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Survey shows more people will grill out this year

A new survey found that nearly three out of four beef lovers plan to grill out more this summer than in previous years. The survey also said in spite of the economy, there are certain things grillers won't give up, no matter the price.

Updated 07/03/2009 04:55 PM

Pilot volunteers to bring wounded soldier home to Fla.

A Triad pilot loaned his time and his plane this holiday weekend to fly a wounded soldier home to Florida. Pilot Tom Coble and Army Sgt. Joshua Ben made a stop in Burlington on their way to Orlando Thursday evening.

07/03/2009 10:35 AM

Winston-Salem to challenge latest census estimates

Winston-Salem officials are challenging the U.S. Census Bureau's 2008 population estimates for the city. City officials say their decision to appeal the new census data is purely based on money.

07/02/2009 07:28 PM

Samet to build spec building at Mebane industrial park

Samet Corporation has announced plans to build a 104,000 sq. ft. building at an industrial park in Mebane. It's a speculative building. The company and local business leaders say the building could support any number of uses.

Updated 07/02/2009 06:35 PM

Greensboro looks for public's input with a green survey

City leaders want to hear the public’s ideas about making Greensboro more environmentally friendly. The Community Sustainability Council will host two meetings this month, but people can also complete a survey online.

07/02/2009 11:27 AM

LaRose re-signs with Hurricanes for 2 years

The Carolina Hurricanes are keeping Chad LaRose with a two-year deal. The Hurricanes on Thursday said they signed the popular forward to a contract that will pay him $1.5 million in the upcoming season and $1.9 million in 2010-11.

07/02/2009 07:40 PM

Let's Cook: Red, white, and blueberry shortcakes

This is a very easy and delicious summer dessert. The shortcakes can be baked ahead of time and frozen so that they are ready anytime you have some ripe berries.

Updated 07/03/2009 03:51 AM

Raleigh 'sewer creature' surprises city officials

Public utility officials have solved the mystery behind a purported "sewer creature" seen in an online video taken under Cameron Village in Raleigh. The pulsing sac seen on video from a sewer pipe inspection is actually a worm colony.

Updated 07/02/2009 06:56 PM

Sports Night: Dash manager talks about solid first half

The second half of the minor league baseball season is under way and the Winston-Salem Dash find themselves atop their division. Dash manager Joe McEwing talks about the season in this Sports Night interview.

07/01/2009 02:44 PM

N.C. Zoo ready for new plant show to blossom for public

Staff members at the North Carolina Zoo have been spending hours this week putting the final touches on their latest exhibit: Exotic Roots of Backyard Flowers. The event will feature more than 800 flowering plants.

06/30/2009 02:24 PM

Hope Mills residents return to lake for Fourth of July

Hope Mills residents used to celebrate the Fourth of July by spending time near the lake. But since a storm destroyed the lake’s dam a few years ago, that tradition had washed away.

07/03/2009 06:09 PM

Group works to make Festival for the Eno trash-free

Thousands kicked off the Fourth of July weekend with music, food, and environmental fun at the 30th annual Festival for the Eno. The Eno River Association works to make the festival 90 percent trash free.

Updated 07/03/2009 04:48 PM

Patriotic item shopping picks up for holiday weekend

Patriotic items are flying off the shelves for the Fourth of July. Experts say more people are expected to attend local festivities this year and picnic with family and friends.

Updated 07/03/2009 03:21 PM

Palin resigning as Alaska governor

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she is resigning from office. She didn't say why she decided to step down, but the surprise announcement stirred speculation that she would focus on a bid for the 2012 Republican nomination for president.

07/03/2009 05:23 PM

Obama to tell Putin: Time to move past Cold War

Days from his first Moscow summit, President Barack Obama declared Thursday that former Russian President Vladimir Putin "still has a lot of sway" in his nation and needs an in-person reminder the Cold War is over.

07/02/2009 08:46 PM

467K jobs cut in June; jobless rate at 9.5 percent

Employers cut a larger-than-expected 467,000 jobs in June, driving the unemployment rate up to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent, suggesting that the economy's road to recovery will be bumpy.

07/02/2009 11:02 AM

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