Rep. Jones Calls on Department of Defense To Investigate Doctor's Dismissal
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- Congressman Walter Jones says he is hopeful the Defense Department will investigate claims that an a civilian psychiatrist had his personnel records changed after he was fired. Dr. Kernan Manion had reported complaints of shoddy care for Marines at Camp LeJeune.
NC Economist Sees Potential For Change In The Jobless Picture
(RALEIGH) -- A U.S. Labor Department report last week showed the jobless rate fell to 9.7 percent in January. This is down slightly, but the number of jobless individuals is up.
Mudslide Forces Haywood Co. To Declare State of Emergency
(MAGGIE VALLEY) -- Federal officials are assessing the damage done by a mudslide in the North Carolina mountains. A large mudslide in Haywood County Friday forced dozens of residents out of their homes. It happened on Buck Mountain in Maggie Valley.
(RALEIGH) -- Usually by this time of year tobacco farmers know if they have a contract with manufacturers, but a sense of panic is setting in with farmers who haven't heard one way or the other.
Former DHHS Spokesperson Speaks Out On Easley E-mail Scandal
(RALEIGH) -- The person whose disclosure of e-mail policies in the office of former Governor Mike Easley says that reporters have done a good job perusing the story. Debbie Crane, a health and human services spokeswoman was fired amid a controversy over the state's Mental Health plan.
