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NC could approve concealed guns in parks, eateries

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North Carolina lawmakers are moving toward allowing people with concealed handgun permits into more restaurants and into public parks, but not necessarily when children are involved in sporting events. Full story...
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Law officers tell NC motorists to slow down

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The state Highway Patrol and local police departments are encouraging drivers to slow down on North Carolina's roads. Full story...
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Juror in Gastonia murder case cites harassment

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A juror in the trial of a man convicted of killing a University of North Carolina Charlotte student says he's being harassed. Full story...
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Asheville highway dropped from NC DOT plans

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Funding for a by-pass that was planned to give motorists a safer route through Asheville has been dropped from the North Carolina Department of Transportation's 10-year plan. Full story...
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Feds' rail money could slow down in NC House bill

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North Carolina's new slice of money from the federal government to improve Piedmont passenger train service could be pushed back under legislation being considered by state lawmakers. Full story...
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Swain County DSS director suspended during probe

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The director of the Swain County Department of Social Services has been placed on leave while police investigate the death of a toddler who was being monitored by the agency. Full story...
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Carolinas utilities report radiation from Japan

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Electric utilities in North Carolina and South Carolina report they have detected trace radiation from Japan's nuclear reactor accidents that followed an earthquake and tsunami. Full story...
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Man charged with attacking toddler in NC hospital

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A Wilkes County man has been arrested and charged with trying to kill a toddler in a children's hospital in Winston-Salem. Full story...
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Dunn pastor charged with sexual battery

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A Baptist minister from Harnett County is scheduled to appear in court to face charges of sexual battery. Full story...
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Critics target NC bill limiting DAs evidence risk

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Defense attorneys and people who were wrongly convicted after their lawyers did not get crucial investigative details are criticizing legislation proposed in North Carolina. Full story...
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Groups want info on concert dustup at Fort Bragg

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Two civil liberties groups are asking the Army for information on Fort Bragg's handling of a Christian concert last fall and a secular-themed event that was canceled by organizers. Full story...
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NC unemployment down in February

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North Carolina has more people drawing a paycheck and fewer collecting unemployment benefits. Full story...
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Black Film Fesitval kicks off

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The North Carolina Black Film Festival kicked off on Thursday night. People filed into the Cameron Art Museum for the free reception. In its tenth year the festival showcases dozens of short and feature-length narratives, documentaries and animation. Full story...
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NC gov puts lawmakers on notice with reorg plan

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Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue is moving ahead with her previously announced plan to consolidate North Carolina state government, but will need support from the Republican-led Legislature to carry it out. Full story...
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