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Coalition forum discusses Wake schools diversity policy

The Great Schools in Wake Coalition, a group opposed to changing Wake County's public schools diversity policy, began a forum Saturday to give parents an opportunity to learn and speak out about diversity in schools.

03/20/2010 10:32 AM

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.

Updated 1:15 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.

03/20/2010 01:11 PM

Police ask drivers for information on Kathy Taft murder

Raleigh police conducted an overnight operation to try to get more information about the death of State Board of Education member Kathy Taft. They handed out fliers to drivers passing through the intersection of Oberlin Road and Cartier Drive.

03/20/2010 10:51 AM

Former Durham officer takes plea deal on federal charges

A former Durham police officer agreed to a plea deal Friday on federal drug and weapons charges. Sherrod Peace will spend at least five years behind bars without parole or probation.

Updated 03/19/2010 05:27 PM

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.

03/20/2010 10:38 AM

300 world athletes in Cary for table tennis tournament

About 300 table tennis players from all over the world came to North Carolina for the ninth annual Butterfly Cup Table Tennis Championship in Cary, which kicked off Friday.

Updated 03/19/2010 09:57 PM

In Depth: Jennifer Roberts, Mecklenburg County budget

Mecklenburg County Commission chairman Jennifer Roberts says cuts to many departments are inevitable with an $85 million budget shortfall. But she says the county will not raise taxes.

03/19/2010 03:28 PM

Let's Cook: Avocado Gazpacho

03/19/2010 08:05 AM

Distillery gives peek inside legal moonshine operation

What was once just a secretive, closed-door liquor operation in the South is now leading a legal, nationwide moonshine movement. In the small rural town of Madison, Piedmont Distillers is the only legal moonshine distillery in the state of North Carolina.

03/18/2010 08:48 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

Bobcats' Wallace ready to return from ankle injury

Charlotte Bobcats All-Star forward Gerald Wallace has been cleared to return from a sprained left ankle and is expected to play Friday at Atlanta.

03/19/2010 08:13 AM

Whitney scores in overtime for Hurricanes

Ray Whitney scored at 4:02 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a four-to-three victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.

03/19/2010 08:12 AM

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.

03/20/2010 12:43 PM

Police seek woman who drove away dragging officer

Police have issued a warrant for 22-year-old Amanda Sawyer. They say an officer was looking into her well-being when she drove away and dragged the officer a short distance. He was sent to the hospital and released.

03/20/2010 12:51 PM

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.