in a very real way on Thursday – by touching farm animals, exploring DNA molecules, and more.

Driver Charged With Hitting Bicyclist Back Behind Bars Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:00:10 -0400
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The NCSU junior accused of hitting and killing a 60-year-old bicyclist is back behind bars under a felony death by vehicle charge.

Nifong Wants All Cases Tried In One Court Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:31:20 -0400
DURHAM, N.C.—Former Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong stood before a bankruptcy judge Thursday morning asking for all the charges against him to be tried in one court room at one time.

Four Men Charged With August Murder Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:29:08 -0400
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Three men already in jail have been charged in the August murder of a woman on Spring Forest Road, police said Thursday.

Workplace Wellness Programs Offer More Than Fitness Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:06:51 -0400
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Corporate wellness programs are shifting their focus, and money, from fitness to specific health behaviors of their employees to develop programs and policies to address their specific needs.

Clear Channel, Indian Commission To Draw Up Agreement Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:35:50 -0400
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Commission of Indian Affairs may have a new partnership with Clear Channel Communications following negative comments about Native Americans on a Clear Channel radio program.

Bret Michaels, Rock Of Love Tour In Raleigh Tonight Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:17:57 -0400
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Bret Michaels and his Rock of Love 2 Tour are coming to Raleigh today.

Traffic Alert: 5K Race To Close Hillsborough St. Saturday Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:17:39 -0400
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Streets in downtown Raleigh will be closed Saturday afternoon and evening for the SkirtChaser 5K race.

Durham City Council to Host City Manager Finalist Forum Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:14:03 -0400
DURHAM, N.C. – The finalists vying to become Durham’s next city manager will participate in a public and employee forum from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday.

Murder Indictment Sent To Grand Jury In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:52:47 -0400
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. -- Johnston County Assistant District Attorney Paul Jackson asked that a second-degree murder charge against the driver accused in the fatal hit-and-run death of a Cooper Elementary School student go to the May 5 Grand Jury.

Body Of Missing Wilson Man Found In River Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:33:33 -0400
WILSON, N.C. -- Police in Beaufort County say a body found in the Pamlico River has been identified as that of Wade Hampton Lamm.

Arcade Fire, Superchunk To Play In Carrboro For Obama Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:47:21 -0400
CARRBORO, N.C. -- Two concerts for Barack Obama's "Early Voting Drive" will take place next week in North Carolina.

N.C. Excited To Choose Between Clinton And Obama Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:14:52 -0400
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Not since 1988 has North Carolina had much of a voice in choosing a presidential nominee. Back then, it joined several Southern states to help pick Al Gore, a neighbor from Tennessee.

2 Men Shot, Durham PD Asking For Information Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:43:49 -0400
DURHAM, N.C. -- Police in Durham continue to investigate an early morning shooting that has left two men injured.

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