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Rivers' 3-pointer lifts Duke over North Carolina
Freshman Austin Rivers buried a three-pointer at the horn to give No. 10 Duke an 85-84 win over No. 5 North Carolina on Wednesday night. Rivers scored a season-high 29 points and hit six threes, the last of which will...
The Quad: Latest Twist in Classic Duke-North...
In a rivalry filled with all-time great games, Duke and North Carolina added another classic chapter Wednesday night.
Duke Rallies to Beat North Carolina on 3-Points by...
Austin Rivers's 3-pointer at the final buzzer capped a 13-2 closing run by Duke University in its 85-84 victory at the University of North Carolina, the latest chapter in one of college basketball's best rivalries.
No. 10 Duke stuns No. 5 North Carolina 85-84
Austin Rivers and his Duke teammates kept hanging around, doing just enough to keep North Carolina from blowing the game open until the Tar Heels finally gave them an opening.
North Carolina women commit season-high 35 TOs
Turnovers proved to be the difference for the 22nd-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels in Wednesday's game against No. 6 Miami. The Tar Heels committed a season-high 35 turnovers against the Hurricanes who converted the mistakes into 39 points. The costly turnovers resulted in a 61-37 loss for the Tar Heels (17-7, 7-4 ACC), who had their lowest scoring output ever in conference play.
The Caucus: North Carolina Congresswoman Is...
Representative Sue Myrick of North Carolina, a conservative Republican who represents a Charlotte-based district, said she would step down at the end of her 10th term.
Gov. Perdue Proclaims February 13-19, 2012 as...
RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Bev Perdue has proclaimed February 13-19, 2012 as Financial Aid Awareness Week in North Carolina.  The proclamation urges N.C. students and families ...
The Quad: Men's Basketball Preview: Duke at North...
Duke (19-4, 6-2 A.C.C.) visits North Carolina (20-3, 7-1) Wednesday night for the first of two regular-season men's basketball matchups.
North Carolina-Duke basketball rivalry merits...
These games are in our backyard, and sometimes we take the North Carolina - Duke for granted because we get them like clockwork every February and March, but we shouldn't. We should celebrate them.
North Carolina Congresswoman Myrick will not run...
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina - North Carolina Republican Congresswoman Sue Myrick, a former mayor of Charlotte and vice chair of the House Energy and Commerce committee, said on Tuesday that she would not seek reelection in 2012. "After thoughtful discussion with my family, I have decided not to run for another term in Congress. I'm grateful for the privilege of serving you," Myrick ...
Duke-North Carolina Preview
While North Carolina is on a roll, Duke is hoping to regain its focus and intensity in time to face its ACC archrival. The No. 10 Blue Devils look to avoid dropping consecutive games for the first time in three years while trying to prevent the fifth-ranked Tar Heels from a sixth straight win Wednesday night in Chapel Hill.
North Carolina Continues Auto Regulation Debate As...
Auto insurers in North Carolina are once again divided over the prospect of changing how the state sets insurance rates with some insurers advocating for rate deregulation while others are supporting the status quo. The debate comes as state Insurance …
North Carolina's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected...
Kristen Powers, 18, of Chapel Hill and Nathaniel Stafford, 14, of Smithfield today were named North Carolina's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.
North Carolina's Prospects Are Rising Despite a...
Riding a five-game winning streak, fifth-ranked North Carolina will face its archrival, No. 10 Duke, on Wednesday night in a game that will be an important measure for both teams.
Hough joins North Carolina Symphony for...
RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina Symphony Music Director Grant Llewellyn welcomes one of the world's most celebrated pianists to North Carolina later this month. At the same time, he is reacquainted with an old friend.

Eddie Howell
Eddie Howell, 77, Morehead City. Arrangements are by Cumbo-McDonald Memorial Funeral Home, Beaufort.
Beaufort County unemployment rate falls
Beaufort County's unemployment rate fell from 10.7 percent in November 2010 to 10.4 percent in December 2010, a drop of 0.3 percent, according to figures released by the N.C. Employment Security Commission.
Health-care bill draws opinions
As state House Republicans pushed for a vote on a bill that would strike down a federal mandate that Americans buy health insurance, at least in North Carolina, Beaufort County's representative offered his perspective on the issue.
UHS moves forward
The Beaufort Regional Health System's Board of Commissioners on Tuesday signed a letter of intent with University Health Systems of Eastern North Carolina, the Daily News has learned.
BREAKING NEWS: BRHS board signs letter of intent...
The Beaufort Regional Health System's Board of Commissioners on Tuesday signed a letter of intent with University Health Systems of Eastern North Carolina, the Daily News has learned.
Commissioners to consider UHS offer
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners today will meet face-to-face for the first time with representatives of University Health Systems of Eastern North Carolina when commissioners ponder a UHS offer for a 30-year lease of the local health-care system.
Former Pirate grateful for NFL opportunity
Beaufort County's son and former East Carolina University defensive end C.J. Wilson says playing at the next level in the NFL for the Green Bay Packers is tougher than he thought - and everything he had hoped for and more.
BRHS board to meet Tuesday
The Beaufort Regional Health System Board of Commissioners will renew discussion of the future of health care in the community at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Court to hear motions in King, Hardy lawsuits
Motions in a students-suspension case the N.C. Supreme Court remanded to Beaufort County Superior Court are scheduled to be heard Jan. 24 at the Beaufort County Courthouse.
Commissioners hear from public
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners held its regularly-scheduled meeting Monday in front of an overflow crowd, most in attendance to hear comments from seven speakers who urged the panel to reject the recommendation by the Beaufort Regional Health System Board of Commissioners in favor of a nearby partner.
2010 year in preview: Arts
Beaufort County's nonprofit arts presenters are looking to build on the momentum they sustained throughout 2010.
Commissioners to meet as scheduled
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners has expressed a preference to hold its regularly scheduled meeting Monday despite the forecast of snow, sleet and freezing rain in the region. According to county manager Paul Spruill, commissioners have some agenda items that require their attention so that they can focus on the situation with Beaufort Regional Health System.
Commissioners draw crowd, then leave
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners does not plan to hold a public hearing on the future of health care in the county, according to its chairman.
Commissioners meet today to prepare for offers...
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners are scheduled to convene a special called meeting at 4:30 p.m. today in the Multi-purpose Room of Building 10 on the Beaufort County Community College campus, according to County Manager Paul Spruill.
Commissioners to review proposals
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners began Monday its review of the recommendation by the Beaufort Regional Health System Board of Commissioners to accept an offer made by Community Health Systems of Franklin, Tenn., to provide health-care services for the area.
East losing its champion
The state Senate's most effective lawmaker - Beaufort County's senator - will resign Jan. 25, the day before the legislative session begins.
Beaufort County's jobless rate rises
Beaufort County's unemployment rate increased from 9.8 percent in October 2010 to 10.7 percent in November 2010, according to figures released by the N.C. Employment Security Commission on Tuesday.
County commissioners call special meetings
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will convene a special called meeting at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, in the Multi-purpose Room of Building 10 on the Beaufort County Community College campus, according to an announcement of the meeting issued late Tuesday afternoon by County Manager Paul Spruill.
Beaufort County's new baby for 2011
Beaufort County's first newborn of 2011 is Darius Moore, the son of Cassandra Moore, a mother of five children.
BRHS board recommends CHS
The Beaufort Regional Health System Board of Commissioners on Monday voted to accept an affiliation offer from Community Health Systems Inc. of Franklin, Tenn.
****BREAKING NEWS****BRHS board recommends CHS
The Beaufort Regional Health System Board of Commissioners on Monday voted to accept an affiliation offer from Community Health Systems Inc. of Franklin, Tenn.
Sadie Hymon Chadwick
Sadie Hymon Chadwick, 82, Beaufort. Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.
Search for Secotan village goes on
An ancient, nearly forgotten facet of Beaufort County's past made news this year as an effort to find a lost, internationally famous Indian village gained momentum - and critical allies.
BRHS board revamps business practices
The Beaufort Regional Health System Board of Commissioners Thursday adopted a business management plan intended to improve the way the health system collects money owed to it.
Commissioners OK courthouse improvements
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved a plan to remodel four judges' offices in the county courthouse and buy a new truck for animal-control operations.

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