Raleigh Telegram

Young Man Hangs Himself After Being Released From Wake ATC Center

RALEIGH - According to a Raleigh family, a young man is dead after he hung himself, only hours after being released from a unit at the Wake ATC Center in Raleigh. His family is raising questions as to why the hospital treatment center released him.

Second Incident Surfaces Involving Etheridge And A Student

WASHINGTON DC - According to The Pilot newspaper in Southern Pines, North Carolina, a former North Carolina resident has come forward to tell of another incident where Congressman Bob Etheridge (D-NC) grabbed them when they were a student.

Did Congressman Etheridge Commit Felony Robbery?

WASHINGTON DC - As discussion across America debates about what happened between Congressman Bob Etheridge and an unknown student, many have wondered if Etheridge committed simple assault, but did he also commit robbery when he took the phone?

For Angus Barn’s Van Eure, It’s All About The People

RALEIGH - It’s all about people for local businesswoman Van Eure, owner of the famous Angus Barn Restaurant in Raleigh. She tries to make each customer feel like they are the most important person in the world.

Famous Female Boat Captain Pays Visit To Raleigh Bookstore

RALEIGH - Famous swordfisher Linda Greenlaw, who was immortalized in “The Perfect Storm” movie and book as a skilled no-nonsense boat captain, is touring the country to promote her new nonfiction book and recently stopped in Raleigh.

Large Fire Destroys Apartment Buildings In North Raleigh

RALEIGH - On Monday evening, a large fire swept an apartment complex in north Raleigh, destroying several units and displacing around two dozen people.

David Mao To Open New Dumpling & Noodle Bar In Raleigh

RALEIGH - Well-known local chef David Mao is opening a new restaurant on Hillsborough Street that will feature dumplings and noodles as their specialty.

Last Of NC Troops Finally Returning Home From Haiti Aid Mission

FORT BRAGG, NC - The U.S. military officially ended its earthquake disaster response in Haiti today on June 1st.

Kennedy Theatre Hosts Season Kick-Off Party In Raleigh

RALEIGH - The Kennedy Theatre at the Progress Energy Center in downtown Raleigh held its “Hot Summer Nights At The Kennedy Theatre” kickoff party last Saturday night, June 12th.

NAACP President, Famous Author Arrested At Wake School Meeting

RALEIGH - Several community activists were arrested at a Wake County School Board meeting on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 15th after a peaceful protest against the school board’s community schooling plans.

Soccer Fans Go Wild For World Cup Action In Raleigh

RALEIGH - If anyone thinks that soccer is not popular in the United States, then all they had to do was visit Raleigh this past Saturday during the big World Cup match between America and England.

Child With Cancer Made Honorary Raleigh Police Officer

RALEIGH - Last Friday afternoon, a local child being treated for cancer officially became Raleigh’s first ever honorary police officer.

US Turns Down Help From Dutch In Gulf Oil Spill

LOUISIANA - In Louisiana and other states on the Gulf of Mexico there is frustration over what many residents see as a slow response by the U.S. government to protecting coastal areas.

Pretty In Pink Foundation Hosts Event In Raleigh

RALEIGH - The Pretty In Pink foundation of Raleigh held a fundraising event last Saturday at the Noir nightclub on Glenwood Avenue, complete with a fashion show and gifts for guests.

Raleigh Police Say Gang Activity Down By 49%

RALEIGH - The Raleigh Police Department released its annual gang report, saying that although gang membership is still high at around 3,000 people, gang criminal activity overall has dropped by 49% this year over last year.

World War II Pilot Receives Silver Star 66 Years After B-17 Mission

ENGLAND - In June 1944, then Lt. Stevens was a B-17 pilot. He and his crew of 10 were on a mission over France when their plane was hit 151 times by anti-aircraft fire. He saved the plane and was awarded a medal this year.

Opinion: Time For A National Boycott Of BP Over Oil Spill

LOUISIANA - In this guest editorial, the writer wonders if BP is trying to make people mad after revelations into British Petroleum’s behavior before the accident as well as their heavy-handed, slow-to-react, illegal, and even insulting behavior after the accident.

Opinion: Having Fun With NC County Seat Confusion

RALEIGH - Raleigh Telegram opinion columnist D.G. Martin takes a look at some of the county names in North Carolina and the confusion they can sometimes cause.

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

NC Highway Patrol Trooper Under Investigation for Alleged Misconduct

RALEIGH - A NC Highway Patrol trooper has resigned amid an investigation into his alleged sexual misconduct while on duty. External link to WRAL.

BP, Coast Guard Block Reporters From Oil Spill

LOUISIANA - BP, private security guards, and the Coast Guard have kept reporters from interviewing oil spill workers as well as from filming wildlife. External link to Yahoo News.

Space Probe Lands On Asteroid, Returns To Earth

JAPAN - A Japanese space probe is the first spacecraft to ever successfully land on an asteroid and then return to earth with mineral samples. Link to AP.

UK Report: Northern Ireland’s Bloody Sunday Victims Were Unarmed

NORTHERN IRELAND - After a 12 year investigation into the killing of 13 civilians in Northern Ireland by British soldiers that was memorialized in the U2 song, “Sunday, Bloody Sunday”, a UK review board says the victims were unarmed and that the killings were unjustified. Link to Yahoo News.

Gallup Poll Says Democrats Have Gone Too Far Left For Independents

WASHINGTON DC - A recent Gallop poll says that for the first time since the 1990’s, most independents think that Democratic politicians have become too liberal. External link to Yahoo News.

Harrison Ford Marries Calista Flockhart In NM

NEW MEXICO - After dating for several years, actor Harrison Ford has married actress Calista Flockhart in New Mexico. Link to Yahoo News.

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