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NC Senate proposes $20.58 billion budget

Sen. Phil Berger during session at the N.C. legislature Wednesday, April 17, 2013.

The N.C. Senate's budget proposal will clock in at $20.58 billion, just short of Gov. Pat McCrory's $20.6 billion proposal, according to Senate leader Phil Berger's office.

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NBA BASKETBALL

Bobcats plan to become Charlotte Hornets

The NBA has said there should not be a problem in reclaiming Charlotte’s original NBA nickname, and the team is pursuing the change.
HEALTH AND SCIENCE

Victims: Marines failed to safeguard water supply

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CAROLINA HURRICANES

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NATIONAL POLITICS

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TECHNOLOGY

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STATE POLITICS

NC hospitals fight bill that would benefit free-standing surgery centers

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HEALTH AND SCIENCE

Billionaire gives $50M to NC life sciences center

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DUKE

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CELEBRITIES

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