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Obama: Cut loopholes, not Medicare to reduce deficit

11:21 PM, Feb 12, 2013

In President Obama's State of the Union, he said instead of cutting Medicare, we should "save hundreds of billions of dollars by getting rid of tax loopholes and deductions for the well-off and well-connected."

State Rep. Introduces Bill That Would Allow Medical Marijuana

12:41 AM, Feb 10, 2013

State Representative Pricey Harrison is co-sponsoring legislation that if passed, would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina. 

Gov. McCrory Adds Triad Man to NC ABC Commission

11:02 PM, Feb 8, 2013

Gov. Pat McCrory has completed his replacement of the entire North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.

Poll: 46 Percent Of NC Voters Approve Of Pres. Obama

2:40 PM, Feb 2, 2013

Forty-six percent of registered voters in North Carolina say they approve of President Obama's job performance, according to a new High Point University poll.

Clinton Says Goodbye To Colleagues At State Dept.

12:14 AM, Feb 2, 2013

Outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says goodbye to friends and colleagues at the State Department.

Harry Belafonte: Blacks Should Participate In Gun Debate

9:56 PM, Jan 29, 2013

Belafonte said on Tuesday that the current discussion arising out of the Connecticut school massacre in December often ignores decades of urban gun violence.

Hillary Clinton Reveals Biggest Regret As Secretary Of State

9:18 PM, Jan 29, 2013

In a global "town hall" with young people today, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talked about her legacy.

Obama Praises Clinton As She Prepares To Leave

10:15 PM, Jan 27, 2013

President Obama says he and Hillary Clinton have a shared vision for America's role in the world.

  • Politics

Paul Ryan Tells Republicans To Pick Battles

8:52 PM, Jan 26, 2013

 Rep. Paul Ryan says Republicans need to stay united and pick their fights during President Barack Obama's second term.

Obama Birth Control Mandates Loosens Lawsuits

6:39 PM, Jan 26, 2013

The Obama administration is trying to come up with an accommodation for faith groups before the rule takes effect for them in August.

Debt Deal: Solution Or Patch?

1:15 AM, Jan 24, 2013

A Triad financial planner weigh's in on Congress' proposal to fix the debt ceiling.

Government Again Delays Proposed 'Fracking' Rule

11:36 PM, Jan 20, 2013

On Friday, the department pushed the deadline back again, announcing plans for a second draft version by the end of March, with publication of a final rule not expected until late 2013.

  • Politics

Obama's Second Act

9:56 PM, Jan 18, 2013

As President Barack Obama prepares to begin his second term in office, immigration reform and gun control are expected to top his agenda. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

Gov. McCrory Increases Salaries Of Cabinet Members

7:01 PM, Jan 10, 2013

Secretaries in four of the eight Cabinet depts will receive $128,000 annually and other departments are getting $135,000.

McCrory Stops In Guilford Co., Talks Of Fixing Gov't

8:40 PM, Jan 8, 2013

Gov. Pat McCrory didn't pull any punches when he talked to a big crowd -- and WFMY News 2 -- in Greensboro on Tuesday morning.

Obama Picks John Kerry As Secretary of State

9:18 PM, Jan 5, 2013

An expert compares Clinton and Kerry and predicts 'more continuity than change' in a Kerry-run state department.

2 NC House Members Resign

11:09 PM, Jan 4, 2013

Two North Carolina state House members are resigning just before the start of the new session.

'Customer Service' A McCrory Admin. Focus

7:25 PM, Jan 3, 2013

When Gov.-Elect Pat McCrory is sworn in Saturday, he'll become North Carolina's first Republican to lead the state since 1993.

John Boehner Re-Elected As Speaker Of The House

3:11 PM, Jan 3, 2013

Boehner received 220 votes, with 192 going for Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi.

Hillary Clinton Admitted To Hospital

9:11 PM, Dec 30, 2012

 Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has been admitted to a New York hospital after the discovery of a blood clot stemming from the concussion she sustained earlier this month.

Schatz Sworn In As U.S. Senator For Hawaii

10:26 PM, Dec 27, 2012

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz was sworn into office after being appointed by Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie. Schatz succeeds Sen. Daniel Inouye who recently died.

Entire Teaching Staff To Be Changed At Allen Middle

The entire teaching staff in Allen Middle School will be changed by the end of the school year, according to Guilford County Schools.

 

5:37 PM, May 17, 2013

Mega Millions Jackpot Won; Powerball At $600M

Two winning jackpot tickets were sold in Friday's $190 million Mega Millions drawing, but even if you aren't holding those magic numbers in your hand, you have a chance at an even bigger prize Saturday night.

8:13 AM, May 18, 2013

Field Set For USA Rugby D1A National Championship

Life University and St. Mary's will meet Saturday Night at UNCG's Soccer Stadium.

2:56 PM, May 17, 2013

Mega Millions Lottery Game: 10 Most Drawn Numbers

Picking the ten most-drawn Mega Millions numbers could improve your odds of winning.

10:45 PM, Mar 28, 2012

Powerball Jackpot At $600 Million

Saturday's whopping $550 million Powerball jackpot just got even bigger: a record $600 million.

10:59 PM, May 17, 2013

Cascade Grandview Apartment Complex Getting New Management, Name And Look

The name Cascades Grandview doesn't invite a lot of good memories but a new management team at the troubled Greensboro apartment complex appears to be making some changes.

5:15 PM, May 17, 2013

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely In Triad

Rain and storms likely through the weekend and into the beginning of next week.

8:22 PM, May 17, 2013

Report: NC Woman Found Dead In Towed Car Was Drunk

An autopsy shows the body of a Clayton woman found inside her car after it was towed to an impound lot had a blood-alcohol level of 0.18 percent, and suggests she may not have lived long after the crash.

5:48 PM, May 17, 2013

5 Things NOT To Do If You Win The Powerball Jackpot

The winner of Saturday's Powerball jackpot stands to walk away with hundreds of millions of dollars. But, a financial expert says lottery winners often make unwise spending and investing decisions.

8:03 PM, May 17, 2013

Wake Fans Pay for Billboard On US 52 Demanding Basketball Coach And Athletic Director Be Fired

Some Wake Forest fans paid for a billboard on US 52 demanding that Jeff Bzdelik and Ron Wellman be fired.

10:36 PM, May 17, 2013

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