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The ACC Tournament arrives with the league poised to claim a hefty haul of March Madness bids again
The Atlantic Coast Conference opens its men's basketball tournament this week in Charlotte, North Carolina. The field is headlined by No. 1-ranked Duke among four AP Top 25 te...
Meyer exits legislature, joins NC Justice Center
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A state lawmaker is resigning his seat to take over a statewide advocacy organization. State Sen. Graig Meyer is resigning from his position as a Democr...
Stocks weaken worldwide after oil spikes to nearly $120 per barrel, though Wall Street trims losses
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market careened through a manic Monday, going from a steep early loss to a solid gain as worries turned into hope that the war with Iran may not...
Sentences issued in $12.7 million NC Medicaid fraud scheme
NEW BERN, N.C. (NCN News) - A federal judge has handed down more than 14 years in federal prison to participants in a $12.7 Million Medicaid fraud scheme that paid more than $...
Governor Stein asks for "critical needs budget" of $1.4 billion
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- As budget talks are languishing in the General Assembly -- and with the current spending plan more than nine months late -- Democratic Governor Jos...
Man who helped recruit players into a sprawling NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme pleads guilty
One of the so-called fixers in a sprawling betting scheme to cash in on big bets on rigged NCAA basketball games has pleaded guilty. The federal prosecutors' office in Philade...
Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and Panthers agree on a $120 million, 4-year deal, AP source says
Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and the Carolina Panthers have agreed on a $120 million, four-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person who spoke...
Duke marks its record 150th No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25, Wisconsin, Louisville back in poll
Duke was picked No. 1 in the AP men's basketball poll for a record 150th time on Monday. The Blue Devils grabbed 56 of 61 first-place votes after beating NC State and North Ca...
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Mango Salsa
A bright, sweet salsa with a little spice that's perfect with chips, tacos, grilled fish, or chicken. Ingredients 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced 1/3 cup red onion, finely di...
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A unique dogwood that brings color to the late-winter landscape
Even if I did not have access to a calendar, I would always know when we are nearing the end of winter. Of course, there are many signs in nature, but I defer to the blooming ...
