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Greensboro brings ACC fans for basketball, celebration

March Madness is in full effect after the men's ACC basketball tournament kicked off Thursday. Thousands of diehard fans and basketball enthusiasts will travel to the Greensboro Coliseum to catch the action.

Updated 7:19 PM

North Carolinians rally for, against health care bill

North Carolinians took to the streets to voice their opinions on the impending health care vote in Congress. Supporters and opponents in the Tar Heel State are still just as passionate about their opinions on the proposed reform.

Updated 7:04 PM

Carter found guilty in murder of Winston-Salem officer

A jury has found Keith Carter guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Winston-Salem Police Sgt. Howard Plouff three years ago. Plouff was shot and killed outside the Red Rooster nightclub Feb. 23, 2007, after a fight spilled out into the parking lot.

Updated 5:46 PM

Innocent victim in gang shooting calls incident 'surreal'

A 10th grader was hit by a stray bullet as she walked home from school Wednesday afternoon. A day later, she says she hopes others learn from what she considers her mistake.

03/11/2010 05:43 PM

STD study invokes discussion on race and promiscuity

A recent CDC report says one in two black women is infected with herpes. Mecklenburg County commissioner Bill James says the problem is promiscuity in the black community, but others don't agree.

03/11/2010 05:29 PM

Raleigh police still silent on Taft murder case specifics

Raleigh police didn't have many updates Thursday about the investigation into the fatal beating of State Board of Education member Kathy Taft, who died Tuesday at Wake Med. Reports pertaining to the investigation remain sealed.

Updated 5:19 PM

Hundreds of scientists work to improve waterways

More than 700 marine scientists from around the world gathered in the Port City Thursday to work together on addressing coastal issues. During the 39th annual Benthic Ecology Meeting, hosted by UNC Wilmington, scientists shared research with one another.