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Leoneda Inge reflects on her sons' Christmas trip to Senegal.

A fresh group of soldiers from Fort Bragg's 65th military police company has just arrived in Iraq. This is the third time the unit has been deployed since the war started. Jessica Jones caught up with them just before they boarded their plane to go overseas on Friday.

Governor Mike Easley is getting ready for the final year of his second term in office. He sat down with Capitol Reporter Laura Leslie at the Governor's Mansion for a conversation about this year's issues and next year's agenda.

Oliver Smithies picked up the Nobel Prize for medicine today in Sweden. He was recognized for his discoveries in the area of gene mutation. Smithies is the first UNC-Chapel Hill professor to become a Nobel Laureate. Dave DeWitt reports.

International students who are getting their MBAs in the U.S. face a tough job market. Many American companies have been reluctant to hire foreigners ever since the number of work visas available decreased drastically a few years ago. But some recruiters also say some students' English skills aren't quite up to par. So UNC's Kenan-Flagler School of Business has begun offering accent reduction and grammar classes for its international students. Jessica Jones reports.

Wake Schools release reassignment plan

The State Department and the Pentagon signed a new agreement that gives the military more control over private security firms working in Iraq. Congressman David Price, a Democrat representing North Carolina's 4th District, has been calling for this kind of oversight. He spoke with WUNC's Eric Hodge.

Yesterday, Scott Ralls was named the new North Carolina Community College system president. He comes to the job after serving as president of Craven Community College - one of 58 campuses that serves more than 8-hundred thousand students a year. Dave DeWitt reports.

Over the next few days, thousands of people will visit Raleigh to see the state Christmas tree. But there's another tree in downtown Raleigh that gets a lot of attention, too. Laura Leslie has this reporter's notebook.

When chancellor James Moeser announced in September that he would step down in the spring of 2008, the search for his successor began immediately. Here's UNC system president Erskine Bowles speaking just moments after Chancellor Moeser announced his decision. "We have a committee put together and we're prepared to go forward and we will bring another great new chancellor to this University." But even though the search got off to a quick start, that doesn't mean it will be a swift process. Searches for academic leaders are notoriously long, and have gotten more complicated and difficult in recent years. Dave DeWitt reports on the long road to hiring a new chancellor at UNC.

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A question for presidential candidates in 2008. Inspired by 10qestions.comtranscript: If you become president what would you do to support the creation of publicly owned broadband? By both municipalities and community groups.

If you ve never seen Eyes to Space, you missed your chance! We were fortunate enough to film their last show ever, live at Local 506 in Chapel Hill. Fronted by Jay Cartwright and his homemade keytar, Eyes to Space played a high energy set and left the crowd pleading for more. Eyes to Space may have played their final show, but their music will live on. You can visit them at eyestospace.com and myspace.com/eyestospace. Special thanks to Ajit for helping out on this episode!

If you ve never seen Eyes to Space, you missed your chance! We were fortunate enough to film their last show ever, live at Local 506 in Chapel Hill. Fronted by Jay Cartwright and his homemade keytar, Eyes to Space played a high energy set and left the crowd pleading for more. Eyes to Space may have played their last show ever, but their music will live on. You can visit them at eyestospace.com and myspace.com/eyestospace. Special thanks to Ajit for helping out on this episode!

If you've never seen Eyes to Space, you missed your chance! We were fortunate enough to film their last show ever, live at Local 506 in Chapel Hill. Fronted by Jay Cartwright and his homemade keytar, Eyes to Space played a high energy set and left the crowd pleading for more. Eyes to Space may have played their last show ever, but their music will live on. You can visit them at eyestospace.com and myspace.com/eyestospace.

This week we introduce you to The Never, an indie rock band from Chapel Hill. Formed in 2003 from the bands The B-Sides (Noah Smith) and Vibrant Green (Jonny and Joah Tunnell), The Never quickly received a loyal following and success. In 2006, The Never released Antarctica, a 50 page storybook album featuring illustrations by singer and guitarist, Noah Smith. The Never currently tours supporting their latest effort with help from various guest musicians. Visit them out at TheNever.org or via MySpace.

This week, we bring you Chapel Hill s Two Dollar Pistols, a country/rockabilly band led by singer John Howie, Jr. These guys have an infectious old country sound that will leave you wanting more by the end of the show. Filmed at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, NC, for the release party of their latest album Here Tomorrow, Gone Today, available in June from 8th House Records. Other releases available from Yep Roc Records.

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The Carolina Chocolate Drops are a group of African American srtingband musicians from Durham, NC. The group consists of Rhiannon Giddens (fiddle, banjo), Justin Robinson (fiddle), and Dom Flemons (guitar, jug, harmonica, percussion, banjo). You can purchase their music from MusicMaker.org or iTunes. Support these fine musicians!

Chapel Hill based band The Old Ceremony plays a unique stlye of orchestral rock. We caught up with the guys as they tour to promote Our One Mistake, their latest release. Do yourself a favor and go see this band live! Filmed at The Pour House in Raleigh, NC.

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On this episode, check out cuts from NC artist Gage, and Phocuz. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions about the show holla at me at bnfs@nc.rr.com.

Today is December 17, 2005 and on this episode, Hip-Hop and Ballroom dancing collide, Kanye West on tour and 50 Cent Keeps “Tryin”. These stories and more here on today’s edition the Hot Spot. If you have any questions or comments about the show hit us up at thehotspot@nc.rr.com. Join Us again next time for the best in entertainment news here on the Hot Spot.