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Howard Dean in NC to register voters
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean is rolling through North Carolina, registering voters in an effort to back presidential candidate Barack Obama.
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Superhero Wannabes Swarm Comic-Con
COMICAL FAN: California resident Brandy Collins shows off her make-up at the 39th annual Comic Con Convention in San Diego.
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Fla.'s state tree under attack by unknown killer; researchers stumped in search for disease
The sabal palm, Florida's state tree, is under attack by a microscopic killer that has scientists stumped.
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GOP group supporting McCrory raises $390,000
The North Carolina Legislature and the courts have introduced a new type of political committee that can receive unlimited amounts of money from individuals to run ads for or against candidates.
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University of North Carolina-CH tops $300 million
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's annual fundraising efforts have topped $300 million for the first time.
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TVA manager: Utility a leader in cutting emissions
The Tennessee Valley Authority opened its defense of a lawsuit filed against the utility on Wednesday, and a manager said the TVA is a leader in reducing air pollution from power plants.
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Smokies inventory reveals nearly 900 new species
A 10-year project designed to document all living creatures in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has led to the discovery of nearly 900 new species, researchers say.
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Pulled Pork Dreams
Slow cooker recreates the barbecue favorite Cultural quiz: Do most Southerners go to sleep at night and dream about barbecue? Answer: No, we don't. It's a ridiculous question - verging on offensive - because it ...
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Group supporting McCrory raises almost $390K
A group that wants to make Pat McCrory North Carolina's next governor has created a campaign committee that can receive unlimited amounts of money from individuals.
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Irregular Sleep Patterns In Women Increase Risk of Stroke
The latest study of Stroke has revealed that the sleeping patterns in middle-aged women can increase their danger for having stroke.
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NC studio says it will build huge production stage
A studio said it plans to build a huge new production stage at its North Carolina facility that will include an indoor tank for underwater filming.
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Police release tape of 911 call from friend of Nancy Cooper reporter her missing
The recording of the 9-1-1 call from a friend reporting Nancy Cooper missing has been released by police in North Carolina.
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Gates questions combat training by contractors 5:34PM ET
Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants to know why his military uses private contractors for combat and security training, and how widespread the practice is.
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Former official says TVA violated emissions rules
A former U.S. government air quality official testified Tuesday that the Tennessee Valley Authority violated federal law by renovating and expanding power plants without installing new air pollution scrubbers.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit against Moore
A judge on Monday dismissed a public records lawsuit against State Treasurer Richard Moore that claimed he withheld documents about the state's pension fund, ruling there wasn't the evidence to let the case ...
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Today in History - Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Today's Highlight in History: On July 22, 1933, American aviator Wiley Post completed the first solo flight around the world as he returned to New York's Floyd Bennett Field after traveling for 7 days, 18 3/4 ...
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Dorm life becomes the high life
If Chelsea Johnson wanted, she could get an automated wake-up call in the morning, leave her clothes at the concierge desk for dry cleaning, grab some free pretzels and a banana from a snack cart and then ...
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Vanderbilt's great-grandson speaks for state
The great-grandson of George W. Vanderbilt and two other witnesses say air pollution is a threat to tourism and means additional expenses and restrictions for their businesses.
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Blackwater Worldwide said Monday that it planned a shift away from the security contracting business that earned it millions of dollars and made it a flash point in the debate over the use of security ...
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Diner danger caught on tape
Jul 21 - North Carolina man walks away from accident with scrapes and bruises after car crashes into him while he's sitting at a restaurant window.
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