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Witness: State Trooper Was Not Chasing Anyone Before Fatal Wreck

JAMESTOWN, NC - An eyewitness and first responder to a May 23 fatal accident in Jamestown, North Carolina that left a grandmother and an 11 year old girl dead disputes reported claims that Trooper J.D. Goodnight was in hot pursuit at the time.

Produce Safety Bill May Make Farmer’s Markets A Thing Of The Past

WASHINGTON DC - A new produce bill that would require farms to register with the FDA, pay registration fees, and undergo inspections before selling produce to the public could hurt small farmers some say.

SBI Investigates Secret Recordings Made At North Carolina Town Hall

ORIENTAL, NC - In the past few months, the small town of Oriental has been abuzz with discussions about the firing of the town manager, an investigation by an attorney hired by the town, and secret recordings.

City Of Raleigh Has Paid $62,400 For Video Hosting In Just Four Years

RALEIGH - Should the City of Raleigh pay $15,600 a year just for hosting videos, when other hosting plans only cost around $10 a month?

Triangle RailHawks Coach Weighs In On World Cup’s Soccer Ball Problems

RALEIGH - What does Martin Rennie, head coach of the Carolina RailHawks think about the ball being used in the World Cup? He’s got his own opinion about the controversial Adidas ball.

Three People Shot In Downtown Raleigh

RALEIGH - Not far from the hustle and bustle of downtown bars, shots rang out on Edenton Street on Tuesday night, injuring three people.

Raleigh Police Officer, Age 8, Laid To Rest

RALEIGH - Last weekend on July 3rd, a local child who officially became Raleigh’s first ever honorary police officer was laid to rest after fighting his illness for several years.

Raleigh Police Charge Man With Six Bank Robberies

RALEIGH - According to the Raleigh Police Department, a local man was charged with bank robbery after some public tips to a hotline and outstanding warrants led to his arrest.

Travel: Visiting Seattle And The Beautiful Pacific Northwest

SEATTLE - One of our Raleigh Telegram reporters visits the land of the Cascade Mountains, coffee shops, and spectacular views in the Pacific Northwest.

IBM To Hire 600 Workers In RTP For Service Center

RTP - North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue announced this week that a subsidiary of IBM will hire around 600 workers during the next two years.

Phish Gives A Phantastic Concert In Raleigh

RALEIGH - See photos and read a review about the packed Phish concert in Raleigh as the both the fans and the band did not disappoint.

Celebrity Magnet Meets the Real Housewives Of New Jersey At Parties

NEW JERSEY - Celebrity and entertainment correspondent Tom Murro had a great time mingling with TV and music stars last week, including Danielle Staub of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey.”

Opinion: DNA Samples At Arrest Is Presumption Of Guilt, Not Innocence

RALEIGH - Our opinion columnist says that collecting DNA samples during a felony arrest as opposed to waiting until after a trial is not necessarily a good idea.

Opinion: Looking At The NC Runoff Election Results

RALEIGH - Opinion columnist D.G. Martin talks about the Marshall-Cunningham Senate runoff, the success of conservative African-American candidates, and Carolina politics.

Politics Video: This Week On NCSpin TV

RALEIGH - This week on NCSpin, our panel of political experts discuss political news and more from across North Carolina.

External Links: News From The Web

Coast Guard Says They Will Arrest Reporters Covering Oil Cleanup In Gulf

THE GULF - According to CNN and CBS News, reporters covering oil-soaked birds and the oil cleanup in the Gulf have been threatened with arrest if they get within 65 feet of anything related to the oil spill. From CNN.

NC Ferries Chief Is Fired After Trying To Fix Nepotism, Graft

RALEIGH - The NC DOT fired a man who was hired to clean up the NC Ferry System, but they fired him after he started to address those problems. External link to the News & Observer.

Former Person County District Attorney Pleads Guilty To Harassing Women

PERSON COUNTY, NC - After an investigation by the SBI and numerous complaints, the former Person County District Attorney Joel Brewer will be going to jail. External link to WRAL.

US Government To Give $19 Million To Boston Mobster

BOSTON - A federal judge has ordered the government to pay $19 million to a man convicted of loan-sharking and gambling operations. External link to the Boston Herald.

John Edwards’ Mistress Seeks Money From Tell All Book Sales

RALEIGH - The mistress of former Senator John Edwards is seeking money from Andrew Young, the former staffer who wrote a book about the campaign and Edwards’ affair.

Barefoot Bandit Steals An Airplane...Again

BAHAMAS - The so-called Barefoot Bandit has eluded police again and this time has escaped to crash-land in the Bahamas, say police. Link to Yahoo.

Is BP Rejecting Skimmers To Save Money On The Oil Cleanup?

LOUISIANA - An investment and accounting expert says that BP is intentionally delaying clean-up to amortize costs over a longer period. Link to McClatchey News.

Volunteers Say BP Is Leaving Them Out Of Cleanup Effort

LOUISIANA - Volunteers say that they are being left out of the cleanup effort despite being qualified. Link to Yahoo News.

Former NBA Star Now Sleeps In His Car

FLORIDA - A former standout who played against Michael Jordan and others is now living in his 1992 Buick. External link to Yahoo News.

Prosecutors: US Network Was Ready To Help Russian Spy Ring

NEW YORK - Prosecutors say that a network was set up to help the alleged Russian spies. Link to Yahoo.

Federal Program For Poor Gave Money To Dead People, Millionaires

WASHINGTON DC – A federal program designed to help out poor people with their utility bills ended up sending millions to rich people and people who were dead. Link to Yahoo News.

American Geologist Tortured, Put In Jail In China For Oil Database

CHINA - An American geologist was jailed for eight years and tortured in China for just making a database for an oil company. External link to Yahoo News.

Police: Pizza Slice Helped Solve Grim Sleeper Serial Murder Case

LOS ANGELES - The police say that they grabbed a slice of pizza from a suspect to get his DNA in the so-called “Grim Sleeper” serial murders that have left 11 people dead. External link to Yahoo News.

Around 27,000 Oil Wells Abandoned In The Gulf

GULF OF MEXICO - The Associated Press is reporting that an astounding 27,000 oil wells have been abandoned in the Gulf in the past few decades. External link to Yahoo News.

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