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RBC Center, partners extend lease
Basketball fans will see improvements for 2008 season after increased revenues
The University's relationship with the RBC Center will continue after the Carolina Hurricanes renewed its lease with the Centennial Authority through 2024. According to Ray Rouse, the chairman of the Centennial Authority -- the public agency that owns RBC, the new lease agreement will include several improvements that will directly impact the 2008 men's basketball season.
Truck rolls into Lake Raleigh
A truck rolled down the boat launch ramp and became submerged in Lake Raleigh on Centennial Campus Wednesday morning, according to Campus Police. The white Ford F-350 belonging to Steven Decosta was towed from the water after being left out of gear on the ramp.
Police still looking for suspects
Two suspects involved in three campus break-ins Sunday night still on the loose, $1,600 stolen
Stay tuned to technicianonline.com for updates. Three separate break-ins on campus Sunday afternoon have Campus Police looking for information leading to the arrest of two male suspects, according to Capt. Jon Barnwell Crimestoppers is also offering a reward on any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the two suspects.
Wake County, Reynolds graduation partnership ends after three years
Future graduations will be held at the Raleigh Convention Center
A three-year agreement between the University and Wake County which allowed area high schools to use Reynolds Coliseum for their graduation ceremonies will come to an end with the completion of the new Raleigh Convention Center.The partnership has benefited both N.
University looks for YouTube feedback
Site designed to reach a new, broader audience
The Creative Services department is soliciting feedback from students, faculty and staff to assist in future plans for the University's official YouTube site.The YouTube page, which has been in the planning stages since the end of spring semester, officially launched last week.
Drought continues with little predictability
Climatologists say summer is difficult to forecast, University planning additional conservation measures
University departments have made efforts to conserve water though Raleigh received adequate amounts of rain in May. The rest of the summer’s drought conditions, however, will be difficult to predict, according to assistant state climatologist Aaron Sims.
Fire Protection, Raleigh Fire Department coordinate for training
City firefighters use dorms on campus to train for high rise fires
City firefighters have been training on campus in preparation for the implementation of a the fire department's new high rise policy to take effect in July.A collaborative agreement between University Fire Protection and the Raleigh Fire Department has allowed the firefighters to train in dorms over the last few weeks, with June 17 being the last day.
Employees fired for porn, other illegal downloads
A University employee was fired, according to a state audit report released Tuesday, though the employee's name has not yet been released.According to another report released the same day, two N.C. Central employees have also been fired for illegal download activity, in addition to not following employee hiring procedures.
