RALEIGH, N.C. -- The creator of television series "One Tree Hill" hopes the CW network will decide by the first of the year whether to bring back the Wilmington-filmed series now that he's agreed to head a seventh season.

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Comedian Lily Tomlin will combine her classic characters such as Ernestine with a discussion of topical issues such as the presidental election when she performs in Greensboro.