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  Via: Wtvd.com  The first of hundreds of new park and pay stations in downtown Raleigh are operational today.  The new parking spots are called the “Fayetteville Zone” and they’re located thur-out downtown Raleigh. MAYOR MEEKER said “There goal is to have spaces available on the street for people who are coming downtown to shop […]

Via: WRAL The Wake County Board of Commissioners voted Monday to resume insurance coverage of elective abortions for employees. For full story: Click Here

Via: WRAL.com A Granville County neighborhood was evacuated after a woman was found dead in her car where authorities found a chemical mixture inside… When authorities arrived they found a woman in a car in the driveway. One deputy investigating the vehicle said he inhaled the chemicals and felt a burning sensation in his throat. Raleigh […]

Via: WTVD.com Two years after her affair with John Edwards became public, Rielle Hunter is breaking her silence. In an interview with GQ magazine, Hunter says she is still in love with “Johnny,” as she refers to Edwards, and believes that he loves her. She also goes into detail about the money given to her […]

SAN FRANCISCO — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Saturday she’s confident the House will pass health care legislation and dismissed Republican criticism that she did not have enough votes for the measure. “We’re very excited about where we are and will not be deterred by estimates that have no basis in fact,” she said during […]

Hundreds gather at funeral to remember Kathy Taft Posted: 8:58 a.m. yesterday Updated: 11:24 p.m. yesterday Greenville, N.C. — High-profile state leaders attended a funeral service Saturday for state Board of Education member Kathy Taft, 62, who died of injuries sustained in an attack at a Raleigh home a week ago.

Site: Wral.com Severe weather watches and warnings NC County Reference Map Alleghany Flood Watch from 4:00 p.m., Mar 12 until 12:00 p.m., Mar 13 Ashe Flood Watch from 4:00 p.m., Mar 12 until 12:00 p.m., Mar 13 Caswell Flood Watch from 4:00 p.m., Mar 12 until 6:00 p.m., Mar 13 Dare High Surf Advisory from […]

Via: WRAL.com A joint operation is under way in Durham to check on every registered sex offender in the County…Its called “Operation Bull Pen,” and During the three-day operation, authorities will be issuing warrants for any sex offender that aren’t living where they claim… Authorities will also be checking to make sure offenders aren’t living […]

Via: WRAL.com A Cary police officer who was trying to catch a speeding car, lost control of his car and crashed into a house last night… The accident happened on Southwest Maynard Road near Pond Street. According to WRAL, the officer was on patrol watching for speeders but when he tried stop a speeding car, […]

Via: WRAL North Carolina’s unemployment rate remained stuck around the 11 percent mark in January, according to statistics released Wednesday by the state Employment Security Commission. The state jobless rate was 11.1 percent, or about 502,000 unemployed, in January, up from 10.9 percent in December. For more info: Click Here

Via: MyNC.com The Wake County Board of Education placed Superintendent Del Burns on administrative leave last night. This decision was made during a closed-door session and took three separate meetings and over four hours of debate to suspend Burns. Chief Academic Officer Donna Hargens will take over as acting superintendent… Burns will remain on the […]