The Quad: Men's Basketball Preview: Duke at North Carolina

Duke (19-4, 6-2 A.C.C.) visits North Carolina (20-3, 7-1) Wednesday night for the first of two regular-season men's basketball matchups.
http://thequad.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/08/basketball-preview-duke-at-north-carolina/?partner=rss&emc=rss

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:05:42 -0800

North Carolina editorial roundup

One month and a slight decline in the nation's unemployment rate do not an economic recovery make. But the latest figures out of Washington give reason to believe that the country is at least headed in the right direction on the long climb out of the Great Recession.
http://www.reflector.com/ap/staten/north-carolina-editorial-roundup-904399

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:53:56 -0800

Gov. Perdue Proclaims February 13-19, 2012 as Financial Aid Awareness Week in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Bev Perdue has proclaimed February 13-19, 2012 as Financial Aid Awareness Week in North Carolina.  The proclamation urges N.C. students and families ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/gov-perdue-proclaims-february-13-163100241.html

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:31:00 -0800

North Carolina-Duke basketball rivalry merits celebration

These games are in our backyard, and sometimes we take the North Carolina - Duke for granted because we get them like clockwork every February and March, but we shouldn't. We should celebrate them.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/07/2993619/unc-duke-rivalry-merits-its-hype.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:58:05 -0800

North Carolina’s Prospects Are Rising Despite a Head-Scratching Season

Riding a five-game winning streak, fifth-ranked North Carolina will face its archrival, No. 10 Duke, on Wednesday night in a game that will be an important measure for both teams.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/08/sports/ncaabasketball/north-carolinas-prospects-are-rising-despite-a-head-scratching-season.html?src=mv&ref=sports

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:09:50 -0800

North Carolina-Duke, Georgetown-Syracuse, Kansas-Baylor highlight must-see night of college basketball

There may be other highly anticipated nights in the regular season the next few weeks. But none figures to be better than tonight, when three marquee matchups highlight the college basketball schedule . Any of these six teams are strong enough to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament. Read full article >>
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/post/north-carolina-duke-georgetown-syracuse-kansas-baylor-highlight-must-see-night-of-college-basketball/2012/02/08/gIQA8Jc0yQ_blog.html?wprss=rss_sports

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:50:59 -0800

Sierra Club pitches wind energy

MIKE SHUTAK MOREHEAD CITY — North Carolina has a lot of potential for offshore wind energy, according to a Sierra Club forum panel assembled Tuesday night at Carteret Community College.
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/articles/2012/02/08/news-times/news/doc4f32a5e6e1d2a252929181.txt

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:22:37 -0800

North Carolina Congresswoman Myrick will not run in 2012

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (Reuters) - North Carolina Republican Congresswoman Sue Myrick, a former mayor of Charlotte and vice chair of the House Energy and Commerce committee, said on Tuesday that she would not seek reelection in 2012. "After thoughtful discussion with my family, I have decided not to run for another term in Congress. I'm grateful for the privilege of serving you," Myrick ...
http://news.yahoo.com/north-carolina-congresswoman-myrick-not-run-2012-010234881.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:04:19 -0800

Death penalty case puts racism on trial

Judicial prejudice in the dock in North Carolina
http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/magazine-16865531

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:09:27 -0800

Agility Health Extends National Outpatient Therapy Network Through Partnership With North Carolina Clinic Group

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Agility Health, a leading national provider of physical rehabilitation and software services, today announced the formation of a strategic partnership ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/agility-health-extends-national-outpatient-151300543.html

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:13:00 -0800