Nov 27th, 2008 · Some businesses have dodged the worst of the economic downturn. A shopping mall kiosk in Fayetteville, N.C., has been flooded with orders thanks to a baby boom at the nearby military base. Lisa Olivares, manager of CCE Headgear Plus speaks with host Alex Cohen.
Nov 25th, 2008 · Police in Raleigh, N.C. say a man tried to steal a woman's car in a supermarket parking lot. While the woman was being assaulted, other shoppers came to her rescue — including one who clubbed the alleged carjacker with a frozen turkey. The suspect, despite serious head injuries, escaped in the car. However, police arrested him a short time later.
Nov 20th, 2008 · Authorities in North Carolina apologized for the bad timing of a bust. They wanted to arrest a man. And they found him at his father's funeral. The Star-News of Wilmington, N.C., reports the suspect was helpling to load the coffin into a hearse, when two cops grabbed him. They put a knee in his back. And they tasered him, as his fellow pallbearers tried to steady the coffin. Police admit they could've waited until after the service. In their defense, they were respectful enough to wear coats and ties.
Nov 8th, 2008 · Barack Obama's margin of victory in North Carolina was miniscule — only about three-tenths of 1 percent. But along with his more comfortable win in neighboring Virginia, he managed to chisel away at what had been a longstanding foundation of Republicans' electoral strategy: the solidly red south.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · Democrat Barack Obama has held a consistent lead over Republican John McCain in national polls. However, polls in several states show it's to close to predict. NPR reporters traveled to four battleground states. We'll hear from: David Schaper in Ind., Ina Jaffe in Nev., Adam Hochberg in N.C. and Greg Allen in Fla.
Oct 27th, 2008 · If the tumultuous economy is this year's top "kitchen-table" issue that's not good news for people who sell kitchen tables, coffee tables or other furniture. The furniture industry is experiencing a tough year — September sales were down about 10 percent from a year ago. The mood was glum at the world's largest furniture industry trade show in High Point, N.C.
Oct 27th, 2008 · Vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin turned up at a North Carolina campaign event in jeans. She was mocked last week for the cost of her wardrobe. She was attacking out-of-touch elites when it was revealed that the Republican National Committee paid for a $150,000 shopping spree. Her stylist and makeup artist were paid thousands more. The Alaska governor says she won't keep the clothes, instead she'll return to her regular consignment shop in Anchorage.
Oct 21st, 2008 · At a weekend rally for Sen. Barack Obama in Fayetteville, N.C., one thing that stands out is all the young faces of supporters who have endured long lines for a chance to see their candidate and get re-energized for the final push.