5 September 2008, 4:33 am
You hear a lot of talk nowadays about the rise of China as the next global superpower. In that case, Abigail Washburn is perfectly situated. She plays old-time music on the banjo and sings in Mandarin Chinese -- a combination you could call "O Comrade, Where Art Thou?"... read more
5 September 2008, 2:44 am
Earlier this year, an Atlantic Beach couple lent several paintings by noted African-American artist A.B. Jackson to the art museum at N.C. Central University. With the exhibition's end came a surprise: The couple, Mary Jo and Dick Bell, donated the paintings and others -- 14 in all -- to the museum.... read more
5 September 2008, 1:20 am
Even though Hurricane Hanna has not even hit the lower 48 states yet forecastes are predicting it to hit North Carolina in some fashion over the next 3-4 days.... read more
4 September 2008, 8:37 pm
When news about Alaska Gov. and Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin's pregnant teenage daughter hit the airwaves, Sen. Barack Obama wisely stayed on the high road, urging the press to back off.... read more
4 September 2008, 2:56 am
Jasmine Pace of Garner, a high school senior, recently participated in the Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders at N.C. A&T State University. Pace was among 45 participants selected from across North Carolina to spend a week learning about profe... read more
4 September 2008, 2:52 am
Jasmine Pace of Garner, a high school senior, recently participated in the Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders at N.C. A&T State University.... read more
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