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Grand marshal of Durham MLK parade is Chuck Davis

The founder and artistic director of the African American Dance Ensemble is the grand marshal of the 10th annual Martin Luther King Jr.

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Grand marshal of Durham MLK parade is Chuck Davis

Walkupy marchers to reach Durham on Wednesday

A cadre of Occupy Wall Street marching from Washington, D.C., to Martin Luther King’s gravesite in Atlanta will reach Durham on Wednesday.

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NHL Game Summary – Columbus at Carolina

Raleigh, NC (Sports Network) – Martin St. Pierre netted a third-period goal, as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Carolina Hurricanes, 3-2, in preseason action.

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NHL Game Summary – Columbus at Carolina

New movie follows heroes at home

Contributed Photos Rusty Martin Sr. and Rusty Martin Jr. of Garner will appear in the upcoming film from Sherwood Baptist Church, “Courageous.” The film will be shown in several local theaters, including White Oak , starting Sept.

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Rent-A-Center Opens Store in Mocksville

MOCKSVILLE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rent-A-Center Manager Joseph “Tyler” Martin and his five-person sales team are pleased to offer residents of Mocksville an additional option when it comes to acquiring ownership of high-quality furniture, appliances, electronics and computers. “We are excited to be a part of the community and look forward to servicing the needs of our customers,” said Martin. The new Rent-A-Center is located at 207 Cooper Creek Dr, Suite 101. The approximately 4800-square-foot

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Rent-A-Center Opens Store in Mocksville

MLK visit to Raleigh drew crowds, controversy

This weekend marked the 48th anniversary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

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MLK visit to Raleigh drew crowds, controversy

Raleigh attorney takes helm of NC Bar Association

Raleigh lawyer Martin H. Brinkley has taken over as president of the North Carolina Bar Association. Brinkley was installed as the group’s president during an annual meeting Saturday in Asheville.

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Raleigh attorney takes helm of NC Bar Association

POZEN Announces Election of Dr. Martin Nicklasson to the Board of Directors

CHAPEL HILL, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–POZEN Inc. (NASDAQ: POZN), a pharmaceutical company committed to transforming medicine that transforms lives, today announced the election of Martin Nicklasson, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 9, 2011. Dr. Nicklasson has been a senior leader in both large and small pharmaceutical organizations, and has held leadership roles in commercial operations and clinical development. Dr. Nicklasson held various Executi

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POZEN Announces Election of Dr. Martin Nicklasson to the Board of Directors

Raleigh mayor: Don’t close downtown post office

Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker asked the U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday to reconsider its decision to close Century Post Office, a 134-year-old facility at the corner of Fayetteville and Martin streets.

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New Raleigh museum its own work of art

In past lives, the unassuming brick warehouse at the corner of West Martin and Harrington streets in downtown Raleigh moved produce, paint and chrome bumpers.

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New Raleigh museum its own work of art

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