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More than 50 arrested at protest of NC policies

18 hours, 49 minutes ago

The fourth week of protests led by the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP has ended in the arrests of more than 50 people at the state legislature.

Correction: Nuclear Plant Shutdown-NC story

3 days ago

Since the two North Carolina utilities merged to make Duke Energy the country's largest electric company, the Charlotte-based company has cut back on plans for Progress Energy nuclear plants.

Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dies of apparent suicide

4 days ago

The sheriff said Trickle's body was found near his pickup at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Boger City, N.C., about 40 miles northwest of Charlotte.

Sheriff: Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71

4 days ago

The sheriff says Trickle's body was found near his pickup truck at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Boger City, N.C., about 40 miles northwest of Charlotte.

UNC beats Lehigh 16-7 in 1st round of NCAAs

9 days ago

Chad Tutton and Jimmy Bitter had three goals and an assist apiece to lead North Carolina past Lehigh 16-7 on Saturday in the first round of the NCAA men's lacrosse tournament.

FDIC closes bank in North Carolina

10 days ago

Regulators say they have closed a bank in North Carolina, bringing the number of U.S. bank failures to 11 this year.

Police: 61-year-old NC woman strangles husband, 77

12 days ago

Investigators say a 61-year-old woman has been charged with murder after strangling her elderly husband at their home in North Carolina.

Wyo., NC C130 crews practice fighting wildfires

13 days ago

"The North Carolina Air National Guard's 145th Airlift Wing joined Wyoming's 153rd in this week's training flights over drop areas in southeastern Wyoming and northern Colorado.

NC couple accused of zip-tying 4-year-old girl

14 days ago

North Carolina authorities are accusing a couple of using zip ties to bind their 4-year-old daughter's wrists and ankles to a baby gate.

Officials: Obama naming NC's Watt for housing post

20 days ago

Erskine Bowles, a fellow North Carolinian and former White House chief of staff under President Bill Clinton, praised Watts as a first-rate selection.

North Carolina OG Jonathan Cooper hopes to be long gone by the time the Cowboys...

20 days ago

"I probably wouldn't like to fall that far," the North Carolina guard said with a laugh Wednesday.

AP source: Obama naming NC's Watt for housing post

20 days ago

Erskine Bowles, a fellow North Carolinian and former White House chief of staff under President Bill Clinton, praised Watts as a first-rate selection.

Kansas recovers from slow start to shake North Carolina

20 days ago

The Jayhawks wound up outscoring North Carolina 49-28 after halftime, sending them into the South Regional semifinals against fourth-seeded Michigan on Friday in Arlington, Texas.

APNewsBreak: NC woman IDs donor in rabies case

64 days ago

A North Carolina woman says her child's father is the Air Force mechanic whose rabies-infected organs were transplanted into multiple recipients, including a Maryland man who died.

No. 9 Miami beats UNC 87-77 for 1st ACC title

64 days ago

After helping North Carolina turn its season around, P.J. Hairston nearly carried the Tar Heels to an Atlantic Coast Conference tournament championship.

N.C. renewable energy program would end under state House bill

68 days ago

In 2007, North Carolina became the first Southern state to require electric utilities to use renewable resources as a matter of policy.

Five companies vie to build wind farms off North Carolina coastline

69 days ago

That includes a proposal for wind turbines off the coast of Atlantic City, N.J., made by Fishermen's Energy LLC, which is among the companies to express interest in leasing waters off North...

Most N.C. gun deaths are from handguns, not 'assault' weapons

69 days ago

Bouchard is former assistant director of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, where he supervised 26 regional offices across the country, including North Carolina.

Feds bust up $100M NC crop insurance fraud ring

70 days ago

The USDA's Office of Inspector General said the recent string of crop insurance convictions in eastern North Carolina eclipses similar investigations anywhere else in the United States.

Warrant: Agent provided ex-UNC players cash

71 days ago

He said if a decision to prosecute is made, it will "more than likely" be in his county because that is where the University of North Carolina is located.

No. 15 UNC falls to No. 6 Duke in ACC title game

71 days ago

Jones, who hung 22 points on North Carolina in a 65-58 win last week in Durham, put the Blue Devils up by 20 for the first time with a free throw with 17:21 left.

No. 6 Duke women claim ACC crown by beating UNC

71 days ago

Duke led by as many as 26, shot nearly 57 percent and outrebounded North Carolina by six to cruise to its third title in four years.

No. 3 Duke hammers North Carolina 69-53

72 days ago

Cook added 12 points and completely outplayed UNC freshman point guard Marcus Paige, who regressed from his recent strong play with four points on 1-for-6 shooting and five turnovers in 32 minutes.

No. 10 Terps fall to UNC in ACC women's semis

72 days ago

Maryland entered as the nation's No. 2 team in rebounding margin at plus-15 but North Carolina outrebounded the Terps by six to deny them their 14th berth in the finals.

No. 15 UNC women top BC 62-57 in ACCs

73 days ago

UNC won both regular-season meetings by 28 points apiece, but this one stayed tight throughout.

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