North Carolina News

How does Zipcar work?
Want to sign up and reserve a car? To join Zipcar, members of the Duke community can visit zipcar.com/duke to create a Zipcar account. A Zipcard is then sent through the mail, which allows users access to Zipcars.
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Crime Log
Man wounded; shooter escapes Charges levied at checkpoint Convicted felons face gun charges
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Campus Briefs
DTCC's Ingram named to SACS commission NCCU adds Steelman as top administratorReed named to new graduate, research job
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Duke 'zips' to top of car class
DURHAM -- Need a car, but not the hassle of owning one? Duke University might have the answer to your problem.
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Diversity concerns cloud paving contract
DURHAM -- City Council members approved a $3.8 million paving contract Thursday after satisfying themselves that administrators and the contractor had done all they could to make sure blacks and women shared in the business.
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UNC, NCCU seek maximum tuition hike
CHAPEL HILL -- UNC Chapel Hill and N.C. Central University are among UNC system schools seeking the maximum increase they are allowed in student tuition in the coming year.
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Easley's quiet way meant mixed results
There was a day when Gov. Mike Easley's style seemed quirky but effective. His aversion to public appearances drew quips about the groundhog or Howard Hughes, but voters liked the low-key governor with a common touch, and Easley got virtually everyt
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Again, new pavement goes bad
A federal report says fixing failing asphalt on the state's newest interstate, I-795, will cost up to $22 million.
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Resales celebrate a reprieve
Sellers of used toys feared new safety laws would shutter them.
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UNC wrestles with tuition increases
Some legislators are likely to disapprove of raising tuition by as much as 6.5 percent.
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