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EDUCATION

New Wake superintendent to get security and enhanced retirement pay

New Wake County Schools Superintendent Jim Merrill's contract includes the ability to request security for himself and his family and the school system's coverage of his $16,500 a year contribution to the state retirement system.

2 hours ago

REAL ESTATE

Kane plans 18-story office tower for Raleigh's North Hills

Kane Realty plans to being construction of an 18-story office tower at North Hills in December. The tower is part of a wave of new construction taking place at North Hills.

DURHAM COUNTY

Durham County finds extra money for schools

The Durham County Board of Commissioners will add extra money for the schools without raising taxes beyond the county manager's recommended increase.

1 hour ago

ORANGE COUNTY

Orange County holds line on taxes

The Orange County commissioners passed a budget with no tax increase for the fifth year in a row Tuesday night.

1 hour ago

CRIME

Police add assault charge against driver accused in Raleigh fatal accident

Police filed a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury against Adetoye Adekanmbi of Cary, whom they had arrested on felony hit-and-run charges in connection with the Hillsborough Street crash that killed Natalie Chidlaw and hurt Meghan Clark early Saturday.

NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS PHOTOS

UNC defeats LSU in College World Series | 06.19.13

More photos from North Carolina's CWS win over the Tigers

NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS PHOTOS

First Look: UNC 4, LSU 2 | 06.18.13

See 94 images as the Tar Heels defeat LSU to stay alive in the College World Series

NC STATE SPORTS PHOTOS

First Look: UCLA 2, NC State 1 | 06.18.13

See 78 images as the Wolfpack lose to UCLA in their winner's bracket game in the College World Series

SPORTS PHOTOS

NBA Finals: Miami 103, San Antonio 100 (OT) | 06.18.13

The Miami Heat comes out on top as they battle the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 in Miami Tuesday night.

LOCAL/STATE NEWS PHOTOS

Jim Merrill named Wake County Schools superintendent | 06.18.13

James Merrill named new Wake County schools superintendent