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Districts bent by raw politics

For a political reporter, there are so many reasons to love legislative redistricting. Published: Jul. 31, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Subdivisions, new parks: keep up the connection

To help pay for the costs of growth and to ensure that there will parks and recreation for newcomers, Wake County requires subdivision developers to set aside land for recreational use or to pay a fee in lieu of a set-aside. Published: Jul. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Do your part to keep roads safe for teens

Thomas Hunter calls them his babies. They are the fresh-faced teenagers who are trying to look nonchalant but nevertheless just look nervous. Published: Jul. 13, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

This summer, let lawn go natural

Why are lawns still the ultimate status symbol for homeowners? Published: Jun. 26, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Good graduation advice for seniors

It's high school graduation season, and throughout the country, teenagers are hearing nuggets of wisdom to carry them through the next stage of their lives. Find your passion. Chart your own path. Make a difference in the world. Published: Jun. 12, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Shoot, it's the South

Some of life's greatest offerings come in threes: Bacon, lettuce and tomato. Larry, Curly and Moe. Shotguns, beer and barbecue. Published: Jun. 1, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Lure draws tiger blood

From his studio at Wired 96.5, live on the air, Mike Hershberger picked up the phone to hear a voice brimming with tiger blood. Published: May. 4, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

For cost-efficiency, it's hard to beat vans

To create jobs and to reduce railroad times between Raleigh and Charlotte, $461 million has been assigned. Published: May. 4, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Sidelined for playing by the rules

Like George Clooney and friends in the movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" we are on all on a journey, one that is as trying and challenging as the Odyssey attributed to Homer and adapted by the Coen brothers. Published: Apr. 24, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

How we bucked the urge to consume

For an entire month, I walked around town without a dime in my wallet. Published: Apr. 19, 2011 4:32 PM | Full story

In the trenches where lives change

Long ago, after dropping out of college to get married, I finally returned to a community college. Worried, scared and hopeful, I entered the doors. Published: Apr. 6, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Students' minds need attention

As a Cary High School student, I understand the stress of being a youth in today's society. Published: Mar. 30, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

The innocent boy inside the man

At one point, he caused immeasurable terror to both those inside and outside of the Wachovia bank. The television clip of him emerging from the bank, appearing to hold a weapon to a woman's head told the story - or at least, part of the story. Published: Feb. 19, 2011 11:53 PM | Full story

Our democracy is worth more than cheap metaphors

After last month's shooting in Arizona where six people died and Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was wounded, there was a nearly universal notion that we should put an end to violent rhetoric and warlike metaphor in our politics. Published: Feb. 13, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Editor's Desk: Time to reflect and move forward

Published: Jan. 9, 2008 12:25 PM | Full story

Commentary: It's a golden ring thing for Linebergers

Cary News correspondent Alex Bass pays tribute to Beverly Lineberger, who recently announced her retirement as Apex High's volleyball coach. Lineberger's success was a direct result of her family — both on and off the court. Published: Dec. 15, 2006 10:02 AM | Full story

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