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GOP, Obama Line Up Behind Modest Budget Deal

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 11, 2013 | National

Top Republicans and President Barack Obama are lining up behind a modest but hard-won bipartisan budget agreement that seeks to replace a portion of tough spending cuts facing the Pentagon and domestic agencies.

NC Teachers Group Plans New Steps Against Changes

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 11, 2013 | Pre-K - 12 Education

An advocacy group representing North Carolina teachers is promising more action to resist a new state law that eliminates job protections and shifts toward performance pay.

Clawson Ready To Begin Rebuilding Wake Forest

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 11, 2013 | ACC

Dave Clawson is eager to start his next rebuilding project at Wake Forest.

AP-GfK Poll: Low Approval Of Congress, Obama

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 11, 2013 | National

Nearly two-thirds say they would like to see their House member replaced.

Wal-Mart, AIG Say They Plan Nearly 700 NC Jobs

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 11, 2013 | Business

The world’s largest retail store chain and a financial company that got the biggest U.S. government bailout five years ago are opening new North Carolina operations that expect to employ nearly 700 workers.

Wolfpack’s Thornton, Jones facing drug charges

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 6, 2013 | ACC

Shadrach Thornton and safety J.J. Jones were cited Wednesday with misdemeanor simple possession of marijuana

South Africans Mourn, Celebrate Mandela

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 5, 2013 | International

Mourners also say it is a time to celebrate the achievements of the iconic former South African president and anti-apartheid leader.

UNC Academic Scandal: Ex-prof To Plead Not Guilty

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 4, 2013 | Crime

A defense attorney says a former professor at the center of an academic scandal involving athletes at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will plead not guilty to a felony fraud charge.

NC School Safety Panel Holding First Meeting

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 4, 2013 | Safety

A panel asked by Gov. Pat McCrory to recommend ways to make North Carolina public schools safer is holding its first meeting.

MBB: No. 10 Duke Beats No. 22 Michigan, 79-69

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 4, 2013 | State

Quinn Cook had 24 points and nine assists to help No. 10 Duke beat No. 22 Michigan 79-69 on Tuesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

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