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July 15, 2009

Settlement to lower auto insurance rates

A settlement today between the state and the North Carolina Rate Bureau decrease private passenger auto insurance rates to just under 2006 levels. The changes begin Nov. 1 and are retroactive to Jan. 1. Some drivers will share in $50 million worth of refu... Read More

City may buy land for west loop

GREENSBORO — City and state officials are working out an agreement using $15 million to $17 million in municipal money, plus local labor to speed completion of the Urban Loop’s western leg. The plan envisions loaning that much to the state De... Read More

DOT wants faster trains: Agency guns for stimulus money

The state Department of Transportation is aiming high, with a new list of requests for $4 billion in federal economic recovery funds to create fast and frequent train service between Charlotte and Washington, D.C. The money would fund 90 proposed projects... Read More

Drains added at flood-ravaged Wafco Mills

GREENSBORO — Too little and poor drainage didn’t help Wafco Mills when torrential rain flooded the condo complex June 3, a city report says. But even with suggested improvements, the area still could not have avoided flooding that day, said Ch... Read More

Update: Police investigate large counterfeit-check ring

GREENSBORO — Police are seeking multiple suspects in a elaborate counterfeit check ring that, so far, has led to six arrests and the loss of $50,000 to local businesses.The alleged ring leader — Tony LaMont Harris, 40 — was arrested July... Read More

3 injured when retaining wall collapses at construction site

GREENSBORO – Three workers were transported to the hospital after a retaining wall collapsed Wednesday afternoon at an apartment complex under construction. Emergency officials were called to Spring Place apartments at 3612 Hewitt St. about 4:15 p.m... Read More

Election filings for Wednesday

Candidates for local offices have until noon Friday to file with the local boards of elections. The primary election will be Oct. 6. The general election will be Nov. 3. Candidates who filed Wednesday: GREENSBORO CITY COUNCIL Robert V. “Robbie&rdquo... Read More

Swing from Eagle Scout project stolen from retirement community

GREENSBORO — On warm afternoons, the cedar swing offered a retreat, two or three settling in and rocking in the shade. But on Sunday night, the swing — part of Thomas Mincher’s Eagle Scout project — was sawed apart and stolen from... Read More

Merck and Schering-Plough settle heart drug claims

NEW YORK (AP) — Drugmakers Merck & Co. and Schering-Plough Corp. say they will pay $5.4 million to settle civil claims that the companies covered up test results that cast doubt on the effectiveness of two blockbuster cholesterol drugs. The comp... Read More

Oops! Undercover cop arrested

STATESVILLE (AP) — An undercover deputy working for a sheriff is so good at his job, he was arrested while trying to sell drugs to undercover officers working for the city police.The Statesville Record & Landmark reported today that an undercove... Read More

Ft. Bragg soldier to get posthumous heroism award

FORT BRAGG (AP) — In the final minutes of Sgt. James Treber's life, frigid water filling his armored truck, the 24-year-old freed a pinned comrade and shoved the man into the small air pocket he'd been using to breathe.Treber didn't make it out of t... Read More

Burglars flee when resident grabs gun

GREENSBORO — Two men broke into a home early today and fired a shot at the resident, but fled when the resident won control of a gun.Greensboro police said Keith Short, 41, woke up at 3:10 a.m. Wednesday to find two men in their 20s coming into his... Read More

Rockingham County weekend: Music in the Park

“The hills are alive with the sound of music.” Yes indeed, the sounds of music will be on tap for the weekend. On Saturday, Music in the Park takes place at the gazebo in Mayodan Park. A concert under the stars will feature Broken Bread and th... Read More

Police chief: Bear in Winston-Salem posed a threat

WINSTON-SALEM (MCT) — A bear that likely wandered down from the mountains to the northwestern part of the city was shot to death because it was in a populated area and posed a threat, Police Chief Scott Cunningham said Tuesday."We didn't think... Read More

More than $3 million of marijuana found near coast

ELIZABETH CITY (AP) — Sheriff's deputies in a coastal county have seized more than $3 million worth of marijuana plants.Multiple media outlets are reporting that officers pulled up nearly 3,000 plants Tuesday in Pasquotank County. Officers say the p... Read More

Three arrested after multiple Davidson break-ins

LEXINGTON — Three men have been charged in a string of break-ins in Davidson County that date back to February.The Davidson County Sheriff's Office said trucks, tools, firearms and equipment were reported stolen. Most of the break-ins took place in... Read More

N.C. State trustees to probe Easley's job

RALEIGH (AP) — Trustees at N.C. State have created a panel to investigate the scandal over a controversial job given to a former governor's wife.The new panel will try to figure out whether policies should be changed, The News & Observer of Rale... Read More

Massive fire displaces seniors from apartments

WINSTON-SALEM (MCT) — A two-alarm fire severely damaged an apartment complex Tuesday and forced elderly residents to flee their homes.No residents were hurt, but a Winston-Salem firefighter was taken to a hospital with signs of heat exhaustion. Read More

Burlington convenience store robbed

BURLINGTON — A man robbed a convenience store on West Webb Avenue on Tuesday night.Burlington police said the robbery happened at 8:41 p.m. at the Handy Corner Grocery at 1802 W. Webb Ave. The suspect entered the store with a semi-automatic handgun... Read More

Cash, jewelry taken in Greensboro store robbery

GREENSBORO — Two suspects armed with handguns robbed Dona Chepa Mexican Market on Tuesday night, police said.About 7:15 p.m., the suspects entered the store at 616 N. English St. and robbed the owner, whom Greensboro police did not identify, of cash... Read More

Uncertainty plagues local military academy

A statement Tuesday from The Friends of Oak Ridge Military Academy has raised questions about the future of Col. Roy Berwick, president of the financially troubled private school. The uncertainty in leadership comes after the mass resignation of the... Read More

Guilford County urged to change the bulbs

GREENSBORO — Looks like the county has found a way to save nearly $54,000 in power bills each year: Swap out the lights. The project would cost about $250,000 across four buildings, but efficiency experts at N.C. A&T say the upgrade would pay fo... Read More

Clothesline bill hung out to dry

RALEIGH — A bill aimed at protecting the right to hang laundry on a clothesline fell victim to dry, or at least drying, humor Tuesday. Sponsored by Greensboro Democrat Rep. Pricey Harrison, the measure would have prohibited cities and counties from... Read More

The good stuff: Thanks for safe return of missing pocketbook

Yesterday, I had a big “senior moment.” I left my pocketbook on the checkout counter at Target. By the time I reached home, there was a message to call Target. A woman named Dixie informed me that I had left my pocketbook there, which I... Read More

Greensboro City Council District 4 race

The following candidates have declared their candidacy for the District 4 City Council seat. Candidates have until July 17 at noon to file their paperwork with the board of elections. Since there are already three candidates, there will be a primary in th... Read More