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  • Judge dismisses 1 charge against 'Moral Monday' demonstrators; 2 more charges pending

    The Rev. William Barber, the architect of the weekly protests at the NC legislature this summer, no longer faces accusation of failure to disperse on command. Judge Joy Hamilton dismissed that accusation after two days of testimony and testimony ... 35 minutes ago

  • Kushner replaces Sutton in Wake school board shakeup

    The Wake County school board elected Christine Kushner as its new chairwoman Tuesday, replacing Keith Sutton in a 7-2 vote. Board members who voted for the change declined to offer a specific reason for removing Sutton after a single one-year term.

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“Pickles, Pigs & Whiskey,” by John Currence.

Here's your holiday gift guide for foodies

No matter how many recipes are online, people still want printed cookbooks to hold, to flip through...

Photos from the tailgate parties before the NC State/East Carolina football game at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh.

Best of November | 11.30.13

See our best tailgating photos from the month of November in the college football season.

Sports

Chris Archer #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 7, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Q&A: Clayton's Chris Archer looks back on memorable run with Rays

Clayton native Chris Archer recently completed his second season in the major leagues with the Tampa Bay Rays. He went 9-7, making 23 starts during the regular season, and pitched two complete game shutouts, including one at Yankee Stadium. In the... 1 hour ago

Local/State News

In an October 2012 file photo, Wake County school board members John Tedesco, left, and Christine Kushner listen to Deborah Prickett, right, during a work session.

Kushner replaces Sutton in Wake school board shakeup

The Wake County school board elected Christine Kushner as its new chairwoman Tuesday, replacing Keith Sutton in a 7-2 vote. Board members who voted for the change declined to offer a specific reason for removing Sutton after a single one-year term.

Business

Children at the North Hills shopping complex in Raleigh pet a goose named Matilda. The cost of six geese a-laying held steady from 2012, according to PNC Wealth Management.

Nine ladies dancing drive up '12 Days of Christmas' inflation index

Each year PNC Wealth Management tallies how much it would cost to buy all the gifts featured in the popular holiday song, “The 12 Days of Christmas,” as a tongue-in-cheek inflation index. Surprisingly, it has turned out to be a pretty accurate...

Politics

The Rev. William Barber, standing, the architect of the weekly Moral Monday protests this summer at the N.C. Legislative Building, greets Scott Holmes, right, one of two defense lawyers representing a dozen protesters on trial in Wake County District Court, on Tuesday.

Judge dismisses 1 charge against 'Moral Monday' demonstrators; 2 more charges pending

The Rev. William Barber, the architect of the weekly protests at the NC legislature this summer, no longer faces accusation of failure to disperse on command. Judge Joy Hamilton dismissed that accusation after two days of testimony and testimony from... 35 minutes ago

Nation/World News

Dramatic footage emerged on Tuesday showing the unlikely rescue of a ship's cook, who survived for almost three days trapped in an air bubble in his sunken ship. (Dec. 3)

Man survives 3 days at bottom of Atlantic

Entombed at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean in an upended tugboat for three days, Harrison Odjegba Okene begged God for a miracle.

Living

“Pickles, Pigs & Whiskey,” by John Currence.

Here's your holiday gift guide for foodies

No matter how many recipes are online, people still want printed cookbooks to hold, to flip through and to search for inspiration. This year brought a particularly excellent crop by Southern food writers.

Entertainment

This photo released by Pantelion Films shows Paul Walker in a scene from the film, "Hours," directed by Eric Heisserer. Walker was drawing parallels before his untimely death between his real-life role as dad to 14-year-old daughter Meadow and his part as an unexpected father to a newborn baby in the upcoming Hurricane Katrina drama "Hours." The Pantelion Films release is in theaters on Dec. 13, 2013.

'Fast & Furious 7' delayed after Walker's death

Production on "Fast & Furious 7" is on hold following the death of star Paul Walker. 11 minutes ago

Opinion

McFarlane needs diplomacy to unite new Raleigh City Council

Raleigh’s mayor will have a more divided city council, but she still should be able to unite its members for the overall good of the city.

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