Herbert says Utah still ’smarting’ from losing fourth House seat to North Carolina in 2000SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said Wednesday the state is still “smarting” from missing out on a fourth House seat following the 2000 census. Bank of America names Andrew Plepler its new consumer policy executiveCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America Corp. said Wednesday it named Andrew Plepler, who formerly led its charitable foundation, to the newly created position of consumer policy executive. Analysis: Obama’s critics wanted big fuss over his back-to-school speech _ and they got itCHAPEL HILL, N.C. — There may be a lesson plan for grown-ups in the contrived controversy about Barack Obama’s back-to-school pep talk to students. It would be to do your homework, just as the president told the pupils. Researchers: To boost graduation rates, pupils should aim for harder colleges, not easier onesFour years ago, two of the most influential researchers in higher education dove into a huge pool of data hoping to answer a bedeviling question: Why do so many students who start college fail to graduate? Investors send Treasury prices modestly lower as stock market extends gains to third dayCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Treasury prices fell Friday as investors were looking to book profits on a recent rally before next week’s debt auctions. Official: 8th suspect in alleged US terror ring fails to show up for Pakistan court hearingPESHAWAR, Pakistan — An American accused of having links to an alleged terrorist ring in the state of North Carolina failed to show up for his court hearing in Pakistan on Saturday, bolstering suspicions he’s on the run. Piedmont Natural Gas posts 3rd-quarter loss as revenue tumbles by nearly halfCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Piedmont Natural Gas Inc. on Friday posted a fiscal third-quarter loss, driven by seasonal demand weakness in the natural gas market. Former US Rep. Bill Hefner from NC dead at age 79; also a gospel singer, owned radio stationHUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Bill Hefner, a former 12-term Democratic congressman from North Carolina, Southern Baptist gospel singer and radio station owner, died of a brain aneurysm Wednesday. He was 79. NC pit bull that ate 4-month-old baby’s toes euthanized; mother, boyfriend remain behind barsJACKSONVILLE, N.C. — A pit bull that chewed the toes off of a 4-month old baby in North Carolina has been euthanized, while the child’s mother and her boyfriend remain in custody, charged with felony child abuse. Dolly Parton sings ‘My Mountain, My Home’ at ceremony celebrating 75th anniversary of SmokiesGATLINBURG, Tenn. — Homegrown superstar Dolly Parton sang “My Mountain, My Home” as leaders rededicated the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on its 75th anniversary in a ceremony Wednesday. Man charged in rural NC county with murder, arson in 1972 slayings of wife, 2 childrenWINDSOR, N.C. — Authorities in a rural northeastern North Carolina community are charging a man with killing his wife and two children in 1972. Talk about tread wear: Dog makes meal out of NC deputy’s 4 tires; owner billed for costHOPE MILLS, N.C. — Some dogs chase cars. GOP headliners McConnell and McCain hit the road to speak out on health care overhaulCHARLOTTE, N.C. — An odd couple of Republican senators have hit the road, arguing for a go-slow approach to President Barack Obama’s push to revamp health care. Some of the major media properties owned by Freedom CommunicationsSome of the major media properties owned by Freedom Communications: Pit bull deflates all four tires on police cruiser as deputy responds to complaint about another dogHOPE MILLS, N.C. — Some dogs chase cars. One in a North Carolina town decided to try and eat one. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says a pit bull deflated all four tires of a deputy’s cruiser near Hope Mills on Sunday. Spokeswoman Debbie Tanna said the deputy parked his car in a woman’s driveway while responding to her complaint about another dog. Insurers begin to assist victims of California wildfires, total damages unknownCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Insurance companies said Monday it was too soon to determine how much they would have to pay for claims from wildfires that have already burned more than 80 homes in California and threatened thousands more. R.J. Reynolds sues over FDA act to regulate cigarette makers, claims speech violatedWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — R.J. Reynolds, seller of Camel cigarettes, and some other tobacco makers have filed a lawsuit saying their free-speech rights have been violated by a new tobacco law. NC police: Pit bull chewed off baby’s toes as mother slept; woman facing child abuse chargesJACKSONVILLE, N.C. — Authorities say they are charging a North Carolina woman who slept as a pit bull chewed the toes off her 4-month-old baby’s left foot. Scenic trips to see waterfalls, foliage in Western NCASHEVILLE, N.C. — Some of the prettiest places to see fall foliage in Western North Carolina also offer scenic views of waterfalls. With market rally on hold, traders seek signs of actual economic growthCHARLOTTE, N.C. — While investors go into the new week believing the economy is indeed emerging from recession, they still need to see more solid evidence of a rebound. Danny washes out East Coast weekend, while strong Pacific hurricane threatens MexicoBOSTON — Heavy rain and dangerous rip currents from a weak tropical system emptied East Coast beaches for a second straight late-summer weekend, while a hurricane that could clip Mexico’s coast next week grew stronger in the Pacific. Jimena becomes Category 2 hurricane with 105 mph winds; Tropical Storm Kevin forms in PacificMIAMI — Forecasters say Jimena has quickly intensified over the warm waters off Mexico’s coast and is now a Category 2 hurricane. Danny weakens to a depression but still a concern along East Coast; Jimena becomes hurricaneBOSTON — A weakening Danny, downgraded from a tropical storm to a depression, doused parts of the eastern seaboard with heavy rain Saturday and churned up dangerous rip currents that produced a second straight late-summer weekend of dangerous surf. Ban smoking in the military? No way, say many troopsFORWARD OPERATING BASE FALCON, Iraq — Gen. Douglas MacArthur had his signature corncob pipe. Soldiers got cigarettes in their C-rations during World War II. Even today, America’s war on tobacco seems to have largely bypassed the military. Tropical Storm Danny expected to weaken but will still produce dangerous surf along East CoastCAROLINA BEACH, N.C. — Danny weakened to a tropical depression early Saturday but was still expected to produce a second straight weekend of dangerous surf along the East Coast. Tropical Storm Danny brings rough surf to Carolina coast; boy, 12, goes missing in oceanCAROLINA BEACH, N.C. — People on the East Coast warily eyed the approaching Tropical Storm Danny, which reinforced the dangers of even a weakening storm after a young boy disappeared Friday in rough surf. Boy, 12, goes missing in rough surf off North Carolina coast caused by Tropical Storm DannyCAROLINA BEACH, N.C. — A 12-year-old boy has gone missing in rough surf along North Carolina’s coast caused by the approaching Tropical Storm Danny. Swine flu: Pigs to people? People to pigs? Virus issues plague summer’s state and county fairsLYNDONVILLE, Vt. — No sow and piglets in the children’s barnyard at this year’s Caledonia County Fair. No baby pig chases, either. Tropical Storm Danny likely to bring rough surf, send tourists home from North Carolina coastCAROLINA BEACH, N.C. — Coastal residents looked ahead Friday to a late-summer weekend with fewer beach-loving tourists as Tropical Storm Danny kicked up rough surf that forecasters warned would be too risky for boaters and swimmers, though tempting for surfers. Forecasters issue tropical storm watch for the North Carolina coast ahead of DannyMIAMI — Forecasters have issued a tropical storm watch for the North Carolina coast ahead of Tropical Storm Danny. |
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