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Sickening smell on flight blamed on faulty door seal

A faulty seal on a door is being blamed for a smell on a US Airways plane this week that made nine people sick.

03/18/2010 11:30 AM

Police investigate 2 shootings; 1 injured, 2 dead

Fayetteville police are investigating the murder of 29-year-old Raheem Altrick Williams, who was found Wednesday night on Boxwood Lane having been shot several times. Thursday morning, two unidentified men were shot on Murchinson Road.

03/18/2010 10:46 AM

Vice president in Durham to speak on energy efficiency

Vice President Joe Biden will visit the Cree Company in Durham Thursday. He and Energy Secretary Steven Chu will tour and speak at the facility. The company manufactures energy efficient LED lighting.

Updated 10:29 AM

CFCC announces program in sustainable technology

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Cape Fear Community College announced its new effort to help students go green. Next year, they'll kick off a sustainable technology program to prepare students for careers in the growing renewable energy industry.

Updated 8:11 AM

Mecklenburg library officials may announce specific cuts

Library board leaders will meet Thursday to go over the details surrounding layoffs and branch closures. Wednesday, leaders with the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County announced they must lay off at least 140 employees and close at least 12 branches.

03/18/2010 08:09 AM

Jordan to hold conference on acquisition of Bobcats

Basketball great and new Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan will hold his first news conference with the team Thursday night at Time Warner Cable arena.

Updated 8:01 AM

Shareef could face death penalty after being found guilty

The sentencing phase of the Abdullah Shareef murder trial begins Thursday. Wednesday, on the fourth day of deliberation, Shareef was found guilty on eight of nine charges, including first-degree murder.

03/18/2010 06:52 AM

Cumberland Co. restructuring plan may close schools

School officials in Cumberland County are considering closing two schools and transferring teachers and staff to nearby schools. They are looking at closing two facilities for students with behavioral and developmental disabilities.

Updated 03/17/2010 08:54 PM

Cherry Point woman wins Marine Spouse of the Year

A Craven County woman was named Marine Corps Spouse of the Year. Erin Whitehead's husband is stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

03/17/2010 07:32 PM

Murder trial of soldier accused of killing 3 begins

The court-martial of soldier Timothy Hennis began on Fort Bragg Wednesday. The 41-year-old master sergeant is charged with killing Kathryn Eastburn and her two daughters in Fayetteville 25 years ago.