Questions linger in 3-year-old murder
Creg Johnson, 25, was found shot to death on Nov. 20, 2005, in the Fayetteville barber shop where he worked. His family and friends aren't giving up hope to find justice.
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Updated 11/20/2008 03:43 PM
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Weapon found on UNCP campus
A student at UNC Pembroke and another man are charged with bringing a weapon on campus. Police found a BB gun behind a dorm ceiling tile Thursday morning.
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11/20/2008 01:09 PM
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Board of Education recount
The Cumberland County Board of Elections had a recount today after incumbent Frank Barragan requested a recount after he lost to Carrie Sutton by about 150 votes.
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Updated 11/20/2008 10:00 AM
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Automaker rescue stalls in Senate
A plan to give troubled U.S. automakers billions of dollars in loans is on life support, leaving the fate of hundreds of thousands of workers and Detroit's car companies hanging in the balance.
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11/20/2008 08:41 AM
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Mall Christmas tree honors troops
At Biggs Park Mall in Lumberton, this year’s Christmas tree, called the Memory Troop Tree, celebrates not only the holiday, but also honors America’s troops.
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11/19/2008 06:27 PM
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Fayetteville development on the rise
Fayetteville officials said developers are interested in working in the "All American City" because it's insulated from economic turmoil thanks to growth at Fort Bragg.
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Updated 11/19/2008 03:18 PM
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Paratroopers to leave before holiday
Some 3,500 paratroopers from Fort Bragg are set to deploy to Iraq around Thanksgiving. Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne's Third Brigade will head to the Baghdad area.
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11/18/2008 09:31 PM
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UNC colleges consider tuition hikes
Universities across the state are looking to increase tuition rates days after the UNC System approved the smallest increases to its two-year budget in nearly 20 years.
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Updated 11/18/2008 05:53 PM
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Temperatures to fall after day's snow
Temperatures are expected to dip below freezing across the state Tuesday night, hours after short bursts of midday snow moved across the Triangle and the coast.
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Updated 11/18/2008 05:37 PM
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High court addresses death penalty
After a two-year moratorium on executions, the state Supreme Court is considering whether the state medical board can discipline doctors for taking part in the procedure.
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Updated 11/18/2008 03:38 PM
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Students have some fun with fitness
Some physical education classes in Scotland County are going high tech, as a computer program designed by HOPSports is making fitness fun for students at Spring Hill.
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11/18/2008 02:34 PM
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Murder trial continues at Fort Bragg
A murder trial of Staff Sgt. Alberto Martinez is continuing at Fort Bragg. Officials say Martinez killed Capt. Phillip Esposito and 1st Lt. Louis Allen with a mine in Iraq.
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11/18/2008 07:22 AM
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Residents speak out on Museum of Art
Fayetteville residents had the chance to have their voices heard over the future site of a new Museum of Art. The museum was originally planned to be built in Festival Park.
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11/17/2008 10:24 PM
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Stimulus checks returned to IRS
Thousands of economic stimulus checks totaling around $163 million have been returned to the Internal Revenue Service because of incorrect addresses.
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11/16/2008 11:29 AM
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Discount Tire Friday Night Final
Wet weather played havoc with the post-season schedule Friday night as high school football teams across the state prepared for the final march to the state championships.
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Updated 11/14/2008 11:28 PM
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UNC System approves 2-year budget
The UNC Board of Governors approved its $3 billion budget for 2009-2011 Friday. Budget increases over last year total $168 million, the lowest they've been in 20 years.
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Updated 11/14/2008 07:01 PM
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Developer proposes downtown plans
Brad Burgess, with the Lexington-based Thayer Group, plans to add restaurants, apartments and sidewalk cafes in a pedestrian-friendly environment in downtown Fayetteville.
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Updated 11/14/2008 06:56 PM
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Nursing program falls short
Fayetteville State University’s nursing program failed to meet state standards for the second year in a row, which means state officials could shut the program down.
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11/14/2008 03:29 PM
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UNC to reduce budget by 4 percent
A sluggish economy is forcing the UNC System to make about $95 million in cuts to campuses across the state. Universities must now slash their budgets by 4 percent.
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Updated 11/14/2008 06:52 AM
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Military mail deadlines approach
Thursday marked the last day to send gifts to soldiers by parcel post mail. While there are other ways to mail gifts to soldiers, postal deadlines are approaching.
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11/13/2008 07:33 PM
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East Laurinburg to lose last mill
East Laurinburg officials announced that Waverly Mills plans to shut down its last mill in the town in December after almost a hundred years in production.
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11/13/2008 03:27 PM
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State ranks low in premature births
The March of Dimes 2008 Premature Birth Report Card recently ranked N.C. as one of the top ten states for premature births with 13.7 percent of babies born prematurely.
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Updated 11/12/2008 10:25 PM
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Feds to help fight foreclosure
The government announced a new plan designed to help struggling homeowners fighting foreclosure stay in their homes. But experts have mixed feelings about the plan.
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Updated 11/12/2008 09:39 PM
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