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Suspect in fatal prison fight had walked free before police were notified
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Area coaches crack one-liners, talk football at annual Pigskin Preview
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Doctor: Patient killed caseworker before gunfight
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Air Algerie jet with 116 on board crashes in Mali
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As inmate died, lawyers debated if he was in pain
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UN school in Gaza caught in cross-fire; 15 killed
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U.S., Ukraine say Russian shipments of heavy war equipment to separatists grow
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Locally grown players join in at Hurricanes’ development camp
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The un-Armstrong? Tour 'boss' Nibali wins Stage 18
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New coal ash landfill illustrates bigger challenge for NC
A new landfill in Person County is one small step toward solving North Carolina's coal-ash problem. Even environmentalists like it. The question that remains is how long will it take Duke Energy to clean things up, how much will it cost, and who ...
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UNC professor killed in Chapel Hill; 2 men charged
A UNC-Chapel Hill professor died early Thursday morning after a mugging near campus Wednesday afternoon. Two men have been charged with first-degree murder and robbery in the incident, which happened near campus.
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NC senators push for new incentives to encourage relocating businesses
Three years ago, Republican lawmakers balked at a deal put forward by Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue to offer a company cash incentives to lure 1,300 jobs to North Carolina. Now, with a Republican governor at the helm, some GOP lawmakers want to expand...
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UNC-CH announces program to help athletes complete degrees
Complete Carolina will provide financial and advising support to former athletes to help them finish their UNC-Chapel Hill degrees.
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Area coaches crack one-liners, talk football at annual Pigskin Preview
David Cutcliffe, Dave Doeren, Larry Fedora draw laughs during the annual Bill Dooley Chapter Pigskin Preview.
Local/State News
UNC professor killed in Chapel Hill; 2 men charged
A UNC-Chapel Hill professor died early Thursday morning after a mugging near campus Wednesday afternoon. Two men have been charged with first-degree murder and robbery in the incident, which happened near campus.
Business
New coal ash landfill illustrates bigger challenge for NC
A new landfill in Person County is one small step toward solving North Carolina's coal-ash problem. Even environmentalists like it. The question that remains is how long will it take Duke Energy to clean things up, how much will it cost, and who will...
Politics
NC Senate votes for Medicaid overhaul
A major Medicaid overhaul that largely disregards the wishes of health care providers, the state House and Gov. Pat McCrory won overwhelming support in the North Carolina Senate on Thursday in a 28-17 vote. In the proposal, commercial managed care...
Nation/World News
Tornado slams Virginia campground; 2 dead
The sky turned black and cellphones pinged with emergency messages. Moments later, a tornado ripped through a sprawling, carnival-like campground Thursday, snapping dozens of trees and flipping over RVs.
Living
Past Times: Crowds cheered Soap Box Derby racers on Glenwood course
In the 1930s, the winner of Raleigh’s soap box derby was front-page news. Sponsored by The News & Observer and Sir Walter Chevrolet, the derby ran right down Glenwood Avenue.
Entertainment
Lisa Fischer is a star among backup singers
Lisa Fischer, who has sung with legends including the Rolling Stones and Aretha Franklin, gets some center-stage shine of her own with “20 Feet From Stardom.” Fischer performs before a screening of the film in Raleigh on Saturday.
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