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Governor Proposes Budget
Tuesday, May 13 2008
by Dave DeWitt
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The general assembly begins its short session today. And the first order of business will be taking a look at Governor Mike Easley’s proposed budget. Dave DeWitt reports.
The governor’s 300-page proposed budget includes everything from a 7 percent salary increase for the state’s public-school teachers to expanding the polar bear exhibit at the North Carolina Zoo. But the most controversial proposal is an increase in the cigarette and alcohol taxes. The cigarette tax would go up 20 cents a pack. The alcohol tax would go up by 4 percent. Governor Easley calls it a good budget.
"The budget makes progress in education, human services, public safety and economic development that we need."
The 21-billion dollar budget now goes to the General Assembly.
Big Winds Down East
Monday, May 12 2008
by David Brower
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Six people were hurt and 10 to 20 structures were damaged when a strong line of storms swept across North Carolina on Sunday. The worst of the damage was along the Jones-Onslow county line and further east. Ron Humble with the National Weather Service says North Carolina got off easy when compared to damage in three other states.
"That is relatively typical when we do have tornadoes we are fortunate enough that many times they're relatively benign if you can say that about a tornado."
The tornado watches are over -- but the National Weather Service says high winds are still likely today. A wind advisory has been issued for much of the North Carolina mountains. The Triangle area will see 20 to 25 mile an hour winds.
New Citizens
Friday, May 09 2008
by Jessica Jones
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Pedro Cruz and his fiancee. Photo: Jessica Jones
Nearly 50 more people became American citizens today in Raleigh. A naturalization ceremony was held at the federal courthouse where families, attorneys, and onlookers watched proudly as their loved ones gained citizenship. Pedro Cruz is one of the new citizens. Jessica Jones reports.
Chancellor Holden Thorp
Friday, May 09 2008
by Dave DeWitt
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photo courtesy www.unc.edu
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has a new leader. Holden Thorp was named chancellor yesterday. Thorp has spent almost half his life as either a student or on the faculty at Chapel Hill. Dave DeWitt reports.
New Chancellor at UNC Chapel Hill
Thursday, May 08 2008
by Dave DeWitt
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Holden Thorp Photo: UNC Chapel Hill
Holden Thorp has been named the new chancellor at UNC Chapel Hill. Hear Dave DeWitt talk about the appointment with Catherine Brand.
New Chancellor at UNC Chapel Hill
Thursday, May 08 2008
by Dave DeWitt
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A renowned scientist and North Carolina native has been named the new chancellor at UNC-Chapel Hill. Holden Thorp has been at UNC in various capacities for 15 years. Dave DeWitt reports.
Holden Thorp is a Carolina man, through and through. He grew up in Fayetteville and graduated from UNC in 1986. He went to Cal Tech for graduate school, but was lured back to Chapel Hill in 1993 to teach chemistry. Thorp moved swiftly and steadily up the administration ladder, first chairing the chemistry department and then serving as director of the Morehead Planetarium. He was named dean of the college of arts and sciences last year. Thorp’s greatest challenge as chancellor will be managing the university’s growth. The school will add about 3 thousand students by 2015. The new chancellor will also lead the planning and building of Carolina North, a 250-acre campus in Chapel Hill.
McCrory, Perdue for Governor
Wednesday, May 07 2008
by Laura Leslie
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North Carolina voters know who their choices for Governor will be this fall. Democrat Bev Perdue and Republican Pat McCrory won their parties’ respective nominations last night. Laura Leslie has the story.
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