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Thorp named next UNC chief
CHAPEL HILL -- UNC's next chancellor already knows the alma mater by heart. H. Holden Thorp, currently dean of the UNC College of Arts and Sciences and Kenan Professor of Chemistry, said Thursday that when he was growing up in Fayetteville, his father Herbert would sing "Hark the Sound" to him at bedtime. Years later -- after earning a degree in chemistry from UNC in 1986 -- Thorp returned to his beloved university as an assistant professor.

DURHAM COUNTY

Steps eyed to speed project reviews
DURHAM -- In response to prodding from Mayor Bill Bell, city officials may try to speed development reviews by conducting annexations more often and eliminating the Durham Planning Commission's power to postpone votes on zoning applications.

DTCC to continue enrollment policies
RALEIGH -- Gov. Mike Easley said Thursday that the state’s community colleges should stick to a policy of admitting all eligible illegal immigrants.

• Council OKs impact fee increase

• Apartment complex planned near RTP

• Man gets 13 years for robbery spree

LOCAL BRIEFS

City reports 3 sewer spills
Disabled hunters will get boost

CRIME LOG

Man faces drug, weapon charges
Assault probed; man charged

Slide show: A look at UNC through the years

ORANGE COUNTY

Police say CHHS grad was murdered
MOUNT HOLLY -- A Chapel Hill woman who was found dead Monday on the banks of the Catawba River was murdered, police say.

• County projects $1.5M sales tax shortfall by September

• Kidzu receives $100,000 grant

• Rested Drive-By Truckers ready to roll

GRANVILLE COUNTY

Creedmoor looks for new manager, posts ad on Web
CREEDMOOR -- The city of Creedmoor is searching for someone else to take charge of the municipal government's day-to-day operations. Manager Bob Schaumleffel will pursue "other opportunities," Mayor Darryl Moss said Wednesday night.

STATE

Tornado knocks vehicles around in N. Carolina, kills 1
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Authorities were waiting for daylight early Friday so they could begin assessing the damage from a reported tornado that killed one person and injured three others in central North Carolina.

NC superdelegate Rep. Brad Miller now for Obama
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Rep. Brad Miller endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Thursday, becoming the third North Carolina superdelegate to pledge support to the Illinois senator since his convincing win in the state's primary.

• Report: 2 killed when private plane crashes in Greene County

• 1 person dead, 4 hurt in standoff shooting near Lexington

• Easley: Community colleges should admit illegal immigrants

• North Carolina TV market to make early switch to digital TV

• Easley puts out some details in last budget

• NC e-mail panel seeking more storage

• Mecklenburg officials find absentee ballots counted twice

• SC company takes over NC theater once run by Randy Parton

BUSINESS

More shoppers seeking shelter from economy in discounters
NEW YORK -- Caught in the maelstrom of higher gas and food prices, Americans -- even more affluent ones -- are seeking shelter in wholesale clubs and discount apparel chains.

Survey says executives see oil prices falling
HOUSTON -- Even as oil prices ascended to new highs of more than $124 a barrel this week, many oil and gas industry executives say they expect the price to fall significantly by year's end, a new survey shows.

LOCAL BUSINESS BRIEFS

Kasai to lead AW North Carolina
Franchisee makes $75K donation
CEO stripped of chairman role

• Duke Energy gets criticism for NC coal-fired generator

• Wachovia separates chairman, CEO positions

• Top 3 air carriers boost fuel charge by $20 roundtrip

• Stocks decline as AIG reveals need for cash, oil surges

• Facebook, states set bullying, predator safeguards

• Will love of mom overcome economy worries on Mother's Day?

• Google execs hope for long-term ad deal with Yahoo

NATION/WORLD

• Hezbollah gunmen seize control of Beirut neighborhoods	12:52 PM ET
• Election in Serbia may cripple hunt for Gen. Ratko Mladic	12:45 PM ET
WASHINGTON--U.S. official says Myanmar has agreed to allow entry of one American cargo aircraft with relief supplies	12:24 PM ET
• Tanks, missiles roll through Red Square on Victory Day	12:07 PM ET
• Man loses 28 relatives in Myanmar village hit by cyclone	12:06 PM ET
• Fans long to have their ashes scattered on sporting sites	11:51 AM ET
• UN to resume food aid flights to Myanmar	11:31 AM ET

AP/Susan Walsh

Presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., (center) walks through the Dirksen Senate office building Thursday with his security detail. Obama’s unannounced visit to the Hill during House votes lasted more than half an hour. He told reporters he’s not taking the nomination for granted, and that he was asking members of Congress to back his White House bid.

Obama gets big welcome, fresh support on Capitol tour
WASHINGTON -- Sen. Barack Obama got a front-runner's welcome back at the Capitol Thursday, pressing congressional "superdelegates" to support him in a visit that had the look and feel of a campaign victory lap.

Myanmar seizes UN aid supplies, 'not ready' to let in US
YANGON, Myanmar -- Myanmar's military leaders seized aid shipments headed for cyclone survivors and told the top U.S. diplomat there Friday that they're not ready to let in American aid workers despite warnings the country is on the verge of a medical catastrophe.

• Rocket hits BBC bureau in Baghdad

• Sectarian street clashes in Beirut boil up into gunbattles

• Tornado knocks vehicles around in N. Carolina, kills 1

• Church records offer rare look inside polygamist families

• Cindy McCain says she'll never release her tax returns

• Opponents: Israeli PM should resign over allegations

• Myanmar cyclone victim takes solace in new baby

• Huge Texas sinkhole's appetite decreasing, officials say

• Israel celebrates its 60th birthday

• Putin signals he intends to stay in charge of Russia

• Medical know-how raises suicide risk for doctors

SPORTS

AP/Mary Ann Chastain

Dale Earnhardt Jr. puts on his sunglasses as he leaves the garage after a practice for the Sprint Cup Dodge Challenger 500 on Thursday.

Dale Jr.: Busch has "Intimidator's style
DARLINGTON, S.C. -- Kyle Busch just might have a little "Intimidator" in him. And that's from someone who'd know best, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

• Northern boys hoops coach Hunt resigns

• Pistons' Billups still sore, unsure he can go in Game 4

• Garcia builds early lead with 6-under 66 at The Players

• Parker, Ginobili both score 31; Spurs beat Hornets in Game 3

• Red Wings roll past Stars 4-1 in West finals opener

• Pierce, Allen lead Celtics to 89-73 Game 2 win over Cavs

• Wie struggles to 75 in 1st round on LPGA Tour since February

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