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Bank rescue closes door on a free-wheeling era
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:30:00 -0500
The Bush administration's announcement that it would take ownership stakes in banks marked a shift away from a 30-year effort to get government out of business's way.
McCrory, Munger, Perdue expected at debate
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:25:51 -0500
Voters have their first and only chance to hear all the candidates for North Carolina governor talk about the issues together on television.
Retail sales plunge, wholesale prices fall
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:20:16 -0500
Retail sales fell off a cliff in September, plunging by the largest amount in three years as worried consumers shunned the malls and auto showrooms in the midst of the country's financial meltdown.
Bush, Paulson see economy improving with time
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:25:15 -0500
Confidence and cash will restore the economy's health, but it will take time and patience, too, President Bush said Wednesday.
NC state trooper rescue woman who later dies
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:27:49 -0500
A North Carolina state trooper jumped into a creek to help rescue a 78-year-old woman from her overturned car, giving her time with her family before she died from her injuries.
Two men shot in Durham Tuesday night
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:14:44 -0500
One of the victims in a pair of Tuesday night shootings in Durham was in critical condition overnight, police say.

 

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Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of NC - Public-private partnership implementing statewide adolescent pregnancy prevention programs.

Alcohol/Drug Council of North Carolina - Seeks to reduce the human suffering and economic cost of alcoholism and other drug abuse and addiction. Features information on programs and contact details.

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Carolina Donor Services - An organ and tissue donation and recovery program serving counties in North Carolina and Danville, Virginia.

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LifeShare Of The Carolinas - A not-for-profit organ procurement organization officed in Charlotte serving southwestern North Carolina and York County, South Carolina.
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Migraine Headache Pain Treatment Directory - North Carolina - Directory of treatment providers for tmj and other craniofacial pain disorders.
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NC Department of Health and Human Services - State agency site outlining services for persons and families with physical and mental health needs focusing on disabilities including visual and hearing impairments, developmental disabilities. Links to other statewide resources.
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North Carolina Latino Health Resource Center - Provides training resources for health care professionals which focus on language and cultural issues involved with serving Hispanic populations. Information also available for interpreting and translating services.

North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped - A library resource that circulates books and magazines especially made for persons who cannot use regular printed material because of a visual or physical disability. Resource for talking books.
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North Carolina Region Narcotics Anonymous - Includes history, events, literature, meeting areas and forum.

Novant Health Corporate - 4 Hospitals and other health organizations with links to each.

Southeastern Regional Rehabilitation Center - Provides outpatient services for adults and children in need of treatments, therapy, or rehabilitation services for brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, stroke, neurological impairments and orthopedic injuries.

Speechcenter, Inc. - Rehabilitative speech-language pathologist private practice. Includes company background as well as information about services offered and job opportunities.

Student Health Services - NC State University - Student health services, health resources, pharmacy, immunizations, travel clinic, health promotions, physical therapy.