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Durham public schools could be getting more money to save teachers' jobs under the proposed budget from the state House of Representatives. But even with that extra money, the school system may still have to make some cuts.

State Senate minority leader Phil Berger filed a bill this week aimed at making sure the state is more speedy in handing out tax returns. This comes after two years in a row where the Department of Revenue is slow to make the mailings.

A jury convicted Statesville resident Andrew Ramseur of killing two people during a convenience store robbery in 2007 on Friday. Prosecutors are now asking for the death penalty.

Reynolds American will consolidate two of its cigarette manufacturing plants to its Tobaccoville facility.

Department of Transportation officials have come up with a plan they hope will keep drivers from driving off the end of I-540 in Knightdale.

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As veterans marched in to post the colors, students at Bellamy Elementary School waved flags in a display of appreciation. The school's Memorial Day celebration honors active military and veterans with speeches, songs and patriotic spirit

The school year isn't over, but administrators at West Mecklenburg High School are already preparing for next year. When students return, there will be fewer teachers, bigger classes and fewer course options.

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is forcing many restaurants to find new sources of seafood.

The Gate City's been home to both the Men and Women's ACC basketball tournaments in recent years, and now downtown Greensboro is playing host to America's favorite pastime. Some of the best players in the country are battling it out to be crowned the 2010 ACC Tournament Champs.

The family of a murdered Charlotte man is pleading for the public's help. Devon Clement was one of several victims shot and killed in a recent wave of Queen City murders. But up to this point, no one's come forward with any substantial information his case.

Bills filed in the General Assembly this week would regulate video sweepstakes machines in the state and collect tax money from them. Some lawmakers say the games should just be banned.

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At just 15 years old, Dudley H.S. sophomore Dwight Adams has bowled nine perfect games. He plans to attend college on a bowling scholarship before going professional.

Matt Moore chuckled Thursday in acknowledging that with eight NFL starts, he's the grizzled veteran among the league's youngest group of quarterbacks.

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Ryan Newman has continued his mastery of qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway, capturing his ninth pole at the track for Sunday's Coca-Cola 600.

Mecklenburg County commissioners faced an onslaught of pleas, opinions and requests at their annual budget public hearing on Thursday.

A Wake County task force is looking into the performance of economically disadvantaged students. The group met for the first time on Thursday.

State officials gathered in Onslow County Thursday to honor two public servants who died in the line of duty. The Department of Transportation dedicated the Steve Boehm and Gene Thomas Bridge along U.S. 17.