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Boston College still fighting for ACC division title in home finale

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College looks to finish up an undefeated season at home Saturday when it plays North Carolina in Chestnut Hill. more
NC state treasurer issues gift ban for employees, limits on soliciting for charity

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's state treasurer has unveiled rules banning employees from taking gifts from companies that do substantial business with the agency. more
Hurricanes send D Bryan Rodney back to minors

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes sent defenseman Bryan Rodney back to their AHL affiliate in Albany. more
NC county GOP challenges Aiken's voter registration after blog outburst about election

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The head of the Republican Party in a North Carolina county wants election officials to check on Clay Aiken's registration after a political outburst. more
Fired psychiatrist says Marines suffering from post-traumatic stress received shoddy care Photo

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) — A civilian psychiatrist says Marines treated at Camp Lejeune had to undergo treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder for nearly two years in temporary trailers where servicemen could hear bomb blasts, war cries and machine-gun fire. more
Grant scores 18 and Miami defeats UNC-Wilmington 67-60 to reach Charleston Classic title game

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Malcolm Grant scored 18 points and Miami defeated North Carolina-Wilmington 67-60 on Friday. more
Fired psychiatrist says Marines suffering from stress are getting shoddy care

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) — A civilian psychiatrist says Marines treated at Camp Lejeune had to undergo treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder for nearly two years in temporary trailers where servicemen could hear bomb blasts, war cries and machine-gun fire. more
Smith's double-double leads NC State to 66-45 win over Akron in Glenn Wilkes Classic

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tracy Smith had 16 points and 11 rebounds as North Carolina State beat Akron 66-45 at the Glenn Wilkes Classic on Friday. more
No. 16 Virginia Tech hopes to stay on track for 10-win season Saturday against NC State

Virginia Tech hopes to stay on track to reach 10 victories for the sixth season in a row when the No. 16 Hokies play host to struggling North Carolina State on Saturday. more
NC state treasurer issues gift ban for employees, limits on soliciting for charity

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's state treasurer has unveiled rules banning employees from taking gifts from companies that do substantial business with the agency. more
Johnson goes for 4th Cup championship from pole at Homestead-Miami Speedway Photo

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson will go for his fourth straight Cup title from the pole. more
Plenty of culprits for Panthers' struggles a year after NFC South title

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — From Jake Delhomme's accuracy struggles to suspect tackling to key injuries and just plain bad luck, there are plenty of reasons for Carolina's 4-6 record. more
Elon poll: NC residents like electing their judges, panel appointment interests some

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. more
Long way from the track, suspended Mayfield holds large auction to help pay for court fight

CATAWBA, N.C. (AP) — As NASCAR begins its season-ending weekend, suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield is about 800 miles away selling his stuff. more
Chase driver Kahne may bolt Richard Petty Motorsports after 2010 season

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Kasey Kahne will strongly consider leaving Richard Petty Motorsports after next season because of the instability surrounding the organization. more
Four-time Cup champion Gordon has no immediate plans to retire

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick expects Jeff Gordon to drive at least "three or four" more seasons and the four-time Cup champion says he has no immediate plans to retire. more
NC Republicans considering whether to keep unaffiliated voters out of primary elections

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican Party leaders are meeting this weekend to decide if they want to continue allowing unaffiliated voters to cast ballots in GOP primaries. more
Police say NC man raped and killed 5-year-old girl the same day he kidnapped her

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 5-year-old North Carolina girl was raped and killed the same day she was taken from her home. more
NC unemployment rate stuck in double digits most of year turns slightly worse at 11 percent

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's unemployment rate rose slightly to 11 percent in October, a fraction off its historic peak earlier this year and the ninth straight month in double digits. more
Bucks center Andrew Bogut out 2 to 4 weeks with left leg strain, contusion

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut (BOH'-gut) will be out for two to four weeks with a left leg injury. more
Harris and Lewis together, 1 more time: Miami and Duke QBs, who grew up on same field, to meet

MIAMI (AP) — Duke's Thaddeus Lewis and Miami's Jacory Harris grew up together on the same fields in South Florida, a couple of quarterbacks learning their way. more
Defending champ East Carolina looks to take control in C-USA East against UAB

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — East Carolina is looking to once again take control of Conference USA's East Division. more
NC county pushes incentives offered LabCorp for 370 billing center jobs to $900K

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. more
Judge orders NC county officials not to meet to discuss plans on jail he ordered years ago

YADKINVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina judge has issued an order preventing a committee in Yadkin County from meeting to discuss overhauling plans for a jail to replace a closed lockup. more
4 female inmates sue, claiming NC prisons subject women to sexual violence

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Four female inmates say North Carolina's prisons subjected them and other prisoners to sexual violence and harassment amounting to cruel and unusual punishment. more
Massive generator headed toward North Carolina utility plant on slow ride through SC county

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a huge generator being hauled across South Carolina to a North Carolina utility plant will be spending the next several days making it through one county. more
Marine Corps special operations unit to get new commander, dedicate new headquarters building

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) — The Marine Corps special operations unit is getting a new commander and a new headquarters. more
Artifacts from what's believed to be Blackbeard's flagship to go on display at NC lab

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Artifacts from the shipwreck of what's believed to have been Blackbeard's flagship will be shown off in an eastern North Carolina lab. more
Deon Thompson's double-double helps No. 6 North Carolina hold off No. 15 Ohio State 77-73

NEW YORK (AP) — Deon Thompson had 15 points and 12 rebounds and No. 6 North Carolina managed to hold on for a 77-73 victory over No. 15 Ohio State in the 2K Sports Classic semifinals on Thursday night. more
Ricky Williams scores 3 TDs in fill-in role, Dolphins reach .500 with 24-17 win over Panthers Photo

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — He may be 32, but Ricky Williams is far from done. And even without Ronnie Brown, the once written-off Miami Dolphins are back in the playoff picture. more
Dolphins lose C Grove to injury against Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are getting thin at center. more
Tuomo Ruutu's shootout goal lifts Hurricanes past Maple Leafs, 6-5 Photo

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Tuomo Ruutu and Jussi Jokinen scored in the shootout and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied from three goals down to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 on Thursday night. more
Microsoft offering nearly 24K vouchers for computer skills training to NC residents

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Microsoft Corp. is giving away nearly 24,000 vouchers to North Carolina residents who want to improve their computer skills so they can improve their lot in the work force. more
Gilchrist scores 21 points to lead South Florida to 65-58 victory over Davidson

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Augustus Gilchrist scored 21 points, 19 in the second half, to lead South Florida to a 65-58 victory over Davidson in the first round of the Charleston Classic on Thursday night. more
Jasmine Thomas scores 12, No. 11 Duke routs Georgia Southern 69-42 in home opener Photo

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Jasmine Thomas scored 12 points to lead a balanced offense and No. 11 Duke won easily in its home opener, routing Georgia Southern 69-42 on Thursday night. more
RBs DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart active for Panthers against Dolphins

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart are active against Miami despite nagging injuries. more
Army limiting media access to Palin book event in NC, fearing anti-Obama 'grandstanding'

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The U.S. Army now says it will allow media limited access to Sarah Palin's appearance at Fort Bragg. more
Panthers WR Steve Smith OK after minor car accident on way to game

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith will play against the Miami Dolphins after being involved in a car accident on the way to the game. more
Ex-NC firefighter pleads guilty to shooting at cyclist following altercation over bike safety

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A former North Carolina firefighter pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill after shooting at a man riding a bicycle with his wife and 4-year-old son because he was concerned for the child's safety. more
First openly gay elected member of NC General Assembly won't seek Senate re-election

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — State Sen. Julia Boseman says she won't seek a fourth term in the Senate next year, citing family responsibilities. more
Rusty Wallace Racing to move from Chevrolet to Toyota in 2010

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Rusty Wallace Racing is moving its Nationwide Series team from Chevrolet to Toyota next season. more
NC environmental official leaves courthouse where called to appear before grand jury

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. more
A 9th NASCAR title awaits Rick Hendrick, who might make more history with a 1-2-3 finish

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — There will be much for Hendrick Motorsports to celebrate on Sunday night. more
84-year-old NC motorist sentenced for hitting, killing 6-year-old girl at school bus stop

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. more
Hurricanes place Staal, Ward on injured list, recall Dwyer from AHL

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Two of the Carolina Hurricanes' cornerstone players have been placed on the injured list. more
NC appeals court considers lawsuit against medical officials who thought man was 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. more
Hall of Famers John Thompson, Kay Yow receive Lapchick Coachig Integrity Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Famers John Thompson and the late Kay Yow, plus New York City high school coaching legend Jack Curran have received the second annual Lapchick Character Awards. more
Flights delayed, canceled at RDU because of glitch with FAA system

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Some flights were delayed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport and others were canceled because of a problem with the FAA system that collects airline flight plans. more
Colorado hurricane researchers say their forecast for '09 season was high

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Colorado-based weather researchers say three hurricanes formed in the Atlantic this year, two fewer than they predicted before the season and one less than their August update called for. more
Friends say 2 NC women killed, dumped in SC knew each other; officials haven't connected cases

GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) — Friends and family say two North Carolina women whose bodies were dumped miles apart in South Carolina knew each other. more

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