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Churches preach about importance of Census

Community groups are doing their part to make sure North Carolina households are filling out and mailing back their Census forms. At the First Baptist Church in Raleigh, church officials distributed fliers in programs and handed out 2010 Census fans in the pews.

Updated 3:24 PM

Obama, Democrats on track for health care vote

President Barack Obama and Democratic House leaders resolved a long-standing dispute over abortion Sunday, securing crucial support from a handful of lawmakers and setting the stage for a historic vote on a comprehensive health care overhaul.

Updated 5:02 PM

Former congressman, police chief dies at age 80

Fred Heineman, a one-term U.S. congressman and former Raleigh police chief who headed the department for 15 years, died Saturday. He was 80 years old.

Updated 10:10 AM

Conservative voters hope for upcoming shift in power

The conservative group N.C. Freedom hosted a Republican candidate debate in Raleigh Saturday. The event was the third in a series of question-and-answer sessions with candidates vying for seats in both the state House and Senate.

Updated 10:55 AM

N.C. State football player charged with beating driver

An N.C. State football player from Mooresville is accused of beating up a shuttle bus driver. Police say 20-year-old Justin Ross Sweezy is charged with misdemeanor assault and misdemeanor larceny. Football coach Tom O'Brien has suspended Sweezy indefinitely.

03/21/2010 11:03 AM

Top-seeded Kentucky blows out Wake Forest

Darius Miller scored a career-high 20 points and top-seeded Kentucky made easy work of No. 9 Wake Forest during a 90-60 rout Saturday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

03/21/2010 07:58 AM

Coalition forum discusses Wake school diversity policy

Educators and researchers touted the importance of diversity in schools during a community forum held by the Great Schools in Wake Coalition on Saturday. The group supports Wake County's current socioeconomic diversity policy in assigning students.

Updated 03/20/2010 05:28 PM

Former football player has tips to keep kids fit

Physical fitness is a lifelong pursuit, but unfortunately, too many young people aren't getting enough exercise and are suffering the consequences.

03/21/2010 12:04 PM

Potted plant teaches valuable lessons to young girls

An after-school program called Great Science for Girls is teaching young women to learn and lead in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math.

03/21/2010 11:47 AM

N.C. Marathon runner inspires others

More than 1,600 runners hit the road at the third annual UnitedHealthcare North Carolina Marathon. Veteran and amateur runners participated in either a 5K, half or full marathon.

Updated 3:37 PM

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.

03/20/2010 03:08 PM

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.

03/20/2010 04:14 PM

No. 1 seed Duke rolls in NCAA tournament opener

Kyle Singler had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Jon Scheyer scored 13 and No. 1 seed Duke rolled past Arkansas-Pine Bluff 73-44 Friday night in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

03/19/2010 10:12 PM

Officials stress caution when burning yard waste

The first few days of spring have many people thinking about yard work, and one tool many people use to clean up dead branches and yard waste is a controlled burn. But fire officials want to remind people of a few safety tips before they begin to burn.

Updated 5:23 PM

Firefighters control blaze at Wilmington Corning plant

Firefighters say insulation in one of the towers at the Corning plan caught fire Sunday. No hazardous materials were released in the blaze, which began at about 1:30 p.m. The fire forced the evacuation of employees, but there were no injuries.

Updated 5:26 PM

Marathon brings economic boost to Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach hosted its first full marathon Sunday morning. More than 1,800 runners laced up their shoes bright and early to hit the pavement for the 26.2-mile run. But they're also hoping to bring big money to the economy.

Updated 4:34 PM

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.