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Eric Amling to release Split Level Igloo

Local poet, collage artist and firework entrepreneur Eric Amling’s latest book of verse, entitled SPLIT LEVEL IGLOO, is now available through his imprint, Human Hair & Co., but in limited qualities.  More on the inside. (original story)

Battistella’s To Make Final Push

Greg Cox is reporting that Battistella’s New Orleans Kitchen, in the Crabtree Inn (formerly Ramada Inn) will be closing on September 27. The hotel will soon be razed and replaced by two hotels, apparently. He also says that while Brian Battistella is looking for a new location, he also is goin... (original story)

Breast-feeding lags among N.C. moms

North Carolina newborns run a higher risk of developing chronic health problems because a smaller percentage of mothers in this state start out breast-feeding their babies than the U.S. average. (original story)

Thousands haven't claimed stimulus checks

More than 175,000 low-income seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities in North Carolina have yet to claim their economic stimulus payments from the federal government. (original story)

Allman Brothers Coming to TWC

The Allman Brothers Band will make their triumphant return to Walnut Creek, this time with Phil Lesh & Friends opening. The show is slated for October 3. According to David Menconi, they are the only band to have played at the amphitheater during each year of its existence; 18 straight seasons. ... (original story)

Chase suspect released from jail recently

Renford E. Butler, 34, remained in critical condition Wednesday at WakeMed's Raleigh campus after undergoing surgery, said Raleigh police spokesman Jim Sughrue. (original story)

Schools improve test performance

More public schools are meeting the state's test standards, but it's uncertain whether the improvement is due to better teaching or to a change in how the results are calculated. (original story)

Comboland Radio Up on 365

Live365 has a new station that is all about the region’s rock in the 80’s, Comboland Radio. The channel features acts such as Arrogance, PKM, Glass Moon, Brice Street, Mothers Finest, The Connells, and Mitch Easter. Wow! addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gogoraleigh.com%2F2008%2F08%... (original story)

Lawyers to AG: Unseal DWI records

Attorneys for The News & Observer have asked state Attorney General Roy Cooper to abide state law and order his staff to make dozens of court documents sealed Tuesday available for a reporter’s inspection. (original story)

Storms possible today; perfect weekend ahead

Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon in Central North Carolina will give way to a beautiful weekend, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. (original story)

DOT to close lanes on I-440 this weekend

The right two lanes of the I-440 Outer Beltline from Exit 15 (Poole Road) to Exit 13B (U.S. 264) in Raleigh will be temporarily closed for repaving from 9 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Sunday. (original story)

Ex-state official to serve 3 years

On Wednesday, a federal judge sentenced Boyce Allen Hudson, a former state environmental official, to more than three years in prison for his role in a bribery scheme. (original story)

Latino population growing fast

North Carolina's Hispanic population is continuing its rapid expansion, according to U.S. Census numbers released today. (original story)

Frugal drivers put road funds in peril

Tax revenues on gas and car sales have dropped as North Carolinians cut back on driving -- and that means less money to cover steep increases in the cost of building roads and bridges. (original story)

Search continues for shooting suspect

Authorities continue to search for a man charged with shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend, a New Hanover County detention officer, a spokesman said today. (original story)




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