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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 5:28 PM

N.C. State football player charged with assault, suspended

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

03/20/2010 06:40 PM

Activists' peace vigil calls for end to war in Iraq

Peace activists in Fayetteville came to together Saturday to mark the seventh anniversary of the start of the Iraq War. The peace rally was sponsored by the Quaker House and Fayetteville Peace with Justice.

Updated 6:24 PM

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 3:01 PM

Former Wilson County principal charged with sex crime

Former Wilson County middle school principal Ronald Earl Barringer, 41, is expected in court Monday to face child sex charges. The North Carolina Court System Web site says Barringer is charged with third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.

03/20/2010 06:30 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

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

Duke researchers' findings may help smokers quit

Duke researchers may have a new way for smokers to kick the habit. That new method delivers nicotine to the bloodstream faster to satisfy cravings.

03/20/2010 06:54 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

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

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

Supporters of health care bill march through Charlotte

With a vote on health care reform looming in Congress, more than 100 people hit the streets in Charlotte to make their position known. They marched from Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church to the square on Trade and Tryon streets in Uptown Charlotte.

03/20/2010 06:05 PM

Shelby considered for American Legion World Series

Shelby city leaders are currently bidding to host the American Legion World Series starting in 2001. If chosen, the games could bring in millions of dollars to the local economy for several years.