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Lives lost, lives destroyed, all because of drinking and driving. We've seen it from the victims and the offenders perspectives this week.

Dozens of physicians from Eastern Carolina have been chosen by their peers for inclusion in the 2009-2010 "Best Doctors" list.

The nomination of two North Carolina judges to the nation's second-highest court could further a leftward push by President Barack Obama in shaping the federal judicial system.

Voters in the city of Washington in Beaufort County elected a new mayor. Challenger Archie Jennings topped two-term incumbent Judy Jennette.

Two people have been shot in Washington at a street corner that is well known for crime.

An apartment complex at risk for closing is now being managed by the Washington Housing Authority.

They've heard so many good things that the 51-year-old fair is still drawing new crafters to display their work.

Washington police say they're now looking for two people for Tuesday night's shooting on Havens Street.

US Airways will reduce flying and cut 1,000 jobs starting next year in a plan that will leave it focused on its four key hubs.

Washington Police say a woman was in the Food Lion parking lot off of John Small Avenue when a gunman forced her to get into her SUV and drive.

It's not the smoking hazard you normally hear about, but fire officials say a man burned his face after his bed linens caught his house on fire.

Japan's foreign minister says a major U.S. Marine base set for relocation must stay on the southern Japan island of Okinawa.

The U.S. defense secretary said Thursday that North Korea continues to pose a grave threat to international peace and pledged to protect South Korea with Washington's full military might, including its nuclear capabilities.

Child-welfare advocates say the child abuse death rate in the United States is an embarrassment.

The cause of a house fire in Washington is under investigation. Washington firefighters say the call came in Tuesday afternoon at 102 Sparrow Drive.

First lady Michelle Obama is going to be serving up answers on "The Jay Leno Show." NBC said Monday that Mrs.

" Apparently, members of the Murfreesboro Town Council are satisfied with the current structure of the town's organizational chart.

The 2009 Washington Homecoming Parade was held Friday afternoon in downtown Washington.

North Carolina government says federal stimulus money sent directly to state agencies has saved or created at least more than 24,000 jobs so far.

Frank said in an interview with The Associated Press that he considers such demonstrations to be "an emotional release" that does little to pressure Congress.