| Catastrophic event halted birth of stars, say Durham researchers Scientists at Durham University's Department of Physics have found evidence of a catastrophic event that they believe was responsible for halting the birth of stars in a galaxy in the early... | |
| Catastrophic event halted birth of stars, say Durham researchers Washington, Mar.10 : Scientists at Durham University's Department of Physics have found evidence of a catastrophic event that they believe was responsible for halting the birth of stars in a galaxy... |
| North Carolina A&T defeats Howard 65-55 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Nic Simpson scored 21 points and North Carolina A&T defeated Howard 65-55 on Tuesday night in the first round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference... |
| Police find human remains in woods A utility crew found the skeletal remains of a man in rural Gaston County Tuesday afternoon and police are seeking tips from the public. The N.C. utility crew called police around 4 p.m. to report... |
| What's N.C.'s ABC system worth? RALEIGH Like anybody contemplating selling off valuables, Gov. Bev Perdue wants to know how much the state's liquor system is worth. Perdue and Jon Williams, the state's top liquor regulator, have... |
| Judge considers sending ex-Edwards aide to jail PITTSBORO, N.C. — A former aide to John Edwards narrowly escaped jail time Tuesday over his handling of a videotape purportedly showing the two-time presidential candidate in a sexual... |
| CMS, York officials vie for Chester superintendent Joel Ritchie, an area superintendent for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, is one of two finalists for superintendent of the Chester County, S.C., school district after two others dropped out and one... |
| ACC names Greivis Vasquez player of year RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Greivis Vasquez accepted the Atlantic Coast Conference's top individual honor the same way he plays the game: with boundless... |
| ACC names Williams coach of year RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Gary Williams had a feeling his Maryland team would be better than people thought in the preseason. He wound up being right, and that landed him a share of a title - and another... |
| Ex-Edwards aide narrowly avoids jail over sex tape PITTSBORO, N.C. — A former aide to John Edwards narrowly escaped jail time Tuesday over his handling of a videotape purportedly showing the two-time presidential candidate in a sexual... |
| Mexico to face Angola on May 13 in Houston MEXICO CITY — Mexico will face Angola on May 13 in Houston as part of its World Cup preparations. The Mexico Football Federation announced the match on Tuesday as El Tri prepares to play... |
| Child falls from apartment window in Cary Cary, N.C. — A 2-year-old boy was injured after falling from the second-floor of an apartment building in Cary on Tuesday afternoon, according to town officials.Authorities said the child was... |
| Mynatt dealership fights for reinstatement CONCORD Cyndie Mynatt spends much of her time these days sifting through sales figures, projections and records, piled in stacks around her office, meeting with accountants and marketers, building... |
| Revenue rebounds at CHS After suffering a loss of $551 million in 2008, Carolinas HealthCare System rebounded in a big way last year. The region’s largest health-care provider ended 2009 with nearly $470 million in... |
| Smoke is coming from S.C. fire Smoke is obscuring visibility in the Charlotte area this evening, but fire officials say it’s nothing to be alarmed about. As is the case every spring, the S.C. Forestry Service is conducting... |
| YouTube pizza video sentence: Probation A former Domino’s Pizza employee who participated in a YouTube video in which he performed several unsanitary acts with food was sentenced to 24 months of supervised probation Tuesday in a... |
| Vikings sign kickoff specialist Rhys Lloyd Lloyd handled kickoffs for the Carolina Panthers the last two seasons, leading the NFL with 30 touchbacks in 2008. He had 21 touchbacks last year, tied for fourth-most in the... |
| Hillsborough tract to get $40M remake A Charlotte development company is finalizing plans for the $40 million first phase of a mixed-use development at the intersection of Hillsborough and West Morgan streets in downtown Raleigh. The... |
| Salix loss narrows, at $7M for Q4 Salix Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday reported a fourth quarter net loss of $7 million, a 37 percent reduction from the $11.1 million loss the Morrisville-based drug maker posted in the same period a year... |
| Tip Leads Troopers To Vehicle Involved In Fatal Hit-And-Run Tip Leads Troopers To Vehicle Involved In Fatal Hit-And-Run - The State Highway Patrol has located a vehicle involved in a fatal hit and run accident in Durham.Read the Full Story at:... |
| Former DA being investigated for impersonating cop ROXBORO, N.C. — The former district attorney for two North Carolina counties is being investigated for impersonating a police officer and seeking help on Election Day from people for whom he... |
| Alston stays away from Heat; team moving forward CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Suspended Miami Heat point guard Rafer Alston still hasn't contacted the team. Coach Erik Spoelstra said before Tuesday's game against Charlotte that Alston's lone... |
| Sprint Cup drivers pleased with tires after tests DARLINGTON, S.C. — Elliott Sadler had no complaints for Goodyear, only for those drivers griping about the manufacturer. When asked what it meant that at least a dozen competitors faced tire... |
| NASCAR suspends 2 for violating drug policy CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR has suspended two crewmen for violating its substance abuse policy, including the former brother-in-law of Jeremy Mayfield. William David Keith, a spotter for David... |
| Carl Edwards gets 3 weeks' probation from NASCAR FILE - This March 7, 2010, file photo shows Brad Keselowski (12) flipping after being nudged by Carl Edwards, top, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 500 auto race at Atlanta Motor... |
| Counterfeit goods probe includes Durham deputy Durham, N.C. — A Durham County deputy has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of a state investigation into the sale of knock-off designer products, authorities said... |
| Feds to probe cause of runaway Prius in California EL CAJON, Calif. — A Toyota Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway was towed to a dealership Tuesday while federal and company inspectors converged on the car to determine... |
| CMS board starts talking construction Competition for construction and renovation money in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has always been intense. Today the school board begins figuring out how to rank its priorities when money begins... |
| W&squo;ll get naked to show terrorists wh&squo;s boss Charlotte’s burgeoning terrorist community just can’t catch a break. We are absolutely committed to not letting the zealots spread fear and disrupt our idyllic lifestyle. Apparently... |
| Video: Visit a rural pharmacy in Haiti A Charlotte group is in Haiti to work with an established Presbyterian charity in Haiti called El Shaddai. They operate 30 orphanages throughout the country. Video produced by Kim Brattain. Also... |
| |The Hel&squo; author addresses criticism Why do the black characters in Kathryn Stockett’s “The Help” speak in dialect, while the white characters don’t? The bestselling author took on that question and others... |
| Big cuts in Fort Mill, Rock Hill schools More than 70 teachers and dozens of other employees could lose jobs next school year in the Fort Mill and Rock Hill systems, their superintendents announced Monday night in separate board meetings. ... |
| Greensboro College names new president Greensboro College has named Lawrence Czarda as its 18th president, according to an announcement. Czarda's selection followed an eight-month nationwide search. Czarda, who is currently vice... |
| Raleigh Divorce Lawyers Alert - Recent Changes to North Carolina Alienation of Affection Laws Raleigh, North Carolina, March 09, 2010 /EIN News/ -- The esteemed North Carolina divorce and family law attorneys at Gailor, Wallis & Hunt, PLLC constantly work on behalf of their clients to keep... |
| Credit union hits $1B milestone Local Government Federal Credit Union paused for a moment Tuesday to announce it had reached $1 billion in total assets, a “major business milestone” for the 27-year-old financial... |
| CapStone makes move into Cary CapStone Bank , a Raleigh-based business lender, is opening a loan production office in Cary. To head up the facility at 1140 Kildaire Farm Road, CapStone has tapped industry veteran Jonathan... |
| General Growth offered $3.9B infusion has received proposals to receive $3.9 billion from two investment firms. The company hopes a capital infusion will help speed its exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy... |
| Free Dental Work Could Draw Hundreds Free Dental Work Could Draw Hundreds - Hundreds could line up for the free clinic in Durham this Friday and Saturday.Read the Full Story at:... |
| Durham Man Wanted In Connection With South Plum Shooting Durham Man Wanted In Connection With South Plum Shooting - Durham Police are looking for a man wanted in connection with a shooting on South Plum Street.Read the Full Story at:... |
| NASCAR puts Carl Edwards on probation for 3 races CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sticking with its "boys, have at it" attitude, NASCAR placed Carl Edwards on probation for three races Tuesday for deliberately wrecking Brad Keselowski's car last weekend in... |
| NYC chef creates breast milk cheese NEW YORK — Breast milk cheese, anyone? A Manhattan chef has posted a recipe on his blog for what he calls "My spouse's mommy milk cheese." Daniel Angerer co-owns Klee Brasserie with his wife... |
| State official's death considered homicide RALEIGH Kathy Taft, the state Board of Education member found badly beaten in a West Raleigh home over the weekend, died shortly after noon today, police announced. Police had mistakenly announced... |
| Services are today for Iredell commissioner STATESVILLE -- Services are at 3 p.m. today for Godfrey Williams, chairman of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners who died Saturday after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. ... |
| NC school board member dies following assault RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The family of a longtime member of North Carolina's state school board says she has died from the injuries she suffered in a weekend... |
| NC gov visits Franklin Graham, Samaritan's Purse BOONE, N.C. (AP) -- Gov. Beverly Perdue visited Franklin Graham's relief organization during a trip to the North Carolina mountains to see what Samaritan's Purse is doing around the... |
| Florida State's Singleton ACC's top defender Singleton was the leading vote-getter on the league's all-defensive team after leading the league in steals at 2.3 per game. He also averaged 1.5 blocks per... |
| Streets at Southpoint mall owner adds $3.9 billion to Brookfield plan General Growth Properties Inc. , owner of The Streets at Southpoint mall in Durham, said its biggest debt and equity holders offered to jointly invest $3.93 billion in the company, bolstering a plan... |
| Market not impressed with Cisco router Cisco Systems’ unveiling Tuesday of a new routing system that it says will be the foundation of the new Internet drew a lukewarm response from the market as shares in the company fell by about... |
