By Ted Jurnigan, Raleigh Telegram 29.DEC.08 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - The North Carolina State University Wolfpack (6-6) will face the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights (7-5) in the so-called Papa Johns "Pizza Bowl" on Monday afternoon. [read more]
By Ted Jurnigan, Raleigh Telegram 29.DEC.08 CHARLOTTE - In a well-played game that could have easily gone either way, the University of North Carolina Tarheels lost to the West Virginia University Mountaineers on Saturday in the Meineke Car Care Bowl in a heartbreaking 31-30 loss. [read more]
By The Raleigh Telegram Staff 15.DEC.08 RALEIGH - The North Carolina Technology Association says that tech jobs in the state are shorting out, with half as many openings as this time last year. [read more]
Bill Cowher Of Steelers To Give NCSU Speech By The Raleigh Telegram Staff 15.DEC.08 RALEIGH - Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach and NC State alumnus Bill Cowher, who now resides in Raleigh, will give the North Carolina State University fall commencement speech on Wednesday at the RBC Center. [read more]
Hollywood PI Who Intimidated Reporter Gets 15 Years External Link 15.DEC.08
LOS ANGELES - A Hollywood private investigator who prosecutors say ran illegal wire-taps, dug up information on actors like Sylvestor Stallone to use against them, and intimidated reporters who wrote articles about his clients has been sentenced to 15 years in jail. External link to Yahoo News. [read more]
Opinion: Washington's Curious Inauguration Habits By The Raleigh Telegram 15.DEC.08 WASHINGTON DC - In this opinion piece by Raleigh Telegram contributors Robert Moore and Pierce Trumbo, the authors question some of the habits of government workers just before one presidential administration ends and another begins. [read more]
Court: New Round Of Tobacco Lawsuits May Proceed External Link 15.DEC.08
WASHINGTON DC - The Supreme Court ruled today that a new round of lawsuits against cigarette manufacturers alleging fraud in the marketing of "light" cigarettes may proceed in the courts. External link to New York Times. [read more]
Video: Iraqi Journalist Throws Shoes At George Bush Associated Press 15.DEC.08 IRAQ - During a surprise visit to Iraq, a local journalist who is upset at the United States' presence in Iraq threw his shoes at President George Bush during a press conference. [watch video]
