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Asheville evidence room to get civilian manager
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Asheville's police chief says he'll hire a civilian manager for the evidence room that's under state investigation for missing guns, drugs and money....
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Rubenstein gives Duke $15M for innovation effort
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Investor and philanthropist David Rubenstein is giving $15 million to his alma mater, Duke University, following a series of high-profile gifts to projects including repairing the Washington Monument....
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Michelle Obama to address Virginia Tech graduates
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) -- First lady Michelle Obama has urged Virginia Tech's graduates to create new communities and continue to serve others....
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CU students protest looming debt at commencement
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) -- Some University of Colorado students are silently protesting their looming student debt at commencement....
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Students promoting religious tolerance with trek across NC
Statestville, N.C. -- Working on the premise that a soccer field is a place on which allegiance is defined not by one’s faith but by the team for which one plays, three college students set out from Asheville last weekend, each with a soccer ball they plan to dribble all the way to Morehead City.
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Former N.C. auditor says parking tickets weren't his, either
Les Merritt says it’s not his fault, either, that State Auditor Beth Wood got stuck with $245 in parking tickets charged to the “6” license plate that was his a few years ago – back when her job was his, too.
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Ex-Edwards aide takes stand against former boss
John Edwards is accused of violating campaign laws by funneling secret money to hide his affair with Rielle Hunter.
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Keever pledges clean campaign, invites opponents to join her
Patsy Keever signed a Clean Campaign Pledge and asked all the Democratic candidates in the race for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District to join her.
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Dog wanders 200 miles from home after owner moves
MORGANTON, NC – When a scrawny, skittish, mangy-looking Siberian husky turned up in Kerri McFalls’ neighborhood, the animal lover in her (she has a rescued Old English sheepdog, owns two cats and is the go-to pet sitter for family and friends when they are out of town) wanted to find its owner.
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Wright runs for NC auditor
Hickory Mayor Rudy Wright filed his candidacy for state auditor on Wednesday.
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Sweepstakes gaming centers operate within shadow of the law
The legitimacy of Internet sweepstakes gambling has been a cat-and-mouse game between the state and its lawmakers and the gaming industry for years. A law that was to outlaw sweepstakes gambling is being ignored by both parlor owners and law enforcement alike until the NC Court of Appeals rules on whether it is legitimate.
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HPU poll shows Obama would lose to unnamed Republican challenger
A poll conducted by High Point University found that President Barack Obama would have lost the state by 5 percentage points, 47-42, to an unnamed Republican opponent if the presidential election had been held earlier this month.
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Fortenberry to run against McHenry
Republican congressional candidate Ken H. Fortenberry filed Tuesday for the U.S. House of Representatives seat to oppose incumbent Patrick McHenry in the 10th district.
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Yadkin authorities charge Hickory man with selling guns illegally
Yadkin County sheriff’s detectives have charged a Hickory man with illegally selling and distributing firearms.
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Fire damages Joe Gibbs Racing machine shop
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Aussie mom clueless about Zahra's ashes
The Australian mother of Zahra Baker said Tuesday she has no idea what became of her daughter's ashes since Adam Baker brought them to Australia.
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I-40 West closed near Tenn. border due to rock slide
RALEIGH — Due to a rockslide in Cocke County, Tennessee, Interstate 40 West is currently closed at Exit 20 (U.S. 276) in North Carolina.
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Golden LEAF board member's firm works on projects funded by board's grants
A firm owned by a member of the board that oversees the state's Golden LEAF Foundation has received more than $129,000 so far for two projects funded largely by the foundation for work in Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin counties, according to local and foundation records.
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Still no ruling on video gaming in North Carolina
Both sides in the Internet Sweepstakes debate are waiting on the North Carolina Court of Appeals to make a ruling on recent appeals.
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NC House Democrat wants ethics probe of LaRoque
A state House Democrat wants Rep. Steve LaRoque, R., Lenoir, investigated by his colleagues about two economic development nonprofit groups he operates and were scrutinized by an outside advocacy group this year.
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Duke Energy looks to justify rate increase to public, utility commission
Duke Energy Carolinas, which provides electricity to about 1.8 million customers in North Carolina, has requested a rate increase that will go into effect in February if approved by the NC Utilities Commission. Most residential customers will likely see their bill increase by almost $20 a month in the winter and summer if the increase is approved.
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Official: Obama to embark on bus tour of NC, Va.
A White House official says President Barack Obama is planning a bus tour through the politically important states of North Carolina and Virginia this month to push for his jobs plan.
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Students can practice real-world scenarios at simulated hospital
Catawba Valley Community College students were birthing babies, treating motorcycle wreck victims and responding to gunshot wounds Friday as the largest simulated hospital east of the Mississippi was unveiled. “This is absolutely the most 21st century, cutting edge training in the state,” said Gov. Bev Perdue. “The only way out for us in America is an education and this school is doing that.”
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Adam to Elisa Baker: You filled her life with lies
Elisa Baker pleaded guilty today to second-degree murder in the death of her 10-year-old stepdaughter, Zahra Baker, and will serve 14-18 years in prison. Police said there was no evidence that Adam Baker was involved in Zahra's death or dismemberment.
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DA: Elisa was afraid police were closer than they were
District Attorney Jay Gaither said he is satisfied with Elisa Baker’s 18 year sentence. “I stand in full ownership of my decisions,” he said. “I embrace (the deal) whole-heartedly. This woman gave the state evidence and left the death penalty on the table. Eighteen years is a great deal.” Gaither said although Elisa admitted to writing the ransom note in October, there was not enough evidence to convict her of killing her stepdaughter, Zahra. When the media showed images of investigators searching the Caldwell County landfill and pulling out a mattress, Elisa asked her attorneys to speak to the district attorney’s office.
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