Former N.C. cop hailed as a hero

Sale may revive a dying raceway

The owner of Southern National Raceway Park hopes to auction off the track in less time than it takes to run a race on its angled oval.
Modified: 11/07/09 04:25:30 AM

Pride comes on a bun, with mustard and chili

Gabe Gigliotti staggered out of the Roast Grill like a punch-drunk fighter, bloated, red-faced and sweating pure meat.
Modified: 11/07/09 06:08:37 AM

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Women still set little policy in North Carolina

North Carolina women have made little progress over the past decade in gaining positions on boards and commissions that help determine state policy in such areas as roads, universities, banks and utilities, according to a new report released Friday.
Modified: 11/07/09 04:26:31 AM

Adoptive family finds its 'normal'

Awa, a mischievous 10-year-old African girl, has finally found her way home to America.
Modified: 11/06/09 11:30:59 PM

He wants to tell his story

From the Editor: Josh Hamilton, the major league baseball player who grew up here, is a recovering drug addict and alcohol abuser. His comeback has been one of the best sports stories of the last few years.
Modified: 11/06/09 11:30:50 PM

AC company fixes its error, balks at dehumidifier bill

Triangle Troubleshooter: Barbara and Mike Latta didn't know that their air conditioner was draining into the space beneath their Raleigh home.
Modified: 11/07/09 04:42:58 AM

Duke starts cancer center

In a famous 1993 speech, cancer-stricken former N.C. State basketball coach Jimmy Valvano launched his research foundation with a plea for money that he said might not save his own life, but might save his children's lives.
Modified: 11/06/09 11:30:57 PM

Calls from nurses cut heart risks

As Congress weighs options for cutting some of the $2.2 trillion Americans spend on doctors, surgeries, treatments and drugs, some solutions may be as simple as a phone call.
Modified: 11/06/09 11:20:58 PM

Adversary's hug shocks school board victor

Triangle Politics: John Tedesco's victory in the Wake County school board District 2 runoff wasn't his biggest surprise Tuesday.
Modified: 11/07/09 05:36:06 AM

Police investigate their slow response to Fayetteville family killings

Police delayed for more than an hour after a chilling emergency call that captured a gunshot before sending officers to the home where a real estate developer killed his family and then himself.
Modified: 11/06/09 11:30:58 PM

Parade, ceremony today mark Raleigh Veterans Day

The 29th Annual North Carolina Veterans Day Parade will be held this morning through downtown Raleigh.
Modified: 11/06/09 11:31:13 PM