Raleigh Telegram

Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saved By Police, Guinness, And Sponsors

RALEIGH - After the City of Raleigh dropped its financial support of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, if not for the Raleigh Police Department and some sponsors, the 28th annual parade and festival would have been canceled.

$225 Million Police

Building Fails In Raleigh Council Vote

RALEIGH - After putting off a final vote for some time, Raleigh City Council members could not reach a consensus at their March 2nd meeting on the proposed Clarence E. Lightner Public Safety Center, essentially putting a hold on the project.

New Natty Greene Beer Brewery Opens In Downtown Raleigh

RALEIGH - Natty Greene’s, a new beer brewery with roots in Greensboro, has expanded into the Raleigh area and is now open in the historic Powerhouse building in downtown Raleigh where Southend Brewery used to be located. PLUS WATCH VIDEO ON HOW BEER IS MADE.

Ex-FBI Agents To Review NC Crime Lab Problems After Murder Case

RALEIGH - After it was revealed that a State Bureau of Investigation lab technician withheld important evidence at a murder trial in 1993, NC Attorney General Roy Cooper has asked two former Federal Bureau of Investigation agents to review state crime lab cases.

Over 500 People In Raleigh Get Their Heads Shaved RALEIGH - During recent St. Baldrick’s Day events in Raleigh, over 500 people, including at least five women, got their heads shaved to benefit charity. PLUS WATCH VIDEO.

Food Review: New Tribeca

Tavern In Cary

CARY - Rocky Top Hospitality, which is known for running Bogart’s, the Red Room, Michael Dean’s, and other restaurants in the the Raleigh area, has opened the a busy new restaurant in Cary called the Tribeca Tavern.

Ignite Event Draws 700 To Downtown Raleigh

RALEIGH - Presentations during the event ranged from the benefits of female boxing to how to become a better speaker. Other topics included how to host microfundraisers for charity, the redneck guide to Silicon Valley, 20 tips for startups, how to fight zombies, and others.

New Barrel Monster, Fake Historical Marker Appear In Raleigh

RALEIGH - A new “barrel monster” sculpture and a fake historical marker have appeared on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, near where the original barrel monster first appeared.

Durham Newspaper Says Wake Co. “Goes To Hell”

DURHAM - A local newspaper serving the Triangle says that Wake County has “gone to hell” due to the actions of local voters in the 2009 elections.

Wake Co. Residents Meet To Oppose Cary Sewage Facility

WAKE COUNTY - On Saturday, March 20th, a group of residents in the New Hill community will host a meeting that will highlight the group’s opposition to a proposed waste water treatment plant in their community.

NC Congressman Wants To Put Reagan On $50 Bill

WASHINGTON DC - In a move that has made national headlines, North Carolina Congressman wants to replace one Illinois Republican with another Illinois Republican on the $50 bill.

NC Cities Compete For New Google Broadband Project

DURHAM - Cities in North Carolina --including Durham -- are ready to jump through hoops in the competition to be the new location for a Google broadband pilot project.

St. Patricks Run Draws Record Crowd In Raleigh

RALEIGH - The annual St. Pattie’s Day run in Moore Square in Raleigh grew exponentially this year as around 1,400 runners gathered for the fun run through the downtown. PLUS WATCH VIDEO.

Some NC Troops Return To Ft. Bragg From Haiti

FORT BRAGG - Some North Carolina-based soldiers are returning more quickly than expected from Haiti after they helped out with earthquake relief efforts.

NCSpin TV This Week: Politics And More

RALEIGH - This week, NCSpin talks about the NC politcs, the economy, and more on the weekly talk show.

External Links: News From The Web

Americans’ Tax Load Could Double By End Of Decade

WASHINGTON DC - According to an article by Time Magazine, the taxes paid by Americans could double by the year 2020 due to the deficit run up during the last year. Link to Yahoo News.

Scientists Confirm: Dinosaurs Killed Off By Asteroid Collision

WASHINGTON DC - An asteroid that affected the climate was what killed off the dinosaurs says an international board of scientists. Link to Yahoo.

Karl Rove Admits Error On Invading Iraq Under Bush

WASHINGTON DC - President Bush advisor Karl Rove admitted recently in a new book that the failure to find weapons of mass destruction cost America credibility. External link to Yahoo News.

Former Gitmo Detainee Fighting For Taliban Army

AFGHANISTAN - A former Guantanamo detainee who was released by the US is now a senior commander in the Taliban. External link to Yahoo News.

Army Bomb Expert Sues “Hurt Locker” Producers

HOLLYWOOD - An Army sergeant who says that the movie was based on his life and even used his call sign in the field is suing the makers of the popular film about Iraq. Link to Yahoo News.

US Tries To Boost Tourism By Increasing Entry Fees

WASHINGTON DC - In a strange twist, to combat falling tourism visits to the United States, the government is adding a $10 fee for those wishing to visit here. Link to LA Times.

Court Says That Arrested Zombies Can Sue Police

MINNESOTA - An appeals court says that six people dressed up as zombies have a right to sue the police for being imprisoned for two days. The court said that police had no right to “arrest a group of peaceful people for engaging in an artistic protest by playing music, broadcasting statements and dressing as zombies.”

Russia Releases Officer Who Killed Reporter

RUSSIA - Amid an outcry from the international community, Russia releases a police officer who shot and killed a reporter after only two years. External link to Reuters.

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