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Business Expo and the Barack Obama town hall meeting are expected to cause traffic delays near the N.C. State Fairgrounds on Thursday. via NBC 17

The latest news on upcoming events: Country singer Eric Church headlines the first Stock Cars & Guitars event at DeSoto Super Speedway on May 3. The North Carolina native, signed to Capitol Nashville Records, ... via HeraldTribune.com

Under pressure from state and local governments and AOPA, the Navy is abandoning a supplemental environmental impact study in favor of a new study on the impact of building an outlying landing field, or OLF, in ... via AOPA Pilot

Sen. Barack Obama will be in North Carolina today, and Sen. Hillary Clinton returns to the state Friday. via News Observer

“We know what kind of person we?ve got right now”

It was cold and nasty outside, but inside was warm and inviting as Fifth District Representative Annie Mobley greeted her constituents with hugs during a reception held Sunday afternoon at the Perquimans County ... via The Daily Advance

“That isn't the kind of thing you predict, at least we didn't”

Bill Gates Sr., the chairman of the largest foundation in the world, says it wasn't one single moment or dramatic event that drew him to early learning, but a gradual realization of just how crucial a child's ... via KING5 News

There are concerns that the assassination of a senior aide to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr will raise tensions between al-Sadr's Mahdi Army militia and the Iraqi government. via KWCH

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole questions the Navy's decision to move forward with plans to study two proposed OLF sites in North Carolina. via WITN

“It's a good time to get out and see old friends and eat supper”

If you're looking for something to do this week, the Drexel Spring Carnival might be your answer. via The Morganton News Herald

For more information please contact the Sheraton New Bern Hotel at 638-3585. 6/6 Cool Cabana Deck Party Join the Sheraton New Bern Hotel every Friday night from April 18-September 26 for the Cool Cabana Deck ... via WNCT-TV Greenville

“There is no question that it comes in response to significant congressional pressure ... but the agencies deserve credit for reading the writing on the wall and taking substantive steps to deal with a clear and critical problem”

Amid investigations into fatal shootings of civilians and allegations of tax violations, Blackwater USA's multimillion-dollar contract to protect diplomats in Baghdad has been renewed, the State Department said ... via News Observer

Defense Secretary Robert Gates is considering a recommendation to shut down a controversial intelligence office. via WLOS

“It's all of us, not just one of us”

There's no guarantee that organized opposition will prevent the U.S. Navy from building an outlying landing field in either Camden or Gates counties. via The Daily Advance

Free smoking cessation workshop. Albemarle Hospital is offering a free, eight-week smoking cessation workshop starting Monday. via Daily Advance

“We invest in great leaders and get behind great aspiration.”

The announcement Wednesday of a $1.4 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is an important public demonstration of confidence in what Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools have accomplished and the direction the system is headed. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg community should take note.

The money will be used to aid teachers and principals at the five lowest-performing high schools. It will provide data throughout the year to help them give customized help to academically struggling students. Read more

“We're thrilled to be able to add our ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour event coverage to America One's lineup of major sports properties starting in April”

DAYTONA BEACH , FL - ' The Southeast's newest and fastest growing Late Model series, the RC Cola / MoonPie ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour, today announced it has reached a television distribution agreement for the ... via The Frontstretch

Libraries to close for Easter. All libraries of the East Albemarle Regional Library System will be closed today for the Easter holiday. via Daily Advance

“As we work to diversify the economy and expand the capacity for good-paying jobs, we expect to see more good companies opening in the area.”

Roanoke Manufacturing, Inc. is announcing the opening of their industrial plant in Lewiston for building brush cutters, rotary cutters, and poultry house crusters. via WNCT-TV Greenville

“Puerto Vallarta is beautiful when you go like a tourist”

Melanie Bernal and 2 of her children, Joy ,7, and London, 4, left for Mexico on Friday morning to join Melanie's husband and the girls' father Ramon Bernal who had been deported because of his immigration ... via Post and Courier

“Most of the time we can figure out someone's motive.”

A Gates County man has been charged with intentionally setting several wildfires that recently consumed 450 acres in the county. via The Daily Advance