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W.C. Jail to Use Recruiter to Save Money

Sheriff David says the jail generates a lot of overtime because a lot of employees start there then move to other departments. So, he's hoping to cut overtime costs through a newly created position. The Wichita County jail has about 150 employees but Sheriff Duke says with that many workers this dep Full story

W.C. Sheriff Proposes Leasing Vehicles to Save Money

Sheriff David Duke did ask for a salary increase for some employees but he also presented a proposal to lease more than a dozen vehicles instead of purchasing them. Duke says the sheriff's office has 15 vehicles that each have more than 100,000 miles on them. So to try to save money he brought in of Full story

Melinda Gates: Duke grads can connect with world

Philanthropist, businesswoman and Duke University alumna Melinda Gates says graduates of her alma mater can use technology in a way she couldn't as a student to connect with others and make a difference in the world. Full story

Father-and-son dance battle goes viral

   In a video going viral around the Web, a father and a son duke it out on the dance floor, trying to one-up the other with some impressive moves.

Duke Energy 1Q earnings helped by weather, rates

Duke Energy's first-quarter results got a lift from a healthy dose of winter weather and higher retail electric rates, but lower wholesale prices weighed on profits. Full story

News Summary: Duke energy 1Q earnings

WELCOME BACK, WINTER: Duke Energy's first-quarter results got a lift from a healthy dose of winter weather and higher retail electric rates. The largest U.S. utility posted earnings of $634 million for the first quarter, or 89 cents per share, on revenue of $5.90 billion. Adjusted to remove one-time Full story

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  Bill Rancic on rough solo flight with baby Duke

Bill and Giuliana Rancic are the hosts of the NBC show “Ready for Love,” and parents to adorable baby boy Duke. But a solo flight with Duke from L.A. to Chicago, he tells Kathie Lee and Hoda, was a rough trip.

  35 years on, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ cast reunites

Turns out it’s still pretty cool to be country. The cast of the “Dukes of Hazzard” came together for a rare reunion this weekend, delighting their longtime die-hard fans. NBC’s Thanh Truong reports.

  Duke frat under fire for Asian-themed party

The Kappa Sigma fraternity at Duke University has stirred up controversy with a party they called “Asia Prime,” sparking protests by outraged students calling the party racist. NBC’s Michelle Kosinski reports.

  Basketball star saves wheelchair-bound student

NC State student Will Privette rushed the basketball court in his wheelchair to celebrate a win over Duke this past weekend when he was knocked over. In a dramatic rescue, star player CJ Leslie saved him from being trampled. The two students talk about the incident.

  Now a seasoned royal, Kate prepares for motherhood

The Duchess of Cambridge has come a long way from her first nervous speech to being a confident and experienced member of the royal family this year. NBC’s Michelle Kosinski takes a look back at all the Duke and Duchess did in 2012 and looks forward to the birth of a new heir.

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