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Uptown stabbing victim identified as N.Y. state trooper

The victim of a stabbing early Sunday morning in uptown Charlotte was an off-duty New York state trooper. Police say Christopher Rachek was stepping into a fight between three women and a man.

Updated 12:02 PM

Designated drivers get extra reward

Designated drivers in Gastonia are now getting rewarded for their commitment to arriving alive. The police department teamed up with Standard Distributing and local restaurants to compensate tham with free food and non-alcoholic drinks.

Updated 9:45 AM

Fight at Statesville bar ends with fatal shooting

A bar fight Saturday night at Stray Dogs in Statesville ended with a deadly shooting. Police are now searching for the gunman and say they do have a person of interest.

03/14/2010 09:43 AM

Browns, Delhomme agree to 2-year deal

Free agent quarterback Jake Delhomme has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns. The QB's agent, Rick Smith confirmed Delhomme's agreement with the Browns, who have been busy trying to fix a troublesome position.

Updated 9:40 AM

Eight teams take home NCHSAA state championships

Lake Norman defeated Fayetteville Sanford 63-46 in the eighth and final NCHSAA basketball championship game to take home the men's 4A crown. News 14 has complete coverage of all the games.

Updated 9:12 AM

Several major road projects slated to begin Monday

Some major road projects will get under way throughout Mecklenburg County on Monday, possibly snarling traffic in some heavily-traveled areas.

03/14/2010 09:10 AM

Political Connections: Movement to vote out entire House

Most political analysts say there is a general feeling among voters to vote against incumbents. Now, there's a coordinated effort to kick every member of the U.S. House out of office.

Updated 6:00 AM

Salvation Army reaches out for help providing shelter

The Salvation Army is scrambling to find more emergency shelters for homeless women. Currently, the agency's Spratt Street facility is overcrowded. At the end of March, the Room In the Inn program, which provides beds to up to 60 clients, will end.

Updated 03/13/2010 06:36 PM

Farmers work to counteract inconsistent weather

This winter is ending up to be one of the coldest and wettest on record. Farmers are doing all they can to counter the inconsistency in hopes of producing a good harvest this year.

03/13/2010 06:35 PM

Missing baby located; father faces abduction charges

Police say they've found 4-month-old Jaylen Dillard. The baby had been with Jonathan Dillard, whom the child's mother says is his biological father. Jonathan Dillard now faces child abduction charges.

Updated 03/13/2010 05:11 PM

Marine Challenge puts civilians through training

Dozens of people turned out to Matthews, N.C., Saturday morning to take part in the third annual Marine Buddy challenge. The event was dedicated to the memory of Marine Lance Cpl. Noah Pier.

03/13/2010 03:52 PM

CATS to add more hybrids to fleet with stimulus money

The Charlotte Area Transit System will receive $3 million in federal stimulus money to buy six new hybrid buses. CATS currently has seven hybrids in its bus fleet, and each one of them will save the organization more than $32,000 per year.

03/13/2010 01:28 PM

Grover man stopped in Louisiana with 583 pounds of pot

22-year-old Stacey Hopper, of Cleveland County, was stopped by Louisiana state police Sunday for a traffic violation when troopers say they found hundreds of pounds of marijuana inside the U-Haul truck he was driving.

03/13/2010 01:18 PM

St. Patrick's Day Parade to march through Uptown

Charlotte's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade began its march through Uptown Saturday. Nearly 50,000 spectators were expected to attend the parade and the festival that kicks off the event.

Updated 03/13/2010 11:07 AM

State senator penalized for illicit campaign contributions

State Sen. Malcolm Graham has paid a nearly $4,000 penalty while acknowledging his campaign received 13 business contributions over a four-year period.

03/13/2010 10:54 AM

Man robbed outside north Charlotte ABC store

A man who stopped at a north Charlotte ABC store Friday night said he was robbed at gunpoint outside the store. The victim told police a man asked him for change. When he refused and climbed into his car, a second suspect pointed a gun at his head.

03/13/2010 10:47 AM

Police round up motorists driving without a license

An overnight checkpoint on W.T. Harris Boulevard caught several drivers behind the wheel without a license. 78 people were cited for driving with a revoked license or no license at all.

Updated 03/13/2010 10:09 AM

Vandals damage property on Schiele Museum trail

Police are on the lookout for vandals who damaged signage and other items along the nature trail next to Gastonia's Schiele Museum. Museum leaders say the vandalism happened Wednesday night and amounts to nearly $5,000 in repairs.

03/12/2010 10:06 PM

City officials preparing to install new cigarette urns

The city of Charlotte is stepping up efforts to keep cigarette butts off the streets. After the smoking ban went into effect for restaurants and bars this year, the city installed two dozen urns in Uptown Charlotte, and officials are getting ready to install another batch.

03/12/2010 09:57 PM

Veterans Services offers help to homeless vets

Mecklenburg County Veterans Services say 25 percent of the nation's homeless are veterans. Friday, veterans stopped by the Grady Cole Center in Charlotte for some assistance as volunteers provided job information, clothing and a hot meal.

Updated 03/12/2010 05:58 PM

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