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Sep 9, 2007 12:32 PM CDT

Gabrielle Brushes N. Carolina

(Newser) - Gabrielle made a relatively tame landfall—with top winds hitting the 50 mph mark—on North Carolina's coast today at 11:45am, reports CNN. It's more a relief than a worry for the drought-stricken region, but storm surge flooding of up to 3 feet was possible. The storm was to...

Gabrielle 'Going to Get Gnarly'

Sep 8, 2007 2:50 PM CDT

Gabrielle 'Going to Get Gnarly'

Expected to brush North Carolina Sunday and head out to sea

(Newser) - Tropical storm Gabrielle is “going to get a little gnarly” but is “not expected to get too strong” when it hits the East Coast tomorrow, observers say. She will dump 2 to 4 inches of rain on parched North Carolina and head back to sea, topping off at...

In Dispute Between Wives, Court Sides With Third

Sep 5, 2007 9:29 PM CDT

In Dispute Between Wives, Court Sides With Third

Appeals court upholds claim to body of deceased ex-sergeant

(Newser) - The North Carolina state appeals court affirmed yesterday that the body of a retired Army sergeant belongs to his third wife, though he left her five years before his death in 2005 to return to his first wife. John Burrell never divorced Valerie Burrell after he returned to Hazelene Burrell;...

Nifong Pleads Not Guilty to Contempt

Aug 30, 2007 12:53 PM CDT

Nifong Pleads Not Guilty to Contempt

Lawyer says ex-DA's statements weren't 'willful, purposeful lies'

(Newser) - In the same Durham courtroom where he once prosecuted accused criminals, Mike Nifong pleaded not guilty today to contempt charges stemming from his handling of the Duke rape case. Nifong’s judge accused the disgraced DA of lying to him last September about a DNA report that could have benefited...

Tiger Designing First Golf Course

Aug 15, 2007 5:20 AM CDT

Tiger Designing First Golf Course

Champ plans challenging game in Blue Ridge Mountains

(Newser) - Super champ Tiger Woods is ready to hit the greens again—this time with his first-ever design for a golf course. He's planning a whole new 18 holes on a scenic spread in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. Describing himself as a "minimalist," Woods said he'll rely on...

Heat Wave Bakes Southeast

Aug 10, 2007 12:42 PM CDT

Heat Wave Bakes Southeast

Region reaches for the iced tea as temps shatter records

(Newser) - A heat wave brought record high temperatures to much of the Southeast yesterday, with highs of over 100 degrees recorded in Georgia, the Carolinas, and Kentucky. Excessive heat warnings ruled the day, prompting the National Weather Service to urge people to stay inside in air-conditioning and drink plenty of fluids,...

With Parent Away at War, Child Abuse Increases

Aug 1, 2007 8:04 PM CDT

With Parent Away at War, Child Abuse Increases

Stressed women more likely to mistreat kids

(Newser) - Incidents of child abuse and neglect rise significantly when the Army's deployment of one spouse to war leaves the other worried at home, a study finds. An Army-funded report found female spouses four times more likely than males to mistreat their children; the Army has beefed up family-support services to...

Best Home Sellers' Markets

Jul 31, 2007 5:35 PM CDT

Best Home Sellers' Markets

Times are tough, but your house won't sit on the market for long in these towns

(Newser) - The housing market overall isn't good, but luckily for some, there's an exception to every rule. Forbes points you toward 10 towns where sellers can still finish with smiles on their faces.

Raleigh, NC
San Francisco
Austin, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
St. Louis

Affordable Southern Suburbs

Jul 29, 2007 10:18 AM CDT

Affordable Southern Suburbs

If you want it all on a budget, these towns may be right for you

(Newser) - BusinessWeek lists the 25 most affordable suburbs in the South, determined not only by housing prices but also cost of living, violent crime rate, and school test scores. The first 10, in alphabetical order:

Abilene, Texas
Broken Arrow, Okla.
Cary, NC
Charlottesville, Va.
Farragut, Va.

10 Best Retirement Bargains

Jul 2, 2007 12:38 PM CDT

10 Best Retirement Bargains

U.S. News susses out the 10 spots that offer the most to retirees on a limited budget

(Newser) - Cost of living isn't the only important factor when deciding on a place to retire. Weather, proximity to cities, airports, entertainment and hospitals are also play a part. U.S. News considered all the angles and came out with these top picks:

Boone, North Carolina
Dahlonega, Georgia
Fredericksburg, Texas
Kennebunk,

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Nifong Disbarred

Jun 17, 2007 6:41 AM CDT

Nifong Disbarred

(Newser) - North Carolina's Disciplinary Hearing Commission found that Durham County prosecutor Mike Nifong intentionally and repeatedly lied in prosecuting three Duke University lacrosse players for rape. Nifong gave up his law license minutes later. Nifong now likley faces civil law suits by the men he wrongly prosecuted.

Duke DA Faces Ethics Charges

Jun 12, 2007 9:04 PM CDT

Duke DA Faces Ethics Charges

Nifong withheld evidence that could have exonerated three lacrosse players

(Newser) - North Carolina DA Mike Nifong, who spearheaded the rape and kidnapping case against three Duke lacrosse players, now faces his own set of charges for withholding evidence, making inappropriate public comments about the case, and lying to a judge and state bar investigators. His trial in front of a disciplinary...

Top Beaches 2007

Jun 11, 2007 10:04 PM CDT

Top Beaches 2007

(Newser) -

Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach, Outer Banks, North Carolina
Caladesi Island State Park, Dunedin/Clearwater, Florida
Coopers Beach, Southampton, New York
Hanalei Bay, Kauai, Hawaii
Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, Massachusetts