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Independence Blvd. bicyclist dies from injuries

A bicyclist struck by a vehicle Monday while trying to cross Independence Boulevard died from his injuries during surgery.

Independence Blvd. bicyclist dies from injuries

Updated 11:05 AM


New United Way board discusses fund-raising campaign

Tuesday morning marked the first meeting of the United Way of the Central Carolina's new, smaller board of directors. With only 22 members, the new board is less than half the size of the former one.

New United Way board discusses fund-raising campaign

Updated 1:00 PM


Former high school coach pleads guilty to sex offence

Marko Little, a former football coach and teacher at West Stanly High School, pleaded guilty to one count of indecent liberties with a student. Investigators say he sent inappropriate text messages and kissed a student.

Former high school coach pleads guilty to sex offence

02/09/2010 12:36 PM


Jury deliberating in elderly woman's wrongful death suit

A jury is now deliberating in the two-week wrongful death trial of an elderly Charlotte woman. Eva Dunlap Green was found strangled at the Charlottetown Terrace Apartments in 207.

Jury deliberating in elderly woman's wrongful death suit

02/09/2010 12:23 PM


Charlotte firefighters respond to 2 structure fires

Charlotte fire officials are investigating an early morning fire at the Charlotte Behavioral Health Association on South Sharon Amity Road. The call came in Tuesday at around 2 a.m. And another fire broke out at a vacant one-story home on Avalon Avenue.

Charlotte firefighters respond to 2 structure fires

Updated 8:03 AM


Charlotte-Mecklenburg police make arrest in 2007 case

Police arrested 33-year-old Michael Crowder Monday and charged him with the murder of Aaron Wood, who was killed in west Charlotte in March of 2007.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police make arrest in 2007 case

02/09/2010 06:52 AM


Testimony resumes in murder case's evidentiary hearing

Testimony in an evidentiary hearing resumes Monday in a Cleveland County murder case more than four decades old. A Cleveland County judge heard testimony Monday in the case of Brenda Sue Brown.

Testimony resumes in murder case's evidentiary hearing

Updated 6:49 AM


Cooking at Home: Red Velvet Cupcakes

Cooking at Home: Red Velvet Cupcakes

Cooking at Home: Red Velvet Cupcakes

02/09/2010 07:42 AM

Tiger Woods hits the virtual links, for free

He may not have many endorsements left, but the video game that bears Tiger Woods' name is out with a new version that's also available free of charge.

Tiger Woods hits the virtual links, for free

02/09/2010 08:17 AM

Ad expert weighs in on Super Bowl commercials

Which Super Bowl ads made the grade Sunday? John Roberts, the creative director from Wray Ward ad agency, made his picks Monday.

Ad expert weighs in on Super Bowl commercials

02/08/2010 03:47 PM




No. 8 Duke women rout No. 18 UNC, 79-51

Duke dominated nearly every stat category during a 79-51 rout of No. 18 North Carolina on Monday night.

No. 8 Duke women rout No. 18 UNC, 79-51

02/09/2010 08:13 AM

Checkers to become AHL affiliate of Hurricanes

The Charlotte Checkers will become the American Hockey League affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes. The official announcement is expected at a press conference Wednesday.

Checkers to become AHL affiliate of Hurricanes

02/09/2010 08:39 AM

White Sox bullpen coach talks upcoming spring training

News 14 Carolina’s Mike Solarte sits down with Chicago White Sox bullpen coach Juan Nieves to talk about spring training and the upcoming baseball season.

White Sox bullpen coach talks upcoming spring training

02/08/2010 08:48 PM




Triad counties brace for another potential winter storm

Rockingham County officials are keeping an eye on another winter storm. The storm that rolled in the county Friday and Saturday knocked out power to about 23,000 Duke Energy customers, sending some people to a Red Cross shelter and others to hotels.

Triad counties brace for another potential winter storm

02/09/2010 07:31 AM

Fatal accident shuts down both southbound lanes on I-85

Two people were killed and two others seriously injured Tuesday morning in an accident on Interstate 85 in Alamance County.

Fatal accident shuts down both southbound lanes on I-85

Updated 11:02 AM

Bladen County officials investigate hit-and-run

Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run in Bladen County. Authorities say 50-year-old Ezellas Allen was hit Monday morning on Highway 87 in the Carvers Creek Community.

Bladen County officials investigate hit-and-run

02/09/2010 07:17 AM




Another major storm headed to snowy Mid-Atlantic

Snow blew across the Midwest on Tuesday on track for the hard-hit Mid-Atlantic region, where federal government offices were closed for a second day.

Another major storm headed to snowy Mid-Atlantic

02/09/2010 09:32 AM

GOP wary of pitfalls in Obama's health care summit

Even as Republicans publicly welcome President Barack Obama's call for a bipartisan confab on health care, some privately worry that he might be laying a trap to portray their ideas as flimsy.

GOP wary of pitfalls in Obama's health care summit

02/09/2010 08:22 AM

First lady: President Obama had 'phenomenal year'

First lady Michelle Obama says President Barack Obama "has done a phenomenal job," but that people have a right to criticize him.

First lady: President Obama had 'phenomenal year'

02/09/2010 08:19 AM