Triangle drugstores are offering several good deals this week. Among the highlights: *CVS has nice deals on Colgate mouthwash, Mars chocolate, Irish Spring body wash, Clear Scalp products and Huggies diapers. You can also pick up a 2 liter bottle of...
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Thanks to everyone who attended my coupon class at the "Got to be NC" festival Friday afternoon at the state fairgrounds. And a big thanks to the folks at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture for inviting me to speak about some of my favorite...
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PBS NewsHour (7pm, UNC-TV) - In this special report, Robert MacNeil and Jim Lehrer look back at the Watergate scandal that began in the summer of 1973, transforming American politics and journalism and ultimately ending a presidency. MacNeil and Lehrer...
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Last week the National Transportation Safety Board called on North Carolina and the other states to dial back the blood-alcohol limit used by police and the courts to determine whether someone is too impaired to be allowed to drive. The NTSB recommends...
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Call the Midwife (8pm, UNC-TV) - In the Season 2 finale, Chummy and PC face several challenges (I saw the previews of them putting Chummy into an ambulance and they better not let anything happen to her!!). Also, Jenny meets a potential suitor. Billboard...
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How does $5 in free produce sound? That's the deal when you take advantage of the rare rebate in Sunday's coupon inserts. It's a great opportunity to score some savings on grocery items, such as produce, that almost never offer coupons. Rebates sponsored...
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Look for lots of good deals at Kroger this week on produce, boneless chicken breasts and chicken leg quarters, Green Giant canned vegetables, Kroger-brand soda, Cool Whip, Kroger-brand cream cheese and Pepsi 2 liters. It's interesting to note that none...
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Carolina Hurricanes captain Eric Staal has a sprained right knee but the injury will not require surgery, it was determined Saturday. Staal has a third-degree sprain of the right MCL and his recovery time has been set at three months. It is expected...
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Coach: Mike Krzyzewski (34th season, 884-238 at Duke; 957-297 overall) 2012-13 record: 30-6 (14-4 ACC, second) Postseason: NCAA tournament, 3-1 (beat Albany, Creighton, Michigan State; lost to Louisville) Projected starting lineup: G Quinn Cook, G Rasheed...
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Coach: Mark Gottfried (third season, 48-24 at N.C. State; 327-178 overall) 2012-13 record: 24-11 (11-7 ACC, fifth) Postseason: NCAA tournament, 0-1 (lost to Temple) Projected starting lineup: PG Cat Barber, G Desmond Lee, G Ralston Turner, F T.J. Warren,...
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Coach: Roy Williams (11th season, 282-79 at UNC; 700-180 overall) 2012-13 record: 25-11 (12-6 ACC, third) Postseason: NCAA tournament, 1-1 (beat Villanova, lost to Kansas) Projected starting lineup: PG Marcus Paige, G P.J. Hairston, G Leslie McDonald,...
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Hiding (8pm, Lifetime) - A New York City teen is placed in the witness protection program after seeing her parents killed and testifying against the son of a vicious gangster, but realizes that her life is still in danger when a ruthless hit man discovers...
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If Duke's history is the precedent, the rest of the newly expanded ACC is in trouble. The Blue Devils have a chance to be historically good in 2013-14. Mike Krzyzewski has taken Duke to the NCAA tournament 29 times in his 33 seasons. He has lost in the...
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When I really think about it, there's much more sadness than laughter in Fox's new sitcom "The Goodwin Games," debuting Monday night at 8:30. The premise of the show pits three disparate and damaged siblings against each other after the death of their...
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The N&O’s former cartoonist just couldn’t sit out this legislative session, not with all the fun things to draw. He’ll be offering his view every Sunday in The N&O during the session. Here’s this week’s cartoon....
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The corporate parent of Four Oaks Bank and Trust reported an 86 percent decline in net income in the first quarter. Four Oaks Fincorp reported net income of $77,000 in the first quarter, down from $552,000 a year ago. Net interest income before the provision...
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Indian pharmaceutical company Ranbaxy has agreed to pay $8.7 million to North Carolina as part of a larger settlement stemming from allegations that the company sold generic drugs that failed to meet federal quality standards. North Carolina's settlement...
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North Carolina quarterback Marquise Williams is back in school -- but can he reclaim his job as backup to Bryn Renner? ROBERT WILLETT CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina quarterback Marquise Williams is back in school after not being enrolled during the spring...
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Defenseman Alex Edler of Sweden has been suspended for the remainder of the IIHF World Championship for his knee-on-knee hit Thursday on Eric Staal. Staal, the captain of the Carolina Hurricanes, was to return to Raleigh on Friday from Stockholm and...
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Social media has been abuzz with stories about what happened Thursday afternoon at Enloe High School that resulted in the arrest of six students for throwing liquid-filled balloons at classmates. Rumors have circulated that the balloons were filled with...
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