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Local/State More Stories
Faithful to a dream in peril

Luis and Sondra Volcan thought they were like thousands of others who have immigrated legally to the United States. But early this year, an immigration agent knocked on their door, and their American dream fell apart.
Updated Nov. 12, 2009 5:25 AM | Full Story

Thousands lose power as rain continues in N.C.

Heavy rain, downed trees and wind cause big problems as the remnants of Ida move through the state.
Updated Nov. 12, 2009 8:22 AM | Full Story

Army special operations, UNC to sign training pact

The Army's most elite soldiers are teaming with one of North Carolina's top universities to improve training on national security issues.
Updated Nov. 12, 2009 4:07 AM | Full Story

Sports More Stories
Pack will need to grow up quickly

Picked by ACC basketball writers to finish last in the league, the Wolfpack has to replace its top three scorers from last season's team. The 2009-10 season starts today with a home game against Georgia State.
Updated Nov. 12, 2009 6:24 AM | Full Story

Canes' losing skid reaches 13

The Los Angeles Kings finished off the Canes 5-2 on Wednesday night at the RBC Center, pushing Carolina's winless streak to 13 games. For those wondering, that's one game shy of the franchise record.
Updated Nov. 12, 2009 7:14 AM | Full Story

Ginyard leads Heels past NCCU

Fifth-year senior Marcus Ginyard tied a career best with 17 points during sixth-ranked UNC's 89-42 drubbing of N.C. Central on Wednesday night in the 2K Sports Classic.
Updated Nov. 12, 2009 6:03 AM | Full Story

Politics More Stories
Democrats await word from Etheridge

U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge's aides said he plans to announce his decision this week on whether to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr.
Updated Nov. 12, 2009 5:57 AM | Full Story

Obama aide revealed Edwards' $400 haircuts

The infamous $400 haircuts that undercut John Edwards' presidential message of reducing poverty started with a tip from the campaign of then-candidate Barack Obama.
Updated Nov. 12, 2009 5:49 AM | Full Story

After e-mail stirs anger, Wake NCAE head apologizes

The head of the organization representing Wake County school employees is apologizing for sending a message to group leaders in which she accused four newly elected school board members of not caring about children and teachers.
Updated Nov. 12, 2009 7:23 AM | Full Story

Entertainment More Stories
What To Watch

"Community" NBC, 8 p.m. He's a lawyer; he used to argue for a living. So the debate team should be right up Jeff's alley, right? That's what he thinks when he agrees to step in as Annie's partner.
Updated Nov. 11, 2009 5:45 PM | Full Story

New shows boost ABC's fortunes

The strong premiere of ABC's science fiction series "V" caps an unusually strong development season for the network.
Updated Nov. 11, 2009 5:45 PM | Full Story

Perdue to reauthorize film council

Gov. Beverly Perdue will sign an executive order reauthorizing the film council today at EUE Screen Gems Studios in Wilmington.
Updated Nov. 12, 2009 8:15 AM | Full Story

Business More Stories
Empty apartment blues

There's no sign advertising the $1,000 in free rent being offered at the Arden Woods Apartments in North Raleigh, and when prospective renters first hear about it, their first response is often skepticism.
Updated Nov. 12, 2009 6:41 AM | Full Story

Foreclosures high but falling

The number of homeowners on the brink oflosing their homes dipped inOctober, the third straight monthly decline, as foreclosure prevention programs helped more borrowers.
Updated Nov. 11, 2009 9:05 PM | Full Story

ACS hiring 150 for call center

A national call center operator is planning to hire 150 people in Raleigh in the coming month to meet a tight deadline for a corporateclient.
Updated Nov. 11, 2009 9:05 PM | Full Story

Life More Stories
A welcoming reality check

Durham teen center offers sense of belonging for those who are sometimes overlooked.
Updated Nov. 12, 2009 6:59 AM | Full Story

Raleigh's first sergeant

Google "Renaissance man" and it would be wholly appropriate for Walt Keller's picture to pop up. Google "all-around nice guy," and he might show up there, as well.
Updated Nov. 12, 2009 6:58 AM | Full Story

Mixed marriages welcome

The two couples had never met, and probably never would. They had come from opposite sides of a border between longtime enemies.
Updated Nov. 11, 2009 11:25 PM | Full Story

 
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