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The North Carolina Asthma Program strives to reduce the burden of asthma upon the citizens of our state by: Developing and maintaining a comprehensive statewide asthma surveillance system. Developing and implementing a State Asthma Plan that effectively addresses asthma in all ages, ethnic groups, backgrounds, and in multiple settings. Increasing public awareness of the importance […]

Some say Police Chief  Harry Dolan decision to retire came as a suprise, but Dolan announced his retirement yesterday and that his plans will take effect Oct. 1st.   Dolan had been in law enforment for 32 years and just recently became eligible for retirement. This will make wayfor the city’s first black female officer to […]

With more than 20,000 students enrolled for the fall semester, Wake Technical Community College reports that it is now the largest community college in North Carolina.

Elexis (Lex) Gillette, has been blind since the age of 8,and graduated from ECU.  Congratualtions to Verdina & Rickey Gillette Simms of Raleigh…. WE are proud of your son Lex.  God Speed to him in the Paralympics!!!! Listen to our interview:  Lex Gillette is an American track and field athlete who has proved to the […]

When Triangle gas prices fell to an average $3.27 a gallon last month, it seemed too good to be true and it was.

A Goldsboro man has become the first person to die from the West Nile Virus in NC in 7 years. West Nile virus is typically transmitted by mosquitoes The wife of  Howard West, 84, says he was probabaly bitten by mosquitoes while tending to his tomato plants.   DHHS officials recommend the following precautions to eliminate potential […]

Dunn Mayor Pro Tem Carnell Robinson says he is fairly confident that the City Council on Tuesday will approve his proposed ban on saggy pants, a fashion statement typified by men whose underwear is visible above the waist of their pants.

Vice President Joe Biden will make his way to the Triangle Monday. This comes just one day after Republican nominee Mitt Romney and his vice presidential pick Paul Ryan campaigned in the state.

Since the story of 76 year old Queen Walters being robbed after falling asleep at a local Walmart his national news, tips have been coming in, says Roxboro authorities. Today Kenneth Lamont Vaughan, who stole Walters purse at a local Walmart was stopped by Durham police and brought into custody.  Vaughan had a lengthy rap […]

39th Annual Conference of Shirley Caesar Outreach Ministries set for Aug. 8-12 Earnest Pugh will minister tonight in song.  Listen to the interview.     The 39th Annual “Wilt Thou Be Made Whole” Conference of Shirley Caesar Outreach Ministries kicks off this Monday at Mount Calvary Word of Faith Church in Raleigh, NC.  The services […]