October could signal direction for NC jobless rate Nov 21, 2009
RALEIGH (AP) North Carolina s unemployment figures for October could show whether a predicted late-year jobs crunch is hitting the state economy. Advertisement. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
New resistant strain of swine flu reported Nov 21, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. -- A cluster of four Tamiflu-resistant cases of H1N1 flu at Duke University Medical Center have raised concerns that changes in the virus may make severe infections more difficult to treat. Three of the Duke patients died. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Army relents, will allow media at Palin book event Nov 21, 2009
RALEIGH, North Carolina (AP) The U.S. Army has reversed its position and now says it will open former Republican vice presidential candidate 's appearance on to media despite fears the event will turn into political grandstanding against President. Fort Bragg officials said Friday in a news advisory that any interested media will be able to attend. (USA Today)
FBI Looking For NC Fugitive In Jacksonville Nov 21, 2009
Raleigh Police Say Man Wanted In Connection With Armed Bank Robbery ... -- The FBI and police in Raleigh, N.C., said they are looking for a fugitive who may be in Jacksonville. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Crisp honored by Army All-American invite Nov 21, 2009
NC State offensive tackle commitment Robert Crisp, a five-star prospect from Athens Drive High in Raleigh, N.C., was officially invited to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Tex. Before his announcement, Crisp spoke briefly with The Wolfpacker, and here are highlights from that interview. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
State Club looking for a rebound Nov 21, 2009
RALEIGH The , an exclusive dining and meeting establishment for alumni, is designed to be the school s living room ... City Guide Spotlight - Raleigh/Durham. (Triangle Business Journal)
Goddard plans two new Triangle schools, one in Raleigh and one in Durham Nov 21, 2009
Two new Goddard Schools are planned for the Triangle region in the next year, with one opening in north Raleigh in March and another opening in Durham in later 2010 ... The 8,000-square-foot north Raleigh school will be at 6600 Creedmoor Road near the Lynn Road intersection ... Other Goddard franchise locations are in Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Clayton, Wake Forest and the Brier Creek area of Raleigh. (Triangle Business Journal)
Doc Faces Ax for Calling Patient Fat Nov 21, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 20, 2009 ... The News ver of Raleigh reported the North Carolina Medical Board will decide if Dr. Earl Sunderhaus of Asheville overstepped the bounds of professional decency. (CBS News)
Unbeaten Trojans prevail in OT Nov 21, 2009
com Harnett Central's Brandon McClean pressures Southeast Raleigh's Gabe Henderson into an incompletion ... Junior quarterback Brian Taylor walked in untouched on a 10-yard quarterback draw to give the Trojans a 27-21 victory over Greater Neuse River 4-A Conference rival Southeast Raleigh ... Trojans senior defensive lineman Brandon McLean came free up the middle on Southeast Raleigh's overtime possession, forcing a quick throw on third down that sailed high and ended up in the hands of Central... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Eye doc may lose license after calling patient fat Nov 21, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. -- A North Carolina doctor could lose his medical license after a patient complained he made cutting criticisms, including telling her she was fat. The News ver of Raleigh reported the North Carolina Medical Board will decide if Dr. Earl Sunderhaus of Ashe 00004000 ville overstepped the bounds of professional decency. (Fresno Bee)
Summaries and scores Nov 21, 2009
TRAVIS LONG - tlong @newsobserver Harnett Central quarterback Brian Taylor, right, slips past Southeast Raleigh's Damian McBride ... (2) Harnett Central 27, (7) SE Raleigh 21 (OT) ... Southeast Raleigh 21. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Football coaches would give thanks for a win tonight Nov 21, 2009
Garner showed its ability when it beat Southeast Raleigh. "Fuquay-Varina (10-2) at Southern Pines Pinecrest (10-2): A few years ago, the idea of Pinecrest winning 10 of 12 games would have seemed ridiculous, but coach Chris Metzer has built a powerhouse. The Patriots' only losses were to Lumberton and Richmond County.Fuquay is led by fullback Cory Hunter's 1,993 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns. The Bengals' losses to Middle Creek and Holly Springs were by a total of five points.Leesville Road... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Cole Making Progress Nov 21, 2009
By Pack PrideDate: Nov 18, 2009 RALEIGH, N.C. -- Audie Cole doesn't have any delusions about how bad this season has been for NC State. Please or to read the rest of this story. (StateFans.com)
Rules Differ for Palin at Military Bases Nov 21, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. Nov. 20, 2009. Rules Differ for Palin at Military Bases. (CBS News -- Politics)
* Nokia, Sony Ericsson to cut jobs Nov 21, 2009
AFP AND AP , HELSINKI, AND RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA Saturday, Nov 21, 2009, Page 11. Nokia, the worlds biggest mobile phone maker, said yesterday it would shed about 330 jobs in Finland and Denmark as part of a streamlining of its vast research and development operations. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
National Hockey League Game Capsules Nov 20, 2009
Raleigh, NC (Sports Network) - Erik Cole scored with 2. 9 seconds left in regulation, and Tuomo Ruutu tallied in the shootout and added a career-high four assists, as the Carolina Hurricanes came back from a three-goal deficit to shock the Toronto Maple Leafs, 6-5, at RBC Center. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Surging Tigers up next for slumping Cavaliers Nov 20, 2009
8 yards, most recently beating North Carolina State 43-23 last Saturday in Raleigh. With a win on senior day against Virginia (3-7, 2-4), Clemson would clinch a spot in the ACC championship game to face the Yellow Jackets, who needed a 36-yard field goal in the final minute to win the first meeting 30-27 in Atlanta on Sept. 10. (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Women's Basketball Nov 20, 2009
vs. Lynn University (Exhibition). vs. Webber International. (Fausports.com)
STEVENS: Lobos Stunned in Overtime 2-1 by Portland Pilots Nov 20, 2009
Portland advances to a second NCAA battle Sunday in Raleigh, N.C. against the North Carolina Wolfpack. The goal stunned the Lobos and also the crowd of 2,114, which seemed to be waiting for a whistle on the contact that left Green on the turf. (Golobos.com)
NC says life inmates cant shorten sentences Nov 20, 2009
RALEIGH (AP) North Carolina officials said Thursday that a group of violent inmates who were nearly set free because of a quirky 1970s law that limited a life sentence to 80 years are not eligible to receive good behavior credits that would shorten their sentences. Advertisement. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Recruit Game Schedule Nov 20, 2009
Southeast Raleigh High School @ Harnett Central High School. Player(s) to Watch: (QB, '11). (InsideCarolina.com)
Army to Block Media at Palin Book Signing Nov 20, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. Nov. 19, 2009. Army to Block Media at Palin Book Signing. (CBS News)
Canes fight back to beat Toronto Nov 20, 2009
RALEIGH -- It was the kind of game the Carolina Hurricanes probably would not have won a few weeks ago. Maybe one week ago. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ochoa leads with 66; Wie drops out Nov 20, 2009
The Carolina Rollergirls flat-track roller-derby team will hold a charity doubleheader Saturday at Dorton Arena in Raleigh to raise money and awareness for the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Doors open at 5 p.m. Fans who bring two nonperishable food items for the Food Shuttle's BackPack Buddies program to receive a free league poster. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Syracuse blitzes No. 13 California Nov 20, 2009
Patrick Patterson had 20 points and nine rebounds, and John Wall of Raleigh added 21 points and six assists as the Wildcats (3-0) overcame a record-setting shooting performance by the Bearkats (2-1). No. 5 Villanova 69, George Mason 68: Freshman guard Isaiah Armwood hit a go-ahead 3-pointer 00004000 with 17 seconds left, rallying Villanova over George Mason 69-68 in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off in San Juan. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Army keeping media from Palin event at Ft. Bragg... Nov 20, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The U.S. Army plans to prevent media from covering Sarah Palin's appearance at Fort Bragg, fearing the event will turn into political grandstanding against President Barack Obama, officials said Thursday. Fort Bragg spokesman Tom McCollum told The Associated Press that Bragg's garrison commander and other Army officials had decided to keep media away from Palin's book promotion. (The Drudge Report)
Texas-based Total Facility Solutions expanding in Raleigh, creating 50 new jobs Nov 20, 2009
A Texas subcontracting company has opened an office in Raleigh and expects to hire about 50 workers over the next year ... It has leased 6,400 square feet in a building at Brier Creek in west Raleigh that will serve as the company s focal point for its life sciences facilities contracting service division and will be the company s regional hub for its existing renewable energy and technology business throughout the Southeast region ... City Guide Spotlight - Raleigh/Durham. (Triangle Business Journal)
Capital Investment, KS Bank sign deal Nov 20, 2009
Raleighs Capital Investment to provide services to KS Bank customers - Triangle Business Journal ... Raleighs Capital Investment to provide services to KS Bank customers ... Raleigh-based has signed an agreement with in Smithfield to provide the bank s customers with brokerage, money management, insurance and estate planning services. (Triangle Business Journal)
Authorities Find Body of Missing 5 Nov 20, 2009
"We were hoping that someone could carry her home," said Syd Severe, 42, who came from Raleigh to help with the search. "It's just sick.". (Fox News)
Army Fears Anti-Obama Politics at Palin Event Nov 20, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Officials at Fort Bragg in North Carolina say they don't want Monday's book-signing there by Sarah Palin to turn into an opportunity for political grandstanding against President Barack Obama. So, they're keeping the media from covering the appearance. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Title, State Semifinal Berths On The Line Nov 19, 2009
The top-seeded Knights (9-2) earned a berth in the title game by blasting fifth-seeded Raleigh Ravenscroft in the semifinals last weekend. The defending champions had little trouble against the Ravens, scoring on its first five possessions of the first half. (Bucknuts.com)
Nor'easter Destroys East Coast Beaches Nov 19, 2009
Jessica Gresko in Washington, Cain Burdeau in New Orleans and Barbara Rodriguez in Raleigh, N.C. contributed to this report. Copyright 2009 by. (Click2Houston, TX)
Wilson: 'They Fly Around and Make Plays' Nov 19, 2009
By Pack PrideDate: Nov 17, 2009 RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State sophomore quarterback Russell Wilson met with the media Tuesday morning to discuss Saturday's game against Virginia Tech. Please or to read the rest of this story. (StateFans.com)
Mat Mocs win two, fall at Central Michigan Nov 19, 2009
UTC will be back in action this Saturday as they travel to Raleigh, N.C., to wrestle in the Wolfpack Open, hosted by North Carolina State University. Page 1 of 1. (The University Echo, TN)
Salix to offer 5.5 million shares Nov 19, 2009
The Raleigh pharma company did not say at what price those shares would be offered but disclosed that the offering is expected to close on or about Nov. 23 ... City Guide Spotlight - Raleigh/Durham. (Triangle Business Journal)
Highwoods sells Winston-Salem properties Nov 19, 2009
The Raleigh real estate investment company also said it bought a 10-story office building in Tampa, Fla. for $24. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Sony Ericsson moves to Atlanta, closes sites Nov 19, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Cellphone handset maker Ericsson will move its North American headquarters from North Carolina to Atlanta and close a half-dozen sites worldwide as it retrenches against what it expects will be a tighter market and cuts about 1,600 jobs globally. The joint venture between Sweden's and Japan's Sony will consolidate product development operations by closing sites in ; Seattle; Miami; San Diego; Kista, Sweden; and , India, spokeswoman Stacy Doster said. (USA Today -- Money)
Top unsigned » Nov 19, 2009
Along with the floor general from Florida, top recruits (Baltimore/Lake Clifton) and (Raleigh, N.C./Word of God) are the best available ... PF, Raleigh, N.C./Word of God Player rank (position rank): 9 (4) Considering ... Several programs, including Maryland, have come to Raleigh to check in on him. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Ex-Easley operative at federal courthouse in NC Nov 19, 2009
RALEIGH (AP) A political operative who guided former Gov. Mike Easley s two campaigns for North Carolina s top office testified Wednesday before a federal grand jury investigating activities surrounding the Democratic governor ... Reiff, who was campaign manager for Easley s winning 2000 and 2004 gubernatorial campaigns, also declined to comment as he left the federal courthouse in Raleigh. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Latest sports headlines » Nov 19, 2009
Michael Palmer will touch Howard's Rock and run down the hill in Clemson's Memorial Stadium for the last time Saturday. And Palmer, a senior from Parkview High School, couldn't pick a better situation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Area boys hit road in soccer Nov 18, 2009
The Gryphons are paired against Raleigh Word of God in the first round. The winner will play Apex or Wilson Greenfield. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Will Shaniya's Mom Face Murder Charge? Nov 18, 2009
" Davis reported Shaniya missing from a mobile home park Nov. 10. Authorities first arrested Clarence Coe, but charges against him were dropped a day later when investigators tracked down McNeill after receiving a tip from a hotel employee. Additional information led investigators to a search site near Sanford on Sunday. They continued searching Monday, scouring miles of landscape, roads, ravines and fields on four-wheelers and with helicopters. "We were hoping that someone could carry her... (CBS News -- US)
Obama tabs NC attorney to Federal Trade Commission Nov 18, 2009
RALEIGH (AP) North Carolina s consumer protection chief for Attorney General Roy Cooper has been picked to join the Federal Trade Commission. Advertisement. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Women's Basketball ACCtion: Tuesday, November 17 Nov 18, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. - With three starters in early foul trouble, NC State's other two in the starting lineup shined in a 84-70 victory over Florida Atlantic Tuesday night at Reynolds Coliseum. Wolfpack starters Nikitta Gartrell, Lucy Ellison and Bonae Holston each picked up two fouls in the first 10 minutes of the game. (Theacc.com)
FreshBerry yogurt cafes slated for debut in the Triangle Nov 18, 2009
A Raleigh couple has signed a agreement to bring a new retail concept to the Triangle with plans to open two FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Cafe franchise locations in the Triangle in 2010 and potentially up to 50 locations throughout North Carolina in the next five years. John and Linda Lenzmeier of Raleigh will be the lead development agents for Freshberry franchises in North Carolina ... used to work for a produce and transportation company and now owns in Raleigh. (Triangle Business Journal)
Get more: Local/State Nov 18, 2009
Fans find tickets they purchased online for the popular rock band U2 in Raleigh are no good ... 2009 ABC Inc., WTVD-TV/DT Raleigh-Durham, NC. All Rights Reserved. (WTVD, NC)
Get more: ABC11 Investigates Nov 18, 2009
I-Team finds strong evidence of abuse and fraud by people who use handicap placards to hog downtown Raleigh parking ... Eyewitness News investigates how blood and urine samples kept ending up at a couple's house in Raleigh ... New documents uncovered by Eyewitness News show that federal investigators are looking for answers from Raleigh businessman James Webb after an ABC 11 investigation. (WTVD, NC)
San Diego chip firm picks Raleigh Nov 18, 2009
San Diegos Rapid Bridge sets up East Coast office in downtown Raleigh - Triangle Business Journal ... San Diegos Rapid Bridge sets up East Coast office in downtown Raleigh ... Semiconductor design company has opened a design center in downtown Raleigh that will give the San Diego firm an East Coast presence. (Triangle Business Journal)
Listen Live as FAU Tries to Silence the Wolfpack Nov 18, 2009
RALEIGH, NC - The Florida Atlantic women's basketball team invades Kay Yow Court tonight for a game against North Carolina State. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 pm with the pregame show starting at 6:45 pm. (Fausports.com)
Northampton County OKs new emergency vehicle Nov 18, 2009
Byers requested and received three bids from different dealerships White s Chevrolet Cadillac at 34,800, LBJ Chevrolet of Rocky Mount, 34,811 and Sir Walter Chevrolet of Raleigh, 34,820. None of these include sales tax. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Mecklenburg lags in share of stimulus Nov 17, 2009
Wake County and Raleigh has been allotted $468 per person; Guilford County and Greensboro, $487 ... Cathy Akroyd, spokeswoman for the state in Raleigh, says ARRA is designed to benefit the country s neediest areas. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Wabeno News: Yesterday, today and tomorrow Nov 17, 2009
Clara writes that Roberta Molthen Oakly from Woodstock Illinois, her sister Judi Molthen Fenoglio from Raleigh, North Carolina had come to revisit Carter on Nov. 6, 2009. Their parents Bob and Margaret Molthen had built a cabin in Carter on Elliot Road in 1972; Bobs brother Clarence Molthen also resided in Carter during that time. (Forest Republican, WI)
Body of missing 5-year-old NC girl found Nov 17, 2009
Associated Press Writer Mike Baker in Raleigh contributed to this report. The Associated Press. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Community Captain: Colin Summers Nov 17, 2009
The Carolina Panthers have selected Colin Summers, a senior at Needham Broughton High School (Raleigh, NC), as a 2009 Carolina Panthers Community Captain. The Carolina Panthers Community Captain program recognizes high school football student-athletes in North and South Carolina who excel in the classroom, in the community and on the field. (DeaconSports.com)
Men's Hoops Hosts NIT Action Monday and Tuesday Nov 17, 2009
ASU'S EARLIEST SEASON OPENERS Nov. 10, 2000--Tulsa 69, ASU 67 (Raleigh, N.C.) Nov. 13, 2009--@ASU 87, Western Illinois 35 Nov. 13, 2006--Nothern Arizona 75, @ASU 71 Nov. 13, 1998--@ASU 68, San Jose State 49. COACH SENDEK'S EARLIEST SEASON OPENERS Nov. 11, 1997--NC State 47, #19 Georgia 45 (East Rutherford, N.J.) Nov. 13, 2009--@ASU 87, Western Illinois 35 Nov. 13, 2006--Northern Arizona 75, ASU 71. (Thesundevils.com)
No. 12 Wisconsin Tops No. 22 ODU, 21-19 Nov 17, 2009
and in the NC State Open in Raleigh, N.C.. Final Results - #12 Wisconsin 21, #22 Old Dominion 19 125: #5 (ODU) dec. Drew Hammen (UW), 12-5 133: #10 Tyler Graff (UW) tech fall (ODU), 28-13, 6:56 141: (ODU) maj. (Odusports.com)
Dabo Swinney's Sunday teleconference Nov 17, 2009
Swinney called the 43-23 win in Raleigh on Saturday the offenses best game of the season. All three of our backs ran wellweve got a lot of guys stepping up, he said. (CUTigers.com)
Friday's high school football playoffs schedule Nov 17, 2009
Southeast Raleigh at Harnett Central. W-Salem Mt. Tabor at W-Salem Reynolds. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Schedule » Nov 17, 2009
Raleigh, N.C. 1 p.m.: No. 15 NC State (13-6-2) vs. winner of Portland-New Mexico. Charlottesville, Va. (ESPN -- College Sports)
* NHL: Blackhawks tame Sharks with quick overtime goal Nov 17, 2009
REUTERS AND AP, CHICAGO AND RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009, Page 19 ... HURRICANES 5, WILD 4 At Raleigh, North Carolina, Jussi Jokinen and Michael Leighton helped the hosts end their winless streak at 14 games, leading the Hurricanes to a shootout victory over Minnesota. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Friday night heroes Nov 17, 2009
Gabe Henderson, Southeast Raleigh: Led the Bulldogs over Greenville Rose with 123 yards passing and 100 yards rushing. Cory Hunter, Fuquay-Varina: Running back ran for 135 yards and a touchdown in a 27-13 win over Millbrook. (News & Observer -- Sports)
North Carolina Nov 16, 2009
Population: 8,049,313. Governor: Michael F. Easley (D, to January 2009). (CBS News -- US)
Owls Tripped Up by No. 24 Iowa State 80-40 Nov 16, 2009
The Owls will quickly return to action on Tuesday night in Raleigh, NC for a game against North Carolina State. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 pm. (Fausports.com)
Cultural factors help limit recession's impact Nov 16, 2009
Hans Huang, 36, was a partner in a Raleigh law firm until it merged with another company ... and the Moonlight Pizza Company in downtown Raleigh ... She is a social worker at Duke Raleigh Hospital and president of the local chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals. (Pensacola News Journal)
Early warning for some recruits Nov 16, 2009
Southeast Raleigh coach Daniel Finn took some pretty good whippings from Greenville Rose when he was a coach at Greenville D.H. Conley. Powerful Fuquay-Varina got it done on the ground Friday night. (News & Observer -- Sports)
