North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue has asked the state Transportation Department to look into its purchases of costly surveillance equipment from a security company headed by a powerful politician. Full Story »
City of Durham residents interested in saving money on prescription drugs not covered by their own insurance will now have an opportunity to use a new, free prescription drug discount card offered through the National League of Cities (NLC). Full Story »
Sure, trees are green. But this year, Morrisville's Holiday Tree is a different kind of green. Full Story »
North Carolina health officials say there's now enough swine flu vaccine available for anyone who wants a shot to get one. Full Story »
Garner-Clayton Record: California-based Golden State Foods hopes to expand its warehouse in Garner, which ships supplies to hundreds of McDonald's restaurants. Full Story »
The Cary News: Belk will close its doors for good in downtown Fuquay-Varina next month. Full Story »
Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton will lead a blue-ribbon commission to examine North Carolina's transportation network and determine what can be done to make it a better tool for economic development. Full Story »
New ethics rules are ahead for members of North Carolina's state boards and commissions. Full Story »
North Carolina-based Marines are returning from a seven-month deployment that sent them to seven countries and included use of the MV-22B Osprey in Afghanistan. Full Story »
A former North Carolina official who pleaded guilty to extortion for taking kickbacks has received a 37-month prison sentence in federal court. Full Story »
The Federal Reserve has approved plans for Four Oaks Fincorp to buy Nuestro Banco. Full Story »
The Third Street Oyster Bar is planned to open in downtown Smithfield. Full Story »
After some opposition from neighbors, the Smithfield Town Council has approved rezoning two tracts of land in hopes of attracting industry. Full Story »
Johnston County Sheriff Department investigators have arrested three men and charged them in the Nov. 30 robbery of Warren's Gas And Grocery. Full Story »
Another North Carolina inmate who contends that he has acquired enough good behavior credits to complete his life sentence is taking his claims to court. Full Story »
Check conditions for your morning commute. A windy morning is expected following overnight storms. Full Story »
States cut funding for state tobacco prevention programs more than 15 percent this year, pushing it further than ever below federally recommended levels, according to a report that a coalition of public health groups is releasing Wednesday. Full Story »
Benson's board of commissioners voted against a controversial plan to create a historic downtown district. Full Story »
Jobs are slowly coming back to North Carolina. Full Story »
Wake School Board Chair Ron Margiotta sent a letter to magnet principals Tuesday, reassuring parents and staff that magnet schools are not on the chopping block by the new board majority. But parents are skeptical. Full Story »
The balance of power has officially swung in a new direction for Morrisville. Full Story »
Survey shows one out of every five could make more homemade gifts this year. Full Story »
After nearly two years of surveys and public hearing, Orange County commissioners voted Monday night not to build a proposed waste transfer station in Orange County. Full Story »
Singer Clay Aiken is responding to the allegations he illegally voted in the Wake County School Board Election. Full Story »
Soon smokers will have to take their habit outside. Starting Jan. 2, anyone who lights up in nearly every bar or restaurant in the state could be fined $50. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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