Court blocks year-round school ruling
The state Supreme Court has temporarily halted a court ruling that would have allowed Wake County to send children to year-round schools even if their parents object.
Bush defends Iraq war
At Fort Bragg today, President Bush outlined his vision for success in Iraq and contended that early withdrawal would be a catastrophe. He called on Congress to pass a "responsible" war funding bill.
Forecasters expect up to 9 hurricanes in 2008
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials in Tampa say that means there is a 60 to 70 percent chance of 12 to 16 named storms, six to nine hurricanes and two to five major hurricanes.
Pettigrew admits doping during career
Olympic gold-medal sprinter Antonio Pettigrew today admitted taking performance-enhancing substances during a long, successful track career in which he passed all drugs tests. Pettigrew ran collegiately at St. Augustine's and is now an assistant track coach at North Carolina.
Lottery wants tickets available at large retailers
The lottery sure would like to have its tickets available at Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Costco, Rite Aid and other large retailers. And the retailers have told the lottery that they would like the extra money that tickets would bring.
Long-time psychiatric patient pleads guilty to shooting
A man who has spent the past seven years in a psychiatric hospital pleaded guilty today to second-degree murder in connection with a 2001 shooting in Southeast Raleigh.
NCCU chancellor seeks new provost
Chancellor Charlie Nelms is replacing Beverly Washington Jones, a popular and long-tenured professor and administrator who has served as NCCU's chief academic officer since 2005.
Drought conditions continue to improve
The eastern half of the state shows no signs of drought, while a small percentage of the western part of the state remains with severe to extreme drought conditions.
No recount in labor race
The State Board of Elections has refused to grant a ballot recount to the third- and fourth-place finishers in this month's Democratic primary for labor commissioner.
Durham crime increases
Violent crime rose 36 percent in the city of Durham during the first quarter of 2008 compared to the same period last year. Property crimes increased 4 percent, according to a report released today.
Gas station hands out free gas
Hundreds line up at Durham gas station to fill up.
