From The North Carolina News Network An NCNN affiliate exclusive. http://www.ncnn.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:25:20 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Heart Study Focuses On Lumbee Indians http://www.ncnn.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5592&Itemid=26 (LUMBERTON) -- Duke Medical researchers in Lumberton are looking into whether there’s a genetic link for heart disease in Lumbee Indians. For decades, doctors at the Southeastern Regional Medical Center have seen Lumbee patients in their 30’s and 40’s with symptoms of heart disease more common in people in their 70’s. NC Jobless Rate Grows To 11.1% http://www.ncnn.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5591&Itemid=26 (RALEIGH) -- North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased to 11.1 percent in January. That is according to the latest statistics released Wednesday by the state’s Employment Security Commission. State Leaders Mourn The Passing Of Kathy Taft http://www.ncnn.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5590&Itemid=26 (RALEIGH) -- The following statement was issued by Governor Beverly Perdue on the death of North Carolina School Board Member Kathy Taft: Campbell and NC State To Offer Dual Degree http://www.ncnn.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5586&Itemid=26 (RALEIGH) -- Campbell University is partnering with North Carolina State University to provide a new dual degree program. Beginning in fall 2010, students will be able to obtain a J-D from Campbell Law School and a Master of Public Administration from N.C. State. State Board of Education Member Kathy Taft Dies http://www.ncnn.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5585&Itemid=26 (RALEIGH) -- The family reports that North Carolina Board of Education Member Kathy Taft has died at WakeMed hospital after suffering a brutal assault Saturday while she stayed at a friend's home in Raleigh. Earlier Tuesday, Raleigh police reported Taft had died and then retracted this announcement.