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File-This Feb. 22, 2014, file photo shows Tyler Perry speaking on stage at the 45th NAACP Image Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Calif. Perry reminded black filmmakers that there is “more than one path” as he implored them to find alternatives to getting films made at an event honoring black men in Hollywood. Perry was among those honored by Essence at a celebration held at his own mansion on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. Others honored included Spike Lee, Malcolm Lee (director of the “Best Man” films) and Sidney Poitier, who gave a moving speech that in part paid tribute to black actors who opened the doors for future generations.

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Sports

N.C. State's T.J. Warren (24) celebrates after stealing the ball and slamming in two during the second half of their game with Miami Saturday, March 1, 2014. Warren was named the ACC Player of the Year Tuesday, March 11, 2014.

Wolfpack’s TJ Warren is ACC Player of the Year

NC State star T.J. Warren has been named the ACC Player of the Year by both the media and ACC coaches. Virginia’s Bennett is the top coach, and Duke’s Parker is the top freshman. 3 minutes ago

Local/State News

Seven-year-old Josh Hardy, shown in May 2013 photo, was treated for malignant rhabdoid tumor at St. Jude's when he was nine months old. He's been cancer free for more than two years and has been raising money for St. Jude's with his kindergarten class at Hugh Mercer Elementary.

Durham company under pressure to give experimental drug to ailing 7-year-old

The family of Josh Hardy, a 7-year-old who is gravely ill, is campaigning for experimental drugs from Durham's Chimerix. The company refuses to give away the drugs as it focuses on getting the medication approved for general use.

Business

Morinaga America Foods finished buying 21 acres of land near Mebane on Monday, closing the deal with Orange County for a new factory. Construction could start within weeks. The factory is expected to begin production by June 2015.

Mebane candy factory construction set to begin

Construction of a new candy factory near Mebane will begin in a few weeks, Orange County’s economic development officer says. 52 minutes ago

Politics

The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, N.C. NAACP and architect of the Forward Together Moral Movement, dances and sings with participants in the Rally to Restore the Voting Rights Act to Full Strength on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, outside the N.C. State Capitol building in Raleigh.

Voting Rights Act caravan to DC stops in Raleigh

A caravan of civil rights activists from Alabama stopped in North Carolina's capital to bring attention to efforts to restore portions of the Voting Rights Act to more Southern states. 29 minutes ago

Nation/World News

Dallas Seavey, left, reacts after finishing the 2014 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Seavey ran a blistering pace to rally from third place and win his second Iditarod in a record-breaking finish, after a sudden storm blew the front-runner out of the competition and kept another musher minutes away from her first win. (AP Photo/The Anchorage Daily News, Bob Hallinen) LOCAL TV OUT (KTUU-TV, KTVA-TV) LOCAL PRINT OUT

Dallas Seavey wins his second Iditarod dog race

Two hours, 38 minutes. 10 minutes ago

Living

Vivien Speers, front left, assists instructor Sasha Hawley, back, instruct a yoga class at the Sydney Sea Life Aquarium in Sydney, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013. Hawley, who founded "Yoga by the Sea," instructs the class from inside a tank that includes Leopard Sharks, Black Tip Reef Sharks, Grey Reef Shark and a Smalltooth Sawfish. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Study: Yoga helps cancer survivors lessen fatigue, inflammation

Practicing yoga for at least three hours a week for three months reduced the fatigue and inflammation in breast cancer survivors, compared with survivors who did no yoga, researchers reported.

Entertainment

From left, David Walton as Will Freeman, Annie Mumolo as Laurie and Al Madrigal as Andy on NBC’s “About a Boy.”

What to Watch on Tuesday: ‘About a Boy’ has a lot of heart

A nice episode of “About a Boy” tonight has Will coming to terms with the prospect of being a godfather to his best friend’s son. 3 hours ago

Opinion

Oil and gas drilling would threaten NC coast

Gov. McCrory is leading the charge for drilling off North Carolina’s coast, but the possible gains are small and the risks are great. 2 hours ago

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