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Taylor Woodson has driven some nice cars. His job detailing cars at a dealership in Virginia when he was 15 gave him access to drive Porsches and BMWs, and they were great.

Submitted by WWAY on 3 July 2009 - 5:52pm. Preparations continue as Battleship Blast excitement grows a oeIt's the birth of our nation; the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th 1776,a said LCpl.

Some of what's swirling around: - From a loyal reader: Mike Bettes has been filling-in for the vacationing Al Roker on NBC's Today show this week.

A historic vote is taking place at the Smithfield Packing plant in Tar Heel this week for the company's five thousand workers.

Eastern North Carolina, and Wilson County in particular, has a long, proud history with the East Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

The state's newest Powerball multimillionaire is going back to school. Jeff Wilson of Kings Mountain said he plans to enroll in college and earn his master's in public administration after winning an $88.1 million Powerball jackpot from the North Carolina Education Lottery.

Many famous singers call North Carolina home in between tours and making recordings--from gospel great Shirley Caesar to country crooner Randy Travis.

Wilson resident Sally Miller represented Wilson County as a delegate for the N.C. Senior Tar Heel Legislature.

Ty Lawson's quickness led North Carolina to a national title. Now he wants companies to identify him with "speed." COMMENT Comments Your browser's settings may be preventing you from commenting on and viewing comments about this item.

The 411 on Alamance County's 211 service? County residents still aren't using referral service as much as those who live in some other Tar Heel counties, but they are using it a lot more as of late.

The Tar Heel football program's final camp day hasn't disappointed, with high level talent and high level competition.

Submitted by WWAY on 19 June 2009 - 4:38pm. Blueberry Festival set for Saturday There are plenty of ways to enjoy blueberries, but on a June weekend in the Tar Heel State there's only one place that enjoys them the most.

The Four Corners Restaurant has been the subject of rumors recently. WCHL's Matt Stradley filed this report.

A lot of people think that the big Walter Davis Library at UNC-Chapel Hill is named after the great basketball player.

ELIZABETHTOWN a ' Bladen County authorities are still awaiting the identify of the person found in the trunk of a car recovered at the boat landing in Tar Heel last week.

Outside Paris this week, planes will fly, and aviation executives will wheel and deal, despite a global recession casting a gloomy cloud over festivities.

Well, the Tribe didn't get the guy I had hoped for , but they did select one of the five pitchers written about earlier today, University of North Carolina's Alex White... by Chris Kreitzer 48 reads Sports Well, the Tribe didn't get the guy I had hoped for , but they did select one of the five pitchers written about earlier today , University of ...

Tar Heels junior first baseman Dustin Ackley was picked No. 2 overall by the Seattle Mariners.

With the 2009 College World Series just days away, The Tar Heel Baseball team began their preparations for the challenge that awaits them in Omaha.

First, the Mariners' pick: High school shortstop Nick Franklin of Florida. He's 6-1, 170 pounds and a switch-hitter. He has committed to Auburn.