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Psychiatric experts split in Williford trial

A psychiatric nurse says Jason Williford didn’t plan to rape and murder Kathy Taft. But a prosecution rebuttal witness testifies that Williford had the capacity to plan.

Modified: 05/30/12 04:35:41 AM

Draft county budget holds line on taxes

In his budget message, Durham County Manager Mike Ruffin says it’s time to consider city-county merger again

Modified: 05/29/12 09:18:57 PM

Judge orders man held without bail after Chapel Hill school shooting

Ali Cherfaoui threatened to kill his estranged wife, Chahnaz Kebaier, if she took the couple’s children, a court motion says.

Modified: 05/30/12 04:34:21 AM

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Former East Wake Academy headmaster charged

Brandon Smith faces two counts of sexual battery after a two-month investigation into claims that he sexually harassed two teachers.

Modified: 05/29/12 08:50:57 PM

Pedestrian struck and killed in Raleigh

Photo gallery: Southeast Raleigh's commencement exercise

Schools telling elementary students that new middle school math is too hard for them

Hospice care for pets fills a need

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Saunders: Arrests, but little outrage in girl’s death

Thirteen months ago children were playing on Atka Court in Durham on a warm spring night when a man in a green van shot and killed 13-year-old Shakanah China. Isn’t the murder of an innocent little girl enough by itself to spark outrage?

Modified: 05/29/12 06:45:53 AM

Victim foils robbery at Raleigh check-cashing business

Man found in car in Durham after being shot

Doughman race: Eating on the go, go, go

Artists’ mind-media meld opens at Craven Gallery

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Venable Rotisserie Bistro now open in Carrboro

Chef-owner Drew Moore has opened Venable Rotisserie Bistro in historic Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro, near Weaver Street Market .

Modified: 05/29/12 03:56:23 PM

Crisis counselor offers advice in Chapel Hill school shooting

Friend: Dead woman feared for her life

Orange High School principal fights demotion

PORCH, Book Harvest keep kids 'Well Fed and Well Read'

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Police: train death was suicide

Smithfield police have determined that a man killed by a freight train Sunday morning was committing suicide.

Modified: 05/29/12 01:23:14 PM

Johnston County man's shooting habits under fire

Man faces multiple charges after 100-mph chase on I-95, U.S. 70

NC's agricultural heritage celebrated at festival

NCDOT announces contracts to fix bridges

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Chatham students arrested on LSD charges

Chatham County sheriff’s deputies have charged three men after getting a tip that a student at Northwood High School had LSD blotter paper and may have sold it to others on or off campus.

Modified: 05/25/12 06:54:16 AM

Four Triangle schools make Newsweek list of 100 top high schools

NC's agricultural heritage celebrated at festival

Chatham backs voter ID bill, 3-2

Children find calm and companionship at Pittsboro cat refuge