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David Ira Wood III's adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" will be at DPAC this weekend.

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Events this weekend include Ira David Wood III's adaptation of "A Christmas Carol."

Loretta Ruppert, of Cary, shops for holiday gifts during her first time to the Deco Raleigh store. She found a unique gift for her Secret Santa that she says "couldn't be found anywhere else." Customers got treated to an after-hours holiday shopping party there in downtown Raleigh, N.C. on Monday, December 9, 2013. Owner Pam Blondin (not seen) partnered with Yellow Dog Creative in Hillsborough, N.C. and the graphic design firm sent out about 200 invitations to their clients. The store donated 10% of their profits from the day to Dress for Success and Yellow Dog Creative matched with 15%. The Dress for Success organization helps disadvantaged women to get support and career advice and attire for their professional wardrobes.

Holiday Faces 2013

A collection of images by N&O photojournalists featuring people in the area that capture the...

Sports

North Carolina's Will Graves (13) points to teammate Larry Drew II (11) after hitting a three-point shot in the first half against Virginia on Sunday, January 31, 2009, at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Former UNC basketball player Will Graves faces charges after drugs found in house rented from Roy Williams

Graves, who played for the Tar Heels from 2007-10, faces two misdemeanor drug charges. 2 hours ago

Local/State News

Second suspected sedative death a 'huge concern' for NC dental board

For the second time this year, the state's dental authority is investigating a death that may be linked to a dentist's use of sedation drugs - and the case may prompt a state review of dentists' rules for anti-anxiety and anti-pain medications.

Business

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. listens at left as Senate Budget Committee Chair Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash. answer questions on the budget, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Prospects for budget legislation solid in Senate.

One day after winning lopsided House approval, bipartisan legislation to ease across-the-board spending cuts and reduce economy-rattling budget brinkmanship appears likely to command the 60 votes necessary to clear the Senate, officials in both parties... 14 minutes ago

Politics

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. listens at left as Senate Budget Committee Chair Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash. answer questions on the budget, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Prospects for budget legislation solid in Senate.

One day after winning lopsided House approval, bipartisan legislation to ease across-the-board spending cuts and reduce economy-rattling budget brinkmanship appears likely to command the 60 votes necessary to clear the Senate, officials in both parties... 4 minutes ago

Nation/World News

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. listens at left as Senate Budget Committee Chair Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash. answer questions on the budget, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Prospects for budget legislation solid in Senate.

One day after winning lopsided House approval, bipartisan legislation to ease across-the-board spending cuts and reduce economy-rattling budget brinkmanship appears likely to command the 60 votes necessary to clear the Senate, officials in both parties... 4 minutes ago

Living

Children rehearse for Walltown Children’s Theatre’s production of “Indigo Blue,” an original adaptation of the tale of the Pied Piper.

Family Picks: Treat the kids to some affordable live holiday shows

Can’t swing those $100-a-person "Grinch" tickets for the whole family? Check out some of these affordable live shows taking place over the holidays.

Entertainment

FILE - This May 6, 2013 file photo shows singer Beyonce at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit in New York. Beyonce has released her new album in an unconventional way: She announced and dropped it on the same day. The singer released "Beyonce" exclusively on iTunes early Friday, Dec. 13.

Beyonce announces, releases new album on same day

Beyonce has released her new album in an unconventional way: She announced and dropped it on the same day. 4 minutes ago

Opinion

Tom Winston: Lots of biscuits

John Drescher’s Dec. 7 column “A case for biscuits to the poor” gives credit to a true humanitarian, Marc Segre, and Love Wins Ministry for feeding the poor in Moore Square. Raleigh’s city council thinks it knows better... 14 minutes ago

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