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Atwater pleads not guilty to federal charges
GREENSBORO — Demario James Atwater, charged with the first-degree murder of Eve Carson, pleaded not guilty in federal court Tuesday to additional charges, including one that could be punished by death.
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Stancil: Fostering racial understanding crucial
CHAPEL HILL -- More than five months after local leaders were publicly scolded by the man who was the target of racist graffiti at the Town Operations Center, Town Manager Roger Stancil says that better understanding among employees remains a priority.
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Rescue squad may be back on this week
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HILLSBOROUGH -- Nearly six months after a stand-down order that put the Orange County Rescue Squad temporarily out of service, the county's emergency services director said he hopes to have the squad reinstated sometime this week. |
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Anti-lingering ordinance is working
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CARRBORO -- An anti-lingering ordinance, which critics claimed targeted Hispanics, has been effective in reducing the number of people who hang out at the corner of Davie Road and Jones Ferry Road, according to Carrboro's police chief. |
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Avoiding weight gain difficult as freshmen
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CHAPEL HILL -- As college students flip through their calendars, many smile at today, Dec. 3: the last day of class. But when scanning the following two weeks, the smile turns upside down: exam after exam after exam. |
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LOCAL BRIEFS
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Farmers mart to move in '09 Capital budget plan drafted Rights lecture slated today Seminar set on '48 airlift Island photos shown at UNC Artist to show Lot 5 art plan Aid offered to uninsured |
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Commissioners pick Foushee as chairwoman
HILLSBOROUGH -- Orange County commissioners on Monday paid tribute to departing Commissioner Moses Carey before welcoming three new board members and selecting a new chairwoman and vice-chairman.
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Mental health leader to assess services
CHAPEL HILL -- The recently named chairwoman of the Mayor's Mental Health Task Force wants to complete an assessment of services sometime next summer.
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Human Rights Week kicks off
CHAPEL HILL -- A slate of activities, panels and speaking engagements kicks off Human Rights Week in Chapel Hill and Carrboro on Wednesday, an eight-day stretch that recognizes the 60th anniversary of the United Nations' adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Pittsboro may allow bow hunting of deer
PITTSBORO -- This time next year, local deer may have more to worry about.
The Pittsboro Town Board of Commissioners has been discussing allowing bow hunting of deer to reduce their number in the area.
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49-year-old man reported missing
PITTSBORO -- The N.C. Center for Missing Persons updated information Monday about Daniel L. Frazier, who was reported missing Sunday from Chatham County.
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