Iran begins military exercises, threatens to cut oil exports

Iran begins military exercises, threatens to cut oil exports

Tehran has stepped up its rhetoric as international pressure mounts over allegations that it is seeking to develop atomic weapons, a charge it denies

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McKissick house being considered for National Registry of Historic Places

McKissick house being considered for National Registry of Historic Places

It was the McKissicks who sued to desegregate Durham schools and picketed regularly outside segregated stores

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Remembering Don Cornelius

Remembering Don Cornelius

Dancin’ In The Park

Dancin’ In The Park

Dancin’ in the Park is a free event for those who want to get in shape and have fun. It last till October and its from 6-7. Bring some water and some energy to have a great time! The event is held at Chavis Park in Raleigh.

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Fayetteville St in Durham Just Won’t Be The Same!

Fayetteville St in Durham Just Won’t Be The Same!

Durham, N.C. — After 58 years in business, Dillard’s BBQ will close Friday, according to owner Wilma Dillard.

The restaurant opened in 1953 at its current location on Fayetteville Road, but Dillard said the slow economy has taken its toll over recent months.

A former school teacher, Dillard took over managing the restaurant in 1997 after her father’s death. Samuel Dillard operated the restaurant for its first 43 years.

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Finally St. Aug is building a track and football facility

Finally St. Aug is building a track and football facility

Two of the happiest men in Raleigh these days are St. Augustine’s College football coach Michael Costa and the school’s legendary track and field coach, George Williams.

That’s because construction is now underway for the George Williams Athletics Complex, which, when completed, will become the new home for Costa’s football team and Williams’ powerhouse track program.

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How much has the South changed in the 150 years since the Civil War?

How much has the South changed in the 150 years since the Civil War?

In 1867, former Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest became the first Grand Wizard of a newly formed organization called the Ku Klux Klan. Forrest had been a slave trader before the Civil War; he was also the commanding officer during a battle known as the “Fort Pillow massacre” in Tennessee at which some 300 black Union troops were killed in 1864. (Whether they died in combat or were killed after they

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Redskins kick returner Banks stabbed outside club

Redskins kick returner Banks stabbed outside club

Redskin player trying to help out a friend.

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Those Mighty Hornets back in the day

Those Mighty Hornets back in the day

Hillside black history. Talk about an explosive team. Fam read this story.

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Mississippi Governor Having A Time

Mississippi Governor Having A Time

Gov. Barbour’s Presidential Dream might be derailed already

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