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NC fishermen to plant oyster shells as way to improve habitat
North Carolina officials have received applications from about 60 fishermen who want to plant oyster shells to enhance shellfish habitat.
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U.S. consul general calls Sask. 'vibrant'
The U.S. consul general for Saskatchewan, Alberta and the N.W.T. says she can feel the economic opportunity brewing here since being appointed to the position eight months ago.
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FTC and N.C. officials say LifeLock hasn't lived up to its identity-theft protection promises
The Federal Trade Commission and 35 state attorneys general, including North Carolina, have determined that a high-profile identity-theft protection company has not lived up to its pledges.
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Jeb Bush's son doesn't expect dad to run in 2012
The eldest son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said in a North Carolina political appearance he doesn't expect his father to make a run for president in 2012.
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At least 6 people rescued from burning apartments in NC; fire under control
Firefighters in North Carolina's largest city say they've controlled a fire at an apartment complex after rescuing at least six people.
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Mother, child found dead after apartment fire in Selma
SELMA A mother and her child have been found dead in an apartment fire in North Carolina.
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Restocking jobs seen as 5-year trudge
RALEIGH Recovery from job losses caused by the Great Recession could stretch to five years or more in North Carolina, two to four times longer than after prior economic downturns.
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What would Reagan do?
An airport in Washington. A highway in Illinois. A 7-foot-tall statue in the Capitol Rotunda.
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NC gov Bev Perdue visits Franklin Graham, Samaritan's Purse
Gov. Beverly Perdue visited Franklin Graham's relief organization during a trip to the North Carolina mountains to see what Samaritan's Purse is doing around the world.
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ACLU, NC reach settlement over prison writings
North Carolina prisoners can write and try to publish manuscripts after the state and the American Civil Liberties Union reached a settlement.
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Junk foods become less popular with increasing costs
New high-tech handrest for doctors, artists causes less fatigue Engineers at the University of Utah have come up with a new computer-controlled, motorized handrest that will help doctors, artists and others control scalpels, brushes and tools more accurately over a wider area with less fatigue.
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SC, NC get billions for programs based on census
A new report shows North Carolina got nearly $12 billion and South Carolina more than $5 billion in 2008 for programs including health, highways and housing, based on the most recent census.
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NC liquor system's review by Legislature begins
A legislative committee examining whether changes should be made to how North Carolina sells liquor will hold its first meeting by reviewing an earlier study by General Assembly researchers.
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Abused Children More Likely to Suffer Unexplained Abdominal Pain, Nausea Or Vomiting
Children who have been abused psychologically, physically or sexually are more likely to suffer unexplained abdominal pain and nausea or vomiting than children who have not been abused, a study led by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers concludes.
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Voices supporting taxes get louder
AS THE CALENDAR advances toward springtime and the reconvening of the General Assembly in May for its short session moves closer, the voices of those who would have lawmakers increase taxes are becoming increasingly louder.
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Tax soda, pizza to cut obesity, researchers say
U.S. researchers estimate that an 18 percent tax on pizza and soda can push down U.S. adults' calorie intake enough to lower their average weight by 5 pounds per year.
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RNC Chairman Steele stops in NC to talk about new TV ad, Republican initiative
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele is stopping in North Carolina to talk up a new television commercial he hopes will generate campaign funds for the GOP.
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Retired Justice O'Connor speaking to Elon students
Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is speaking to students in North Carolina.
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Police investigating assault on longtime member of NC Education Board
Police are investigating an assault on a longtime North Carolina Education Board member.
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US Marshals, NJ authorities capture NC man who fled after being charged with child sex assault
A North Carolina man who fled that state after being charged with the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl has been captured in New Jersey.
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