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White House Calls For Increased Grid Spending

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 12, 2013 | National

An Obama Administration report says the cost of weather-related power outages is rising as storms grow more severe and the U.S. electric grid gets older. It calls for increased spending on the nation’s electric power system.

NCAA No Longer Selling Jerseys

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 9, 2013 | Collegiate

The NCAA is getting out of the memorabilia business.

New Security Measures Set at Panthers’ Stadium

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 9, 2013 | Professional

New security measures await fans entering Bank of American Stadium to watch the Carolina Panthers in their preseason opener.

Obama to Sign Student Loan Bill Friday

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 9, 2013 | National

The White House says President Barack Obama will sign a bill Friday to lower the costs of borrowing for millions of students.

Smith Says Not Getting Complacent Key to Success

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 8, 2013 | Professional

Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith says the reason he’s been able to play 12 years in the NFL is because he never allowed himself to get complacent.

Doeren: Thornton to Sit Out NC State Opener

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 8, 2013 | Collegiate

A North Carolina State running back who was arrested on a misdemeanor assault charge this summer will sit out the Wolfpack’s first game.

ACC Completes Bowl Lineup for 2014-19

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 8, 2013 | ACC

The Atlantic Coast Conference has completed its bowl lineup for the 2014-19 seasons.

NC Checks Progress on High School Graduation Rates

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 8, 2013 | Pre-K - 12 Education

North Carolina is finding out whether high school graduation rates can continue the improvement of recent years.

Rivera Blasts Players Following ‘Chippy’ Practice

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 7, 2013 | National

Panthers coach Ron Rivera ripped into his players after what he called a “chippy” practice.

Bobcats Open the Season on the Road at Houston

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 7, 2013 | National

The Bobcats and new free agent pickup Al Jefferson open the 2013-14 season Oct. 30 on the road against James Harden and the Houston Rockets.

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