Helms to be laid to rest today
Vice President Dick Cheney and several sitting senators will attend the funeral of former North Carolina senator and conservative champion Jesse Helms.
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Commissioners vote in favor of countywide audit
The Wake County Manager recommended the 2.5 year expanded audit for all county-issued credit cards in Solid Waste Management Division. The effort comes on the heels of Craig Wittig's firing from his job as a recycling coordinator.
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'WALL-E,' Smash hit or short circuit?
"WALL-E" it was. The newest Disney-Pixar mash-up was exquisite in its portrayal of robots and scary in its portrayal of an Earth abandoned because of the amount of waste left behind.
'Sweetest 16' fantasy bracket
Even Carolina's '82 champions are down in "The Sweetest 16," a fantasy bracket for the 16 best ACC men's basketball teams ever. First-round voting closes Tuesday at 11 a.m.
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Festival for the Eno
Sand sculptures, canoeing and swimming highlighted this year's music-and-arts festival along the banks of the Eno River.
Kevin Costner and Modern West perform
Actor Kevin Costner and his band Modern West played at the July Fourth celebration at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. It marked the 20th anniversary of the film "Bull Durham."
USA Getaway Photos
Wherever your favorite USA getaway is, WRAL wants to see your best vacation photo! Check out our updated slideshow.