News for March 20

Drought Meeting Today

North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council meets at the NC State Fairgrounds to discuss our drought.

Husband Jailed for Attempted Murder

Raleigh woman says husband trying to kill her, reports Thomasi McDonald in today’s N&O.

Murderers Up for Parole

WRAL’s Erin Hartness explains; Amanda Lamb reports that this includes a man who murdered two children, and committed “crimes against nature” while in prison.

An Embattled Parable of Sound

Brian Howe reports for the Independent Weekly on Raleigh music label Silber Records.

The Parade is Back

St. Patrick’s Day lives again tomorrow at noon and will traverse downtown, ending at Moore’s Square.

Newt Gingrich Responds to Raleigh Telegram Column

Yep. Read all about his opinion on the economic stimulus bills and the economy in the Raleigh Telegram.