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Etheridge pushes FTC to investigate spike in gas prices |
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(WASHINGTON, DC)-–Congressman Bob Etheridge has asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate complaints from North Carolinians, about rising gas prices in the motor fuel market. |
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Lawmakers consider putting eminent domain on the ballot |
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(RALEIGH)--State lawmakers could ask voters to decide whether the government should be allowed to take a person’s land for economic development purposes. The power of eminent domain allows governments to seize private property for public use, provided the owner receives fair compensation. |
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Officer in stable condition after shooting |
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(DURHAM)--A Durham police officer is undergoing surgery at Duke Hospital after being shot early Thursday morning. Authorities say the officer was responding to a burglary call at South Square Apartments. |
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NCSU researchers study role of video games, memory |
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(RALEIGH)--Researchers at North Carolina State University and the Georgia Institute of Technology have received a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to study whether and how video games can boost memory and thinking skills in the elderly. |
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(RALEIGH) —The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms with forward Erik Cole on a two-year contract. The deal will pay Cole $2.8 million in 2009-10 and $3 million in 2010-11. |
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