Helms eulogized as steadfast, kind
The late U.S. Sen. Jesse Helms was remembered today as a humble but persistent leader during a funeral that brought out national and state politicians among the mourners. In a eulogy, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Helms "always stood his ground."
Updated: Jul. 8, 2008 3:43 PM | Full story
- Video: Scenes from Jesse Helms' funeral
- Video: Time lapse video from outside the church of the end of the funeral
- Get the latest on Jesse Helms' funeral on our Under the Dome blog
- Photo gallery: Jesse Helms funeral
- Five Points streets closing for the funeral
- Special section: A life on the right
- Photo gallery: Helms draws supporters
- Video: Helms in repose
Police might have weapons used to kill Carson
It appears that investigators have recovered the weapons they think Demario Atwater and Laurence Lovette used to kill Eve Carson.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2008 3:31 PM | Full story
House passes budget
A $21.4 billion state budget bill awaits Gov. Mike Easley's signature. The House passed the bill by a 97-20 vote this afternoon.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2008 5:47 PM | Full story
