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News:

Heart Study Focuses On Lumbee Indians (03/10/2010 11:42 PM)
(LUMBERTON) -- Duke Medical researchers in Lumberton are looking into whether there’s a genetic link for heart disease in Lumbee Indians. For decades, doctors at the Southeastern Regional Medical Center have seen Lumbee patients in their 30’s and 40’s with symptoms of heart disease more common in people in their 70’s.

NC Jobless Rate Grows To 11.1% (03/10/2010 11:42 PM)
(RALEIGH) -- North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased to 11.1 percent in January. That is according to the latest statistics released Wednesday by the state’s Employment Security Commission.

State Leaders Mourn The Passing Of Kathy Taft (03/10/2010 11:42 PM)
(RALEIGH) -- The following statement was issued by Governor Beverly Perdue on the death of North Carolina School Board Member Kathy Taft:

Campbell and NC State To Offer Dual Degree (03/10/2010 11:42 PM)
(RALEIGH) -- Campbell University is partnering with North Carolina State University to provide a new dual degree program. Beginning in fall 2010, students will be able to obtain a J-D from Campbell Law School and a Master of Public Administration from N.C. State.

State Board of Education Member Kathy Taft Dies (03/10/2010 11:42 PM)
(RALEIGH) -- The family reports that North Carolina Board of Education Member Kathy Taft has died at WakeMed hospital after suffering a brutal assault Saturday while she stayed at a friend's home in Raleigh. Earlier Tuesday, Raleigh police reported Taft had died and then retracted this announcement.

Sports:

ACC Names All-Academic Team (03/10/2010 11:42 PM)
(GREENSBORO) – The Atlantic Coast Conference’s statistical leaders in total offense and touchdown responsibility and 10 players who earned first-team, second-team or honorable mention All-Conference honors this past season secured spots on the 42-member 2009 Atlantic Coast Conference All-Academic Football Team, announced Wednesday by Commissioner John Swofford.

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Edwards On Probation...Greater Issue Uncovered (03/10/2010 11:42 PM)

Busch Credits Crew Chief For Early Season Win (03/10/2010 11:42 PM)

Kurt Busch Wins Extended Kobalt Tools 500 (03/10/2010 11:42 PM)

Slippin' and Slidin' At Atlanta (03/10/2010 11:42 PM)

Newman And His 300th Career Start (03/10/2010 11:42 PM)

Business:

Cisco Introduces New Routing System (03/10/2010 11:42 PM)
Hoping to boost sales to phone carriers, Cisco Systems Inc. introduced an Internet router, the CRS-3, that will let Web users download movies, songs and data faster to computers and mobile devices.

GM To Reinstate Some NC Dealers (03/10/2010 11:42 PM)
(RALEIGH) -- A new General Motors recovery plan means some dealerships in North Carolina slated for closure could stay open. The North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association reports that 20 to 25 dealers in the state will be offered their GM franchise back.

ACS to Hire 280 People in Raleigh (03/10/2010 11:42 PM)
(RALEIGH) -- Affiliated Computer Services is expanding its call center operations in Raleigh. The company announced plans to hiring 280 people at its call center in Raleigh. Positions include call center agents and supervisors.

Cato Reports February Same-Store Sales Up 3% (03/10/2010 11:42 PM)
(CHARLOTTE) -- The Cato Corporation reported February sales of $80 million, an increase of 7% over sales of $74.7 million for the same period last year. Same-store sales for the month increased 3% over the prior year.

U.S. Farm Equipment Exports Down 23% In 2009 (03/10/2010 11:42 PM)
(MILWAUKEE, WI.) -- U.S. exports of agricultural-related machinery totaled nearly $8 billion in 2009, a 23% percent drop compared to the previous year, with the largest declines in business to Europe and South America. This is according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.