North Carolina news

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased to record 11.1 percent in January, according to statistics released Wednesday by the state’s Employment Security Commission. The rate increased from 10.9 percent in December. read more..

The North Carolina-based home improvement chain Lowe’s has a new health benefit for its employees: Those who need heart surgery now have the option to have that work done at the famed Cleveland Clinic. All costs associated with the surgery would be paid for by Lowe’s. read more..

North Carolina officials report that a Wilson woman has been arrested for allegedly staging a robbery to collect insurance money. Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin announced the arrest of … read more..

North Carolina Divorce & Family Law Firm - Gailor, Wallis & Hunt Raleigh, North Carolina — The esteemed North Carolina divorce and family law attorneys at Gailor, Wallis & Hunt, PLLC constantly work on behalf of their clients to keep them informed read more..

CHARLOTTE — A new report shows North Carolina got nearly $12 billion and South Carolina more than $5 billion in 2008 for programs including health, highways and housing, based on the most recent census. The Charlotte Observer reported the summary read more..

Manufactured home lender, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc. has agreed to refund $2.8 million to North Carolina homeowners and pay a civil money penalty of $750,000 in settlement with the North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks, NCCOB read more..

The N.C. Bankers Association is hosting its annual Bank Directors Assembly at the airport Marriott in Greensboro this week. The event is designed to train banks’ boards of directors on key industry issues. Today’s speakers include Gov. Bev Perdue, N read more..

GREENSBORO, N.C. — North Carolina junior pitcher/first baseman Danielle Spaulding and Maryland sophomore were named Atlantic Coast Conference Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week for the period ending March 8, announced today. Spaulding guided read more..

Today Glide Education Corporation (GEC) and Wilson County Schools in North Carolina announced the launch of a Glide Education pilot program for Wilson County Schools. Glide Education is a comprehensive cross-platform cloud computing solution for read more..

CHARLOTTE — A new report shows North Carolina got nearly $12 billion and South Carolina more than $5 billion in 2008 for programs including health, highways and housing, based on the most recent census. The Charlotte Observer reported the summary read more..

BusinessWire - Today Glide Education Corporation (GEC) and Wilson County Schools in North Carolina announced the launch of a Glide Education pilot program for Wilson County Schools. Glide Education is a comprehensive cross-platform cloud computing read more..

“Merci, beaucoup” or “Thank you very much.” I have eaten at Buku twice already since it opened just two weeks ago. Buku is marketing itself as a restaurant that serves “global street food.” Menu items include choices like Columbian arepas, Korean read more..

Consumers in North Carolina were able to recover more than $9 million from insurance companies in 2009 with the assistance of the state insurance department. Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin said the recovery came from his department’s handling read more..

Williamsburg, Va. - Fresh off a pair of come-from-behind wins this weekend, the William and Mary Tribe will look to continue its winning ways as it heads to Chapel Hill, North Carolina to take on No. 12-ranked North Carolina on Tuesday, March 9 read more..

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (BNO NEWS) – Three North Carolina residents on Tuesday pleaded guilty to making false distress calls, prosecutors announced. Jeremy Fisher, 25, of Holly Ridge, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to make false distress read more..

An era ended when Dennis Horner left the floor at Raleigh’s RBC Center for likely the final time as a member of the North Carolina State Wolfpack. read more..

RALEIGH, N.C. | A racially charged debate over school busing in North Carolina turned even uglier after an education official referred to proponents of a diversity program as “animals out of the cages.” The state NAACP filed a complaint against the Wake County School Board on Friday, arguing that Chairman Ron Margiotta and his allies seem to have “racist attitudes.” “The image of animals out of … read more..

There wasn’t a whole lot for North Carolina coach Roy Williams to say after Duke smacked his Tar Heels 82-50 in the regular-season finale. read more..

Submitted by Scott Pickey on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 2:29pm. READ MORE: Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that hundreds of Census jobs are still available in southeast North Carolina through the Wilmington Local Census Office (LCO). There is a particular need in Bladen, Columbus and Pender counties. read more..

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina … When February 14 rolls around each year, the independently owned PIRTEK South End in Charlotte, NC franchise marks another year of satisfying hose and fitting requirements of its customers by taking their needs to heart. This year the mobile-based hose assembly replacement business is celebrating a decade of manufacturing custom hose assemblies at customer jobsites … read more..

A North Carolina man has been arrested and charged with raping a woman and carving the word “Mine” on her stomach. read more..

There wasn’t a whole lot for North Carolina coach Roy Williams to say after Duke smacked his Tar Heels 82-50 in the regular-season finale. read more..

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Jasmine Thomas scored 18 points and Duke (No. 8 ESPN/USA Today, No. 9 AP) captured its first Atlantic Coast Conference championship since 2004 by beating North Carolina State 70-60 on Sunday. Karima Christmas added 13 points for read more..

Greenville Utilities, a longtime supporter and partner of United Way of Pitt County, was presented the Employee Spirit Award from the United Way of North Carolina at its annual meeting in Pinehurst. This is the third year in a row that GUC has read more..

Florida State (19-7) at North Carolina (14-13) Florida State (19-7) at North Carolina (14-13) GAME NOTES: The Florida State Seminoles invade Chapel Hill this evening for an ACC clash with the North Carolina Tar Heels. Florida State needs to win read more..

The state NAACP filed a complaint against the Wake County School Board on Friday, arguing that Chairman Ron Margiotta and his allies seem to have “racist attitudes.” “The image of animals out of their cages is covered in the history of racism and read more..

Jordan Tyson of Ayden and Jeff Whitehurst of Greenville took part in a SUCCEED! Tobacco Short Course. The five-day program is jointly designed by the Tobacco Growers Association of North Carolina and N.C. State University and is made possible through read more..

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 07, 2010 – Cynthia Griner of Charlotte, NC was crowned Mrs. North Carolina International 2010 on February 27th, 2010 at Southwest Guilford High School in High Point, NC. This was her second time competing in this read more..

First Round - Thursday South Carolina vs. Alabama, 1 p.m. Tennessee vs. LSU , 3:15 p.m. Florida vs. Auburn, 7:30 p.m. Arkansas vs. Georgia, 9:45 p.m. Quarterfinals - Friday Kentucky vs. South Carolina-Alabama winner, 1 p.m. Mississippi vs. Tennessee read more..

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) — More North Carolina-based Marines are headed to Afghanistan as U.S. and Afghan forces firm up their grip on an insurgent stronghold. Elements of 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, based at Camp read more..

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Maryland women’s basketball team arrived at the ACC tournament with uncertain NCAA tournament prospects. The ninth-seeded Terrapins’ 83-77 victory over North Carolina on Thursday at Greensboro Coliseum made their case to the read more..

The Southern Conference has strong, deep roots. In addition to the 12 schools that form the conference today, most of the colleges now in the ACC and SEC were original members of the Southern Conference. The Southern is the fifth-oldest Division I read more..

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 3, 2010) –– The North Carolina Council on Economic Education (NCCEE) announced today that it has received a $10,000 grant from Fidelity Investments to support participation in the Fidelity ® Stock Market Game™ Challenge for 8 th graders in North Carolina. read more..

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A U.S. congressman from North Carolina wants the $50 bill redrawn to feature the face of former… read more..

RALEIGH, N.C. - A U.S. congressman from North Carolina wants the $50 bill redrawn to feature the face of former President Ronald Reagan. Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry wants Congress to require the U.S Treasury to replace former President Ulysses S. Grant on the bill. read more..

Cetera DeGraffenreid scored 20 of her 22 points in the second half to help North Carolina upset No. 6 Duke 64-54 and earn a needed victory for their shaky NCAA tournament hopes. read more..

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A U.S. congressman from North Carolina wants the $50 bill redrawn to feature the face of former President Ronald Reagan. read more..

North Carolina State may yet finish in last place in the ACC in the regular season and miss out on the ACC-Big Ten challenge next season. read more..

A North Carolina school board has voted to scrap a policy of assigning students by socio-economic background in favor of a system of neighborhood schools. read more..

Associated Press - March 2, 2010 10:25 PM ET CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Deon Thompson scored 14 points in his final home game to help North Carolina hold off Miami 69-62 on Tuesday night and… read more..

When North Carolina’s Wake County decided to do away with race-based busing to desegregate schools, local officials came up… read more..

ORANGEBURG, NY–(Marketwire - March 2, 2010) - New Leaf Brands, Inc. ( OTCBB : NLEF ) (”Company”), a provider of great tasting, all natural, healthy beverages, is pleased to announce that three additional leading Anheuser-Busch distributors, RH Barringer, City Beverage Company, and Harris Incorporated of Henderson, have begun distributing New Leaf Tea in their respective regions in North Carolina. read more..

BALTIMORE — Reggie Holmes scored 32 points to pace Morgan State to an 81-67 win over North Carolina A&T on Monday night.Holmes shot 11-for-22 from the field, including 8-for-13 from 3-point range. H… read more..

New Bern , North Carolina – March 1, 2010 – Scott Hart, partner at New Bern law firm Sumrell Sugg Carmichael Hicks and Hart, has been named a Super Lawyer, a major peer recognition honor. read more..

In the wake of a magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck in Chile early Saturday, leaving hundreds dead and thousands homeless, several Western North Carolina groups and agencies have mobilized to gather relief supplies and funds for victims of the natural disaster. read more..