| Wilson church reopens after devastating storm damage Wilson, N.C. - First Free Will Baptist Church in Wilson reopened its doors to worshipers Sunday morning, the first time since storms blew through the county nearly eight months ago.Last June, a... | |
| Remembering the beginnings of Durham’s civil rights fight slideshow By Neil Offen noffen@heraldsun.com; 419-6646DURHAM -- There are two facing red plush banquettes, set with white saucers and tall coffee cups. A colorful menu sticks up between them. To... |
| UNC campuses slated for new fee, tuition increases RALEIGH, N.C. - University of North Carolina students who pay in-state rates are facing a more than $400 tuition increase, despite President Barack Obama's warning that schools could lose... |
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| Top 25: No. 5 North Carolina 83, Maryland 74 Throw in the fact that the sellout crowd at Maryland was making it difficult to concentrate, and it's safe to say the conditions weren't exactly ideal for No. 5 North Carolina's... |
| North Carolina police use stun gun on woman blocking McDonald's drive-thru HOPE MILLS, N.C. – North Carolina authorities say they used a stun gun on a woman motorist who blocked a McDonald's drive-thru for 20 minutes after employees refused to serve her because... |
| Banks consider new fees, products to cover losses Three months after banks scrapped plans for debit-card fees, it's becoming clearer how they intend to recoup money lost in the Dodd-Frank financial reform law.Instead of one new fee, prepare to... |
| A new neighbor for RDU: Chinatown A concept illustration shows an overlay of what Chinatown might look like, including having a pagoda, two parking decks, a five-star hotel and a cultural center to replace the Prime... |
| Bill may cut OT for tech workers WASHINGTON -- High-tech workers across North Carolina could see smaller paychecks under an industry-led campaign to revise labor laws to limit overtime benefits.Some of the multinationals behind the... |
| On Facebook, getting liked more likely than liking NEW YORK -- The goody-two-shoes among us say it's better to give than to receive. That's not true for the average Facebook user, though.A new study shows the average user of the... |
| Where to turn for help on taxes Tax laws are so complexmany taxpayers don't feel comfortable filling out their own returns, but getting professional help can be expensive. Believe it or not, the Internal Revenue Service wants... |
| Raleigh seeks to give drivers more green RALEIGH -- Commuters on major Raleigh thoroughfares may soon stop at fewer red lights, thanks to an overhaul of the city's stoplight timing system that has been years in the... |
| IRA problem: Pay penalty or request waiver? Q: I transferred my IRA from one brokerage to another late last year and I just received a letter from my old brokerage along with my 1099-R showing my 2011 IRA distribution. The letter said my... |
| At the right times, less leadership can be more Recently I discussed the importance of preparing the next generation to lead the family business and the critical elements to make this happen. Today I'd like to flip the tables and touch on the... |
| Group wants to inform economic policy As the current chairman and former CEO of Martin Marietta Materials, Stephen Zelnak Jr. has spent plenty of time in both corporate boardrooms and in the halls of government.Zelnak ran Raleigh-based... |
| Support grows to save old Durham museum home Durham no longer has a use for the original home of the N.C. Museum of Life and Science at 404 Lavender Ave. Neighbors hope to find a new use for the... |
| As 'long job' dies, let Gen Z lead the way Michael Bernert turned down a job with McKinsey & Co. to launch a social venture with a fellow Duke student, Jamie Patrick, to help farmers in Liberia and Sierra Leone dramatically expand their... |
| Startups analyze investment choices Silicon Valley, birthplace of personal finance and investment heavyweights like Intuit, Financial Engines and Mint, is percolating with new startups that help people manage their money and portfolios... |
| Too smart to wait Who is Generation Z? While opinions vary on who should be included in Generation Z, the institute chose its range based on the youngest of North Carolina's 2020 workforce, which will be mainly... |
| Raleigh runners dash, dine for charity In 2004, a group of friends challenged each other to run from the campus of North Carolina State University to the Krispy Kreme store on Peace Street. Thus was born the Krispy Kreme... |
| No. 5 North Carolina outlasts Maryland 83-74 Throw in the fact that the sellout crowd at Maryland was making it difficult to concentrate, and it's safe to say the conditions weren't exactly ideal for No. 5 North Carolina's... |
| Police investigate string of fires at Durham park Durham, N.C. - Durham police are investigating whether two fires at Piney Wood Park Friday night are connected to a string of arsons there two months ago.A stretch of woods about 40 feet by 50 feet... |
| Durham parade celebrates African American heritage Durham, N.C. - The Bull City celebrated achievements in the African American community Saturday at the 10th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Black History Month parade.Ms. Black North Carolina Pia... |
| Terps can't hold on, lose to North Carolina, 83-74 Maryland team had thirsted for all season: a chance to prove it had arrived against a highly ranked conference rival in front of a jacked-up Comcast Crowd as eager as the players for a signature win.... |
| North Carolina comes back, outlasts Maryland Throw in the fact that the sellout crowd at Maryland was making it difficult to concentrate, and it's safe to say the conditions weren't exactly ideal for No. 6 North Carolina's biggest comeback of... |
