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NC man prepares for next chapter in his life
David Whitaker knows a thing or two about fighting. The retired Air Force master sergeant spent more than 20 years battling America's enemies around the globe.
Bill would offer more protection to bus-riding children
As one of the primary sponsors of a House Bill aimed at protecting children as they board and leave school buses, N.C. Rep.
Dirt flies in race for state GOP boss
North Carolina Republicans will choose a new party chairman Saturday in a race that has turned into a bitter brawl marked by personal accusations, a lawsuit and the sort of high-powered campaigns usually reserved for races for governor or the U.S. Senate.
Chatham Journal - Chatham County, NC
Central Carolina Community College's Basic Law Enforcement Training graduates 28 cadets
" Central Carolina Community College's Basic Law Enforcement Training programs in Chatham and Lee counties recently graduated 28 cadets.
Former Raleigh mayor sues over claim that he is gay
Tom Fetzer, Raleigh's former mayor, filed a libel lawsuit against a Wilmington radio host this week for distributing an anonymous letter insinuating that Fetzer is gay.
Man accused of dragging officer at checkpoint
A man is charged with dragging a Lee County deputy. Lester Williams, Jr. is facing two counts of attempted murder for allegedly dragging Lt.
Lee County poised for hard times' end
Lee County is part of the most prosperous region in the state, yet a world away from it.
Mom, Daughter Charged In Tax Refund Scam
A Spring Lake mother and daughter have been charged with scamming people out of thousands of dollars with counterfeit checks, according to Cumberland County Sheriff's Detectives.
Molesting suspect rejects plea deal
The trial for a man accused of molesting 15 girls while he was their coach at a local gymnastics school has been set tentatively for August.
Robinson Withdraws From Race To Be NC Gop Chairman
Another candidate to lead the North Carolina Republican Party has dropped out of the race.
Senior projects could be scrapped
North Carolina's requirement that seniors finish a high school graduation project could be dead before it even begins.
Adams joins crowded field for NC Gop chairman
Feb 23, 2009 A former Lee County commissioner said he'll be an inspiring leader for GOP activists if elected North Carolina Republican Party chairman.
Adams joins crowded field for NC Gop chairman
A former Lee County commissioner said he'll be an inspiring leader for GOP activists if elected North Carolina Republican Party chairman.
Public Forums Set For Superintendent Search
One county school system wants public input as it selects a new school superintendent.
Caterpillar says it will cut 20,000 jobs. That's about 18 percent of its work force.
Last Act For Downtown Sanford Theater?
A historic landmark in Lee County might have to close its doors for good. Officials with the Temple Theatre in Downtown Sanford say they need $120,000 to finish the current season.
Burning Coal tries to circumvent language barrier
Edna Lee Figueroa had a busy life in film, television and theater before moving to Sanford from Puerto Rico about a year ago.
Quail Ridge Books & Music is raising money for the Kay Yow/Women's Basketball Coach Association Cancer Fund, named for the women's basketball coach at N.C. State.
Two Raleigh Charter Schools Fight To Stay Open
Two Raleigh charter schools are fighting to stay open. North Carolina Department of Instruction staff members have recommended that the state school board deny renewal of charters for PreEminent Charter and ...
Ga. man admits to pot-grow operation in states including NC
A Georgia man is headed to federal prison following his conviction for running a multistate marijuana operation that included grow operations in North Carolina.