Major changes could be coming to your child's classroom if some State Senators get their way. On party lines, with 33 Republicans in favor versus 17 Democrats opposed, on Wednesday State Senators gaveMore>>
The Durham Police Department is investigating an apparent domestic murder-suicide Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of an office complex on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard.More>>
The North Carolina government budget written by Senate Republicans has passed following a fiercely partisan debate that mostly focused upon a yet-to-be-detailed tax overhaul plan and on Medicaid.More>>
While Wednesday may have been our driest day so far this week, we weather returns for many Thursday as a cold front moves through central North Carolina.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:49 AM EDT2013-05-23 05:49:44 GMT
The Army has declared Fort Bragg Spc. Kelli Bordeaux deceased, the Army announced Wednesday. Adjutant General, Brig. Gen. David K. MacEwen declared missing Bordeaux deceased Monday 2013, based on the
The decision by the Army means the family of Bordeaux can get survivor benefits.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:21:23 GMT
The Durham Police Department is investigating an apparent domestic murder-suicide Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of an office complex on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard.
The Durham Police Department is investigating an apparent domestic murder-suicide Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of an office complex on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:44:18 GMT
A new study says more teens die from texting while driving than driving drunk. In fact, 9 percent more teens are killed while texting behind the wheel than from drunk driving.
A new study says more teens die from texting while driving than driving drunk. In fact, 9 percent more teens are killed while texting behind the wheel than from drunk driving.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:59 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:59:19 GMT
An audit of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says it has failed to fully test a new $484 million computer system scheduled to begin processing Medicaid claims on July 1.
An audit of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says it has failed to fully test a new $484 million computer system scheduled to begin processing Medicaid claims on July 1.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:47:44 GMT
North Carolina's attorney general wants to be sure that people who choose to donate money to help with tornado relief in Oklahoma aren't being taken by scam artists instead.
North Carolina's attorney general wants to be sure that people who choose to donate money to help with tornado relief in Oklahoma aren't being taken by scam artists instead.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:17:01 GMT
A Goldsboro man has been arrested and charged with first-degree kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon with an intent to kill inflicting serioius injury. Scott Michael Nielsen, 23, was given $100,000
Scott Michael Nielsen, 23, was given $100,000 secured bond.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:13:57 GMT
Major changes could be coming to your child's classroom if some State Senators get their way. On party lines, with 33 Republicans in favor versus 17 Democrats opposed, on Wednesday State Senators gave
Major changes could be coming to your child's classroom if some State Senators get their way. On party lines, with 33 Republicans in favor versus 17 Democrats opposed, on Wednesday State Senators gave
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:24 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:24:20 GMT
Sen. Thom Goolsby is the primary sponsor on legislation to repeal the Racial Justice Act, which delays a death row sentence to determine if race was a factor.
Sen. Thom Goolsby is the primary sponsor on legislation to repeal the Racial Justice Act, which delays a death row sentence to determine if race was a factor.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:19 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:19:37 GMT
A North Carolina House panel recommended a bill Wednesday that buys time for the city of Raleigh to renegotiate a lease for the 325-acre Dorothea Dix property with the state.
A North Carolina House panel recommended a bill Wednesday that buys time for the city of Raleigh to renegotiate a lease for the 325-acre Dorothea Dix property with the state.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:13:48 GMT
The North Carolina government budget written by Senate Republicans has passed following a fiercely partisan debate that mostly focused upon a yet-to-be-detailed tax overhaul plan and on Medicaid.
The North Carolina government budget written by Senate Republicans has passed following a fiercely partisan debate that mostly focused upon a yet-to-be-detailed tax overhaul plan and on Medicaid.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:25 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:25:35 GMT
N.C. lawmakers and passersby stopped to take in a display of Tesla Motors' award-winning electric cars Wednesday.
North Carolina lawmakers and passersby stopped to take in a display of Tesla Motors' award-winning electric cars Wednesday as the company presses against a bill in the General Assembly that effectively outlaws Tesla's Internet-based sales model.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:21 AM EDT2013-05-22 09:21:54 GMT
A hefty North Carolina state budget proposal written by Senate Republicans is likely to pass by a comfortable margin in a chamber where GOP members outnumber Democrats by nearly 2 to 1.
A hefty North Carolina state budget proposal written by Senate Republicans is likely to pass by a comfortable margin in a chamber where GOP members outnumber Democrats by nearly 2 to 1.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:48 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:48:42 GMT
Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods on Wednesday for saying he would have "fried chicken" at dinner with his rival, a comment that Woods described as hurtful and inappropriate.
Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods on Wednesday for saying he would have "fried chicken" at dinner with his rival, a comment that Woods described as hurtful and inappropriate.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:18:57 GMT
Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after their first-round playoff exit. The team said Tuesday he won't be offered a new contract when his current one expires at the end of
Vinny Del Negro, the coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, is fired. He led NC State to the 1987 ACC title.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:28:06 GMT
A person familiar with the situation says Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets. The person says Jordan will detail the timetable for the change to be completed
The Charlotte NBA franchise is about to become the Hornets again.
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:25 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:25:37 GMT
A toddler whose feet were amputated after her father accidentally backed over her with a riding lawnmower had a special meeting with her hero. Ireland Nugent has often been seen clutching a stuffed
A Florida 2-year-old whose feet were cut off in an lawn mower accident gets to meet a star dolphin that lost its tail.
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:02 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:02:32 GMT
If you're still planning your European vacation this summer, it's not too late to head to Stockholm for the new Abba Museum. Yes, that's right –Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Agnetha
If you're still planning your European vacation this summer, it's not too late to head to Stockholm for the new Abba Museum.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:07 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:07:01 GMT
Police want to know who lost their patience at an area McDonald's this week. Surveillance video from the scene showed a red or maroon truck, possibly a Toyota Tacoma, barrel its way out of the drive-through
Police are looking for a man who plowed through a drive-through at a Farmville McDonald's on Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:27:09 GMT
A Kingsport, Tenn., couple is in trouble for letting a child they were babysitting drive a car and crashing it into a house.Katrina Taylor, 52, and 49-year-old Landon Hammonds were arrested after the incident
A Tennessee couple faces charges after they were drinking and let an 11-year-old drive.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-05-15 15:32:21 GMT
A Los Angeles man has come up with a clever way to strike at Abercrombie & Fitch's desire to target only the cool kids – by giving the popular brand's clothes to homeless people in Los Angeles. In a YouTube
A Los Angeles man is urging people to give Abercrombie & Fitch clothes to the homeless.
Monday, May 13 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:21:22 GMT
In a high-flying, perfectly pitched first, an astronaut on the International Space Station is bowing out of orbit with a musical video: his own custom version of David Bowie's "Space Oddity." It's believed
In a high-flying, perfectly pitched first, an astronaut on the International Space Station is bowing out of orbit with a musical video: his own custom version of David Bowie's "Space Oddity." It's believed
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:20:27 GMT
There's a huge new development on the horizon in the core of the Triangle coming into public focus. A new technology area known as "Chatham Park" near Pittsboro is seeking official approvals for its newly
A new technology area known as "Chatham Park" near Pittsboro is seeking official approvals for its newly revised master plan.
