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Officials: Kits, evacuation plan key to hurricane preparedness
Hurricane season starts June 1. North Carolina ranks behind only Florida in vulnerability to hurricanes. Read Story

Senate OKs crackdown on gangs
The state Senate unanimously approved legislation Wednesday that cracks down on gang activity in North Carolina. Read Story

Search warrants in UNC slaying could be unsealed in June or July
At that point, the district attorney said, he does not think it will be necessary to protect the information related to Eve Carson's death. Read Story

Bill would scratch 'education' off lottery name
What's in a name? One lawmaker says the N.C. Education Lottery by any other name might sell just as sweet without sullying the good name of education. Read Story

Bush to tour Bragg barracks seen in online video
President Bush will on Thursday tour the 82nd Airborne Division barracks where a paratrooper's father shot video of substandard conditions, including sewage standing in a bathroom. Read Story

Regional transit plan goes to Triangle leaders
A citizen advisory group making recommendations for a multibillion-dollar regional transit system for the Triangle presented its final report to area leaders Wednesday. Read Story

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Wake commissioners unlikely to budge on school budget

Google showcases $600M data center in Lenoir

Report: N.C. faces a diabetes 'crisis'

Foul play ruled out in Jordan Lake body case

High water closes Kerr Lake campsites

Heavy hail replaced by mostly clear skies Wednesday

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