N.C. to hire firm to evaluate mental hospital

The state secretary of health and human services has ordered an independent review of a Goldsboro mental hospital where an unattended patient died after choking on medication.

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   Wendell man faces more charges after cyclists hit

   The driver of a pickup truck that struck two bicyclists last week near Knightdale has been rearrested on more serious charges, authorities said.

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   Highway Patrol gets first female major

   Eight members of the North Carolina Highway Patrol were promoted Thursday, iincluding the force's first female major.

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   Lighter rain, flood dangers follow record downpour

   A warm, unstable warm mass and Tropical Storm Fay's remnants continue to spawn scattered storms and showers, mostly east of the Triangle. There's the danger any more heavy rainfall on the saturated ground could set off flooding.

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   Gulf Coast states prepare as Gustav strengthens

   With forecasters warning that a strengthening Gustav could slam into the Gulf Coast as a major hurricane early next week, a New Orleans still recovering from Hurricane Katrina's devastating hit drew up evacuation plans.

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