Triangle Musician Claims World Records For Drumming MSNBC CARY, N.C. -- Not many of us can put "world record holder" on our resume, but one Cary music
teacher can; and this guy takes speed drumming to a new level.That's
because at his blistering rate, Eric Okamoto is drumming 27 times a second.And his minute-long stretch of 1,620 beats earned...
State Approves Athletic Scholarship Fund MSNBC RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The state budget approved this year includes a $500,000 fund that will provide scholarships to two athletes annually at each of the state's 10 historically black colleges and universities....
High School Football Scores: August 17 MSNBC Scores of tonight's games
will be posted as they become available. APEX - HOLLY SPRINGS WEST.
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WAKEFIELDGARNER - MILLBROOKW.F. ROLESVILLE -...
N.C. Hopes To Ensure Food Safety MSNBC RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolinaagriculture officials are fine tuning food
safety procedures in the wake of several massive recalls of
contaminated foods during the past year.During a food safety conference
at...
Triangle Colleges Welcome New Students MSNBC RALEIGH,
N.C. -- Samantha Culver is excited about starting Meredith College next
week. Her little sister, Ivy, isn't so thrilled. She will miss her best
friend. "She's my big...
Triangle Under Third Ozone Alert MSNBC RALEIGH, N.C. -- It's the second code orange alert day in a row. But officials say that's not so bad. Health officials issued a code orange alert Thursday -- the third such day this year. It's a warning for...
3 Missing After Navy Aircraft Crashes in Atlantic MSNBC NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - A Navy
surveillance aircraft crashed into the Atlantic during a training
exercise, and crews searched Thursday for the three aviators who were
aboard, authorities said."We're still...
Signs Posted In North Raleigh Park Have Dog Owners on Alert MSNBC RALEIGH, N.C. -- Once upon a sunny Saturday afternoon,in a park known for disk golf and long dog walks, signs of trouble have popped up around Cedar Hills Rotary Park in North Raleigh. "We have actually seen...
N.C. Unemployment Rate Up Slightly In July MSNBC RALEIGH,
N.C. (AP) - North Carolina's unemployment rate edged up to 5 percent in
July, the highest rate since September 2006, according to...
Aqua Plans To Cut Off Water Abusers MSNBC RALEIGH, N.C. -- Residents who don't follow new water use restrictions will have their supply of water cut off, a private water company said. Aqua North Carolina is about to send letters to its 3,800 customers...
Padilla Convicted Of Terrorism Support MSNBC MIAMI (AP) - Jose Padilla was convicted of federal terrorism
support charges Thursday after being held for 3½ years as an
enemy combatant in a case that came to symbolize the Bush
administration's...
Yankees Sign NCSU's Andrew Brackman MSNBC NEW YORK
(AP) -- The Yankees and first-round draft pick Andrew Brackman agreed
to a $4.55 million, four-year contract Wednesday about an hour before
the midnight deadline. Brackman, a...
Thousands Mark Anniversary Of Elvis' Death MSNBC MEMPHIS,
Tenn. (AP) -- Thousands of Elvis Presley fans braved 105-degree heat as
they wound down Graceland's driveway in a graveside procession
Wednesday in advance of the 30th anniversary of the singer's...
