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Jillian Froelick is collecting books and school supplies she will be taking to Tanzania.

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Chelsea Trouten spent part of her last high school semester traveling through China, spending most of her time in Shanghai and Beijing teaching English to disabled adults.

Bill and Debbie Riss Weddington of North Carolina announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Lin Riss, to James Lewis Litvak, son of Lisa Lerman and Michael and Judy Litvak.

"Picturing the Fantastic," sponsored by the City of Raleigh Arts Commission, will be on display June 4 through July 27 in the Miriam Preston Block Art Gallery at the Avery C. Upchurch Government Complex, 222 W. Hargett St.

N.C.'s top road builder said he could expedite construction of Charlotte's outerbelt but only if the Department of Transportation takes money from another local project.

Check out these events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area this weekenda ' as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

Have you ever met anyone with too much space in their bathroom? Whether you're remodeling, updating or just need to make the most of the square footage you've got, there are creative ways to maximize the space in your bathroom to keep clutter in its place and create a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere.

CHINA GROVE a ' Town officials, residents and former mill workers put out the welcome mat Tuesday night for an Arkansas company on the verge of breathing new life into a vacant textile mill and the community.

A tax reform package is being put together in the state Senate but one Senator is concerned the estate tax is not being considered in it.

After he was laid off in January, James Mallett, 44, did what job seekers are told to do: The salesman fine-tuned his resume, attended job fairs, culled online ads, contacted companies and expanded his networking.

Sophomore pitcher Bryant Gaines is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow next week and will miss the rest of the season, head coach Mike Fox confirmed Tuesday.

Darius Kilgo, defensive tackle from Matthews-Weddington, N.C., has received three scholarship offers from different conferences.

John and Faith Heath of Orcas Island announce the marriage of their daughter, Heather Joy Heath to Ralph Kenneth "Bo" Smith, Jr., Dec.

Snow clings to trees in rain-swollen Lake Hickory at the Wittenburg Access area in Bethlehem early Monday morning.

February 27, 2009 - Steve Heinecke and Quintin proved to be unbeatable during week eight of the Winter Equestrian Festival , held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

A table saw accident severed the thumb and two fingers on artist Jonathan Grauel's left hand his drawing hand.

" Hundreds of friends, family and community members gathered at the Westin Hotel for the Make-a-Wish Foundation's annual Celebration of Hope event Friday.

With major cuts proposed for Union County, some worry about the potential impact on daily services.

The New River, which winds through Virginia and our region of North Carolina, has endured more than its share of threats.