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September 5
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Duke College Republicans pleased with McCain's speech
DURHAM -- Chalatte Lambert was blown away.
The excited Duke University sophomore had just finished watching presidential nominee John McCain's speech at the Republican National Convention Thursday night, and couldn't have had more good things to say about it.
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City manager loosens water restrictions
DURHAM -- City Manager Tom Bonfield acted Thursday to lift all restrictions on water use in Durham except one that allows people to use sprinklers only on Wednesdays and Saturdays to irrigate lawns and gardens.
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Local officials gearing up for storm
DURHAM -- Durham officials are gearing up for a storm system that is likely to land a much heavier blow on North Carolina's coastal communities than the Triangle.
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Dole's husband filling in for her at GOP convention
DURHAM -- Locked in a tight struggle for political survival, Republican U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole is campaigning for re-election in North Carolina rather than attending the Republican National Convention in Minnesota.
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North Carolina births peak in '07
RALEIGH -- More babies were born to North Carolina residents in 2007 than ever before -- 130,886. The state's infant mortality rate was 8.5 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2007, a five percent increase over the 2006 rate of 8.1, the lowest rate in the state's history.
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Some city departments moving in City Hall
DURHAM -- With renovations to the second floor of City Hall nearing completion and Phase III of the renovation project getting under way on the fourth floor, residents are asked to note location changes for several city departments.
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September 4
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CAMPUS BRIEFS
Brain cancer breakthrough?
Columnist to speak at UNC
Small business on DTCC agenda
Durham Tech offers free class
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CRIME LOG
Four charged in two robberies
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Experts offer tips on preparing for storm
DURHAM -- Are you ready for the storm yet?
If not, emergency preparedness experts recommend taking steps now. Most experts say that families and neighbors should know how to contact and rendezvous with each other in case of trouble; get fresh batteries for their flashlights and radios; stockpile water and food to last at least three days; stock up on necessary medication; get full tanks of gas for automobiles and generators; and withdraw enough cash to last through an extensive power outage.
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30 percent of city projects are delayed
DURHAM -- Only about 70 percent of the city government's major construction projects are on track for on-time delivery, the chairman of a watchdog committee appointed by the City Council said Thursday.
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Immigrants focus of business roundtable
DURHAM -- A Durham Businesses Against Crime meeting Thursday morning served as a forum for debating whether local immigration enforcement programs are more help or hindrance to public safety.
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Clinic to offer special teen services
DURHAM -- The Walltown Neighborhood Clinic on Broad Street will expand its services next week to include once-a-week health care services for teens who might not have access to a doctor.
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NCCU museum welcomes Jackson's works
DURHAM -- Mary Jo and Dick Bell of Atlantic Beach recently donated 14 significant works of art by the late A.B. Jackson to the N.C. Central University Art Museum. The donation is the largest that the museum has ever received.
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LOCAL BRIEFS
Festival seeks vendors, others
Library to honor couple's legacy
Fundraiser set here Sept. 7
Arts grants are available
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AREA BRIEFS
Duke Homestead festival canceled
Food safety in spotlight
New license tags to debut
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