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North Carolina Donut Shop Named In Hepatitis A Warning
Fri, 18 May 2012 09:53:43 -0700
North Carolina donut shop, Dixie Donuts, has been named in a hepatitis A warning. The implicated Dixie Donuts is located on N.C. 268 West. The Wilkes County Health Department is investigating a confirmed case of hepatitis A at the shop, … Continue reading →
Fracking in North Carolina could carry extra risks
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:32:03 -0700
The state’s natural gas reserves are much closer to groundwater than in other states, and the rock in between is not watertight and could allow potent chemicals to contaminate drinking water supplies.
North Carolina a political headache for Democrats
Sat, 12 May 2012 02:18:22 -0700
Once a bright spot for President Barack Obama, North Carolina is now more like a political migraine less than four months before Democrats open the party's national convention in Charlotte.
Fred Skillern has turned ‘junk’ into millions, personal power
Sat, 19 May 2012 21:33:05 -0700
Many who have wanted to be a candidate for elected office in Hamilton County have driven north past the Soddy-Daisy city limits sign and parked in a gravel lot outside Dixie Souvenirs.
North Carolina gay marriage foes have a slight lead ahead of Tuesday vote
Fri, 11 May 2012 14:37:38 -0700
Supporters of gay marriage in North Carolina have out-raised and out-advertised their opponents ahead of a vote on May 8 over whether the state constitution should be amended to specifically bar same-sex couples from marrying or entering into domestic partnerships. Despite this effort, 55 percent of North Carolinians say they plan to vote for the amendment [...]
North Carolina man arrested in 1997 fatal stabbing in Portland, police say
Tue, 01 May 2012 17:14:51 -0700
The case involved the death of 59-year-old John Frederick Phillips in May 1997. He was killed at an apartment in the 3900 block of North Albina Avenue.
Primary Day: North Carolina debates Amendment One, tea party vs. Lugar in Indiana
Tue, 08 May 2012 10:44:45 -0700
By Stephanie Whiteside / current.com Update: North Carolina voters have passed an amendment to their state constitution defining marriage as between one man and one woman. The referendum, North Carolina Amendment One, effectively makes all gay unions illegal, including civil unions and other types of domestic parthnerships. ABC News reports that with 43 percent of precincts reporting more than ...
East-West all-star rosters set in basketball & football
Thu, 17 May 2012 20:47:56 -0700
GREENSBORO,NC (WWAY) - Our region will be represented on July 16 in Greensboro. We've posted the rosters for the East-West All-Star boys basketball game below. We'll post the girls rosters as soon as they become available. Basketball: East Alex Bradley Pine Forest Elon Edwards Rose Terrill Hilliard Rocky Mount Denzel Ingram Chapel Hill DJ Mason West Bladen Josh Mellette Southern Lee Shi’Chee ...
Fresh from the farms: North Carolina farmers markets are open for business
Tue, 15 May 2012 08:19:27 -0700
Craving fresh vegetables from local farms? North Carolina has you covered. Farmers markets have been opening for the season in recent months, offering residents produce and more from local farmers.
In North Carolina gay marriage vote, it's Bill Clinton versus Billy Graham
Mon, 07 May 2012 08:04:05 -0700
As North Carolina prepares to vote on a controversial amendment to the state constitution that would define marriage as between a man and a woman, both sides are making their final push, including enlisting high-profile backers -- such as former President Bill Clinton and …