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- growth no factor in water problems
- May 12, 2008
6:34:27 AM
Dale Crisp told The News & Observer of Raleigh he'll tell a meeting of regional water managers Tuesday the drought alone was responsible for the problem.
- Cyclists pedal scared on Triangle roads
- May 12, 2008
5:28:12 AM
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 770 cyclists were killed in crashes with motor vehicles in 2006. Twenty of those deaths occurred in North Carolina. An average of about 900 incident...
- Cities review drought lessons
- May 12, 2008
5:28:10 AM
As for lessons learned, Crisp mentioned two. He said the city needs to better manage the use of drinking water for outside watering, and better educate the public about Raleigh's long-term water suppl...
- Obscure photos of Wright flight go on display
- May 12, 2008
5:28:10 AM
The first published photograph of the Wright brothers' flight was not the classic image of Wilbur chasing after Orville on Dec. 17, 1903. Rather it was this shot taken on May 14, 1908, by world-famous...
- Rain commences, but graduations go on
- May 12, 2008
5:28:08 AM
Rain dampened outdoor commencement ceremonies Sunday morning at UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University and chased Meredith College graduates to exercise a drafty, bad-weather backup not far from campus -...
- Mental health system comes full circle
- May 12, 2008
5:28:07 AM
After spending his entire adult life in state psychiatric hospitals, Wiggins was released three years ago under the great promise of mental health reform. Now, because of the failings of mental health...
- Area college graduates brave the elements
- May 12, 2008
5:28:04 AM
TRADITIONS: The rain-shortened ceremony still included a couple of longtime Carolina standards. The Bell Tower outside Kenan Stadium chimed "Hark the Sound," as graduates approached. Once degrees were...
- High winds, storms ravage N.C.
- May 12, 2008
5:28:03 AM
RALEIGH - Six people received minor injuries and thousands were without power Sunday after high winds hit eastern North Carolina communities after tornado warnings were issued.
- Successful Rock and Roll Dueling Piano Bar Continues its Aggressive Expansion to Charlotte, North Carolina
- May 12, 2008
4:56:44 AM
On June 5th, 2008, Charlotte will welcome Howl at the Moon during its grand opening celebration at the Epicenter, a mixed-use complex housing the newest 12-story hotel, restaurants, retail shops, cafe...
- Man drives truck into house
- May 12, 2008
2:21:00 AM
Durham police watch commander Sgt. B.L. Pence said no one was seriously injured when a man drove a truck into a house at 1107 Linwood Ave. around 9 a.m.
- Towns count dead after tornadoes
- May 12, 2008
2:20:58 AM
ACTIVE SEASON: According to statistics from the National Weather Service's Web site, the weather service had received reports of 819 tornadoes, compared with an average of 539 tornadoes from January t...
- Mom2Mom.com offers busy parents a way to connect
- May 12, 2008
2:20:54 AM
* Meetup.com groups for moms: The Web site Meetup.com provides a way for people to connect and get together. There are several active Meetup.com groups for moms and their families. The biggest local g...
- NCSU ecologist receives honor
- May 12, 2008
2:21:01 AM
RALEIGH - JoAnn Burkholder, an ecologist at N.C. State University who did groundbreaking research on a microbe linked to fish kills in the Neuse River, has received River Network's highest award, th...
- Leesville Road High makes donation
- May 12, 2008
2:20:53 AM
RALEIGH - Community Partnerships Inc. has announced that Leesville Road High School students have donated more than $3,000 to its Wake County Youth Employed & Succeeding program.
- Refugees, living in Raleigh, await word on Myanmar relatives
- May 11, 2008
11:39:53 PM
Preventing a disease disaster in Myanmar is a "race against time," as many impoverished victims still await help a week after the brutal cyclone, experts warned.On Sunday, Myanmar's state te...
- Raleigh police make arrest in 3 armed robberies
- May 11, 2008
11:39:38 PM
A Raleigh man is facing charges in connection with three armed robberies.Brandon Maye is accused of holding up a Dunkin' Donuts on Falls of Neuse Road in early April.He is also suspected of robbing a ...
- Rain dampens graduation ceremonies
- May 11, 2008
8:12:15 PM
Duke University graduation ceremonies went on as planned this morning despite the rain, and most people seemed prepared for it. A sea of umbrellas surrounds a few that were without on the floor of Wal...
- Weather shortens graduation ceremony
- May 11, 2008
9:18:53 PM
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- The slain student body president at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received a degree with a double major during a graduation ceremony that was cut short by b...
- NC counties keep on losing infrastructure tax votes
- May 11, 2008
7:46:28 PM
Last year, the General Assembly and county commissioners statewide thought they had found a way to help local governments pay for the infrastructure needs of a growing North Carolina. So far, voters a...
- Tornado warnings follow path of storm in North Carolina
- May 11, 2008
7:46:28 PM
Tornado warnings were issued for several North Carolina counties Sunday as a storm system swept across the state and brought the threat of high winds and heavy rain. A tornado warning was issued for p...
- Appalachian St. 4, Furman 2
- May 11, 2008
7:46:26 PM
Andrew Franco hit a two-run triple with two out in sixth inning to boost Appalachian State to a 4-2 win over Furman. Appalachian (29-23, 13-11 SoCon) also had a run and an RBI from David Towarnicky. ...
- Duke Graduates Honored At Commencement Ceremony
- May 11, 2008
5:13:40 PM
DURHAM, N.C. – On Sunday morning, Duke Graduates, parents, friends and family battled a cold, rainy day to take part in the university’s Commencement ceremony at Wallace Wade Stadium.
- Letter Carriers Collect 240,000 Pounds Of Food
- May 11, 2008
5:13:39 PM
RALEIGH, N.C.—With the help of the United States Postal Service, local letter carriers collected food donations on Saturday in an effort to stop hunger.
- Tornado Watch Issued For Central N.C.
- May 11, 2008
5:13:38 PM
At around 2:00 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch for all of Central North Carolina and Mecklenburg County in Virginia until 8:00 p.m. Forecasters say the best chance of severe ...
Last Update: Tuesday, January 15, 2008