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Triangle

Drew makes winner with 2 seconds left for UNC

Larry Drew II kept North Carolina alive in the postseason. He hit a shot over center Jarvis Varnado with 2 seconds to play to give the Tar Heels a 76-74 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday in the second round of the NIT.

Drew makes winner with 2 seconds left for UNC

03/20/2010 04:14 PM

Charlotte

Thousands of families line up for groceries from nonprofits

Saturday, Feed the Children, the Park Church and the Salvation army teamed up to distribute food and personal care items to 3,200 families. Each family received a 25-pound food box, a 10-pound box of toiletries and a box of Avon products.

Thousands of families line up for groceries from nonprofits

Updated 3:50 PM

Triad

Thousands in High Point for UnitedHealthcare marathon

The third annual UnitedHealthcare N.C. Marathon kicked off Saturday morning. The race draws thousands to the city all to take part in the 26.2-mile marathon or the 13.1-mile half-marathon.

Thousands in High Point for UnitedHealthcare marathon

Updated 3:10 PM

Coastal

High School All Star: Andrew Swindell

At West Carteret High School, sophomore swimmer, runner, golfer and soccer player Andrew Swindell went to the state championships this year despite suffering from a learning disability.

High School All Star: Andrew Swindell

03/20/2010 03:08 PM

Triangle

Firefighters find 2 bodies in Chapel Hill duplex fire

Officials are investigating after firefighters found two bodies in a burned home in Chapel Hill. Authorities say a duplex apartment complex on Legion Road was heavily engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived around 10 p.m. Friday.

Firefighters find 2 bodies in Chapel Hill duplex fire

Updated 3:01 PM

Charlotte

House Dems confident in overcoming abortion rift

President Barack Obama set his sights on Capitol Hill, ready to rally House Democrats on Saturday for a final health care push as party leaders appeared confident they had overcome a flare-up within their ranks over abortion funding restrictions in the legislation.

House Dems confident in overcoming abortion rift

03/20/2010 01:11 PM

Coastal

Wrightsville Beach prepares for Quintiles Marathon

Wrightsville Beach officials are busy preparing for Sunday's inaugural Quintiles Marathon. More than 500 runners have signed up, and tents are already popping up at the finish line. Another 2,300 people have joined up to run the half-marathon.

Wrightsville Beach prepares for Quintiles Marathon

03/20/2010 11:32 AM

Sandhills

Man airlifted to UNC Hospital after being shot in the face

Fayetteville police are investigating after they say a man was shot in the face Friday night. Authorities say he was leaving a party on Gills Hill Road when someone shot him.

Man airlifted to UNC Hospital after being shot in the face

03/20/2010 10:38 AM

Triad

Homeowners upset by delays in Northern Beltway project

Plans for the Northern Beltway in Winston-Salem have been in the works for years. But lawsuits filed by environmental groups have delayed the project. And that means homeowners in the path of the proposed highway are now in limbo.

Homeowners upset by delays in Northern Beltway project

Updated 03/19/2010 06:13 PM

Sandhills

Poll: North Carolinians do not want ABC privatization

A new Elon University poll says North Carolinians do not want the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control system privatized. Right now, state leaders are looking at ways to make improvements to the way liquor is controlled in North Carolina.

Poll: North Carolinians do not want ABC privatization

Updated 03/19/2010 04:36 PM