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November 6, 2009

Video games become coolest teachers at school
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GREENSBORO — The operating room isn’t real. The patient and the surgeon aren’t either. Nor are the intricate and varied medical devices. But the results of this video- game-style simulator could be very real for the surgical technicians... Read More

Rep. Pricey Harrison wants Blue Cross probe
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RALEIGH — Rep. Pricey Harrison has asked the state’s attorney general and Department of Insurance to investigate Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina’s use of campaign-style tactics aimed at defeating controversial federal health in... Read More

Some fear vaccines more than flu viruses
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For three Moses Cone Hospital employees, not wanting to get a seasonal flu shot was worth losing a job. While they might have paid a high price for their stance, they’re not alone. Many Americans, urged on by prominent skeptics such as Rush Limbaugh... Read More

Robbery suspect strikes again, police say
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WINSTON-SALEM — A man suspected in two Guilford County bank robberies two weeks ago is accused in a Winston-Salem bank heist on Thursday.At 12:49 p.m., police reported a man entered the Bank of America  at 698 Hanes Mall Blvd.  and present... Read More

Basnight endorses Nesbitt for N.C. Senate post

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Senate's top leader is endorsing Sen. Martin Nesbitt of Buncombe County to become his top lieutenant. Senate President Pro Tempore Marc Basnight wrote a letter Friday to Senate Democrats asking them to support... Read More

N.C. Marine arrested in death at Camp Lejeune

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina Marine was arrested Friday in the death of a fellow Marine at Camp Lejeune. Pvt. Jonathan Law, 21, was in military custody after a homicide about 1 a.m. Friday, according to Capt. Timothy Patrick, a Marine... Read More

N.C. court ends tobacco company payments in Md., Pa

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's highest court says three cigarette companies no longer have to make payments to tobacco farmers in Maryland and Pennsylvania through a decade-old settlement. Read More

Four indicted in fatal July hit and run

GREENSBORO — Four people charged in connection with a July hit-and-run accident that left a woman dead inside a car along U.S. 29 were among those indicted Monday by a grand jury. Read More

Update: Two seriously injured in accident on N.C. 14
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REIDSVILLE — The driver of a Lincoln Town Car drifted into the lane of a pickup truck, causing an accident on N.C. 14 Friday morning, the Highway Patrol said. Read More

Fort Hood officer family not surprised at heroics

CAROLINA BEACH (AP) — The stepmother of the police officer who shot an Army psychiatrist suspected of opening fire on fellow soldiers said Friday the woman's heroics are not surprising. Read More

Elon shop offers new and used, name-brand clothing for young adults

ELON — Mary and John McKissack realized they needed to make a change to pay college tuition for their 16-year-old daughter in a few years. The family of six has relied on John’s income because Mary McKissack home-schools their children.So, Mar... Read More

Experiment turns up many Whitsett residents eager to recycle

WHITSETT — Lots of residents are taking advantage of the trial period allowing them to drop off recyclables behind Town Hall. In early October, one week after it began, the town had to ask the waste-collection company to double the number of 96-gall... Read More

Online map shows High Point crime

HIGH POINT — Local residents can see an online map of crime in High Point at crimemapping.com.The police department has started using the Web site so residents can track criminal acts near their homes and businesses. Residents also can get an e-mail... Read More

Panthers' Kasay questionable for Saints game

CHARLOTTE (AP) — Carolina Panthers kicker John Kasay is questionable for Sunday's game at New Orleans after missing a second straight practice with a groin injury.Kickoff specialist Rhys Lloyd would likely attempt field goals and extra points if Kas... Read More

Two 'Most Wanted' suspects accounted for
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GREENSBORO — Greensboro police have accounted for two more people featured in "Guilford County's Most Wanted."Police said today that they used a Crime Stoppers tip to arrest Tiffany Jade Denham at her home at 1519 Homeland Ave. on Thursday... Read More

Former U.S. Marshal Costner to run for sheriff
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GREENSBORO — Former U.S. Marshal and Guilford County deputy sheriff Harlon E. Costner announced plans Friday to run for sheriff in 2010.Costner is the second candidate to officially announce intentions to run for sheriff. Sheriff BJ Barnes said over... Read More

Opening delayed for new downtown Reidsville restaurant

REIDSVILLE — The opening of a new downtown restaurant has been delayed, city officials announced Friday. Read More

Forsyth to hold flu clinic Tuesday

WINSTON-SALEM — The Forsyth County Department of Public Health will hold an H1N1 and a seasonal flu clinic on Tuesday. Read More

Greensboro chiropractor Russell Cobb dies at age 66
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GREENSBORO — Dr. Russell Cobb, founder of the one of the Triad’s largest and most well-known chiropractic clinics died Thursday afternoon. He was 66 years old.Cobb, owner of Cobb Chiropractic Clinic at 1001 N. Elm St., died following a 20-year... Read More

Wake Forest QB cleared to play

WINSTON-SALEM (AP) — Wake Forest quarterback Riley Skinner has been cleared to play in Saturday's game at No. 10 Georgia Tech (3:30 p.m., WXLV-45) after sustaining a concussion last week.The school announced today that the senior is expected to star... Read More

Rockingham County church events: Eden church hosts fall festival, bone marrow testing

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Coble might get GOP challenger from High Point

HIGH POINT (MCT) — Local business manager Cathy Brewer Hinson plans to challenge Rep. Howard Coble from Greensboro in the GOP primary next year.Hinson will become the first Republican to mount a primary challenge to Coble since he won the 6th Distri... Read More

Child care experts blast stimulus spending

RALEIGH (AP) — Critics of the state's plan to spend thousands in federal stimulus dollars to send consultants to a workshop say the money would be better spent on subsidizing child care for struggling families. Read More

Morehead student charged with assaulting handicapped students

EDEN — Police have charged a Morehead High School student with assaulting two handicapped students at the school. Read More

New sea turtle hospital planned

WILMINGTON (AP) — A North Carolina contractor says plans for a new sea turtle hospital in Surf City are in the works.The Star-News of Wilmington reports today that Wilmington-based Baldwin Construction Services is planning to design and build the 14... Read More

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