The spectacle of the presidential race coming to North Carolina brings more than bright lights, banners and Secret Service agents. Independent voters will more likely vote in the Democratic primary, which is bad for Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory, a Republican. More women and blacks likely will turn out, which is bad for State Treasurer Richard Moore, a Democrat. Presidential campaign ads will hit
EXETER †The documentary "Communities & Consequences" achieved its goal Tuesday night in Exeter, as hundreds of people began a discussion of the state's changing human ecology and how it is shifting out of balance.
A new exhibit at Abilene Frame-N-Art features the works of Eric Villarreal (oil painter), Kathie Walker-Millar (pottery) and Jessica Cunningham (photography on the ranch where she lives). A large crowd at the reception honored these artists.
RALEIGH, N.C. - Phil Gosselin hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning to give Virginia a 5-3 win over N.C. State yesterday in the first game of a doubleheader. Michael Schwimer earned his first win of the year after pitching the final two innings for the Cavaliers, and Greg Miclat and David Adams each recorded three hits. In Game 2, N.C. State's Clayton Shunick and Jimmy Gillheeney combined on
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Lourdes Valerio of Sunnyside, a registered nurse who loved sending care packages to her grandchildren, died Friday at Richmond University Medical Center, West Brighton, of cancer. She was 64.
Little Elm police reports from Feb. 25 to March 2, compiled by Penny Rathbun from information provided by the Little Elm Police Department. 7:25 a.m. n Found property reported at 500 block of Lobo Lane.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Ben Farmer scored 13 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Marist upset defending champion Niagara 66-62 in the quarterfinal round of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament Saturday night.
New Jersey at Dallas (-12, 193 ½) If you look at the Mavericks’ results lately, it’s not too impressive. But take a closer look. They’ve played the Lakers, Jazz and Rockets in their last three games – three of the hottest teams going – and Dir