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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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$515 million proposal would save NC health plan

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North Carolina state employees and school teachers would pay a monthly premium for their own coverage for the first time and face higher co-pays and deductibles to keep the health plan solvent in legislation given initial approval by the Senate. Full story...
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6 arrested for beating driver who hit pedestrian

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Vance County officials have charged six men with assault in the beating of a driver who had struck a pedestrian. Full story...
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NC couple charged with abusing children, pets

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A Rowan County couple that runs a pet store has been charged with animal cruelty and child abuse. Full story...
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Army's Fort Bragg readies for incoming troops

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A task force overseeing an influx of nearly 3,000 military and support personnel at Fort Bragg is meeting to discuss the impact on an 11-county region. Full story...
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More than 1,000 caught in NC drunk driving effort

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Law enforcement officials in North Carolina say more than 1,000 people were arrested during the state's weeklong St. Patrick's Day "Booze It and Lose It" campaign. Full story...
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Man killed as tree falls on truck in NC storms

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A Polk County man has died when a tree fell on his pickup truck during storms that moved across North Carolina Full story...
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NC ferry service still restricted by boat repairs

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North Carolina transportation officials say abbreviated ferry service will continue for a couple of more weeks between Ocracoke and Cedar Island. Full story...
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NC crime lab bill unanimously approved by Senate

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Several changes designed to improve North Carolina's state crime lab and its credibility following a scathing report about past work is one vote away from Gov. Beverly Perdue's desk. Full story...
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More cell phone limits in car debated by NC House

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The latest effort to limit distracted drivers mashing down cell phone buttons or checking smartphone screens may split the top leaders in the North Carolina Legislature. Full story...
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Father, daughter shot after Fayetteville car crash

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A man and his 7-year-old daughter have been hurt after an assailant jumped out of a car and began shooting following a crash on a main highway in Fayetteville. Full story...
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Plan puts NC health insurance on chopping block

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Most of North Carolina's state workers, teachers and retirees would pay more for health insurance but get fewer benefits under a half-billion-dollar change being considered by lawmakers. Full story...
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