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Home  > News  > North Carolina News
  • 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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