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Former Wilson County principal charged with sex crime

Former Wilson County middle school principal Ronald Earl Barringer, 41, is expected in court Monday to face child sex charges. The North Carolina Court System Web site says Barringer is charged with third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.

Former Wilson County principal charged with sex crime

03/20/2010 06:30 PM

Fort Hood hero returns to N.C. to visit family, supporters

Sgt. Kim Munley, the North Carolina native who put her life on the line while helping stop the Fort Hood shootings, returned to Carolina Beach this weekend to visit with family and friends and to thank her supporters.

Fort Hood hero returns to N.C. to visit family, supporters

03/20/2010 05:58 PM

Coastal business owners welcome warm weather

After a long, cold winter in North Carolina, business owners along the coast are welcoming the warm spell that came into the area this weekend.

Coastal business owners welcome warm weather

03/20/2010 04:32 PM

High School All Star: Andrew Swindell

At West Carteret High School, sophomore swimmer, runner, golfer and soccer player Andrew Swindell went to the state championships this year despite suffering from a learning disability.

High School All Star: Andrew Swindell

03/20/2010 03:08 PM

House Dems confident in overcoming abortion rift

President Barack Obama set his sights on Capitol Hill, ready to rally House Democrats on Saturday for a final health care push as party leaders appeared confident they had overcome a flare-up within their ranks over abortion funding restrictions in the legislation.

House Dems confident in overcoming abortion rift

03/20/2010 01:11 PM

Wrightsville Beach prepares for Quintiles Marathon

Wrightsville Beach officials are busy preparing for Sunday's inaugural Quintiles Marathon. More than 500 runners have signed up, and tents are already popping up at the finish line. Another 2,300 people have joined up to run the half-marathon.

Wrightsville Beach prepares for Quintiles Marathon

03/20/2010 11:32 AM

New Hanover County leaders discuss more budget cuts

New Hanover County Superintendent Al Lerch met with senior school staff members Friday to discuss worst-case scenarios when it comes to trimming items from next year's budget.

New Hanover County leaders discuss more budget cuts

03/20/2010 11:27 AM

Donation lets Marines play video games at overseas USO

Thanks to a donation from Best Buy to the USO of Jacksonville, Marines in North Carolina can play video games with Marines at the USO in Afghanistan.

Donation lets Marines play video games at overseas USO

03/19/2010 09:32 PM

Wrightsboro Elementary closes over mold problems

High levels of mold forced school officials in New Hanover County to shut down Wrightsboro Elementary School for the rest of the year, taking some parents by surprise.

Wrightsboro Elementary closes over mold problems

Updated 03/19/2010 05:42 PM

Officials trying to save dropout prevention program

Carteret County school officials are trying to save the Twilight program, which focuses on dropout prevention. Currently, the program is at East Carteret and West Carteret high schools.

Officials trying to save dropout prevention program

03/19/2010 05:19 PM

Poll: North Carolinians do not want ABC privatization

A new Elon University poll says North Carolinians do not want the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control system privatized. Right now, state leaders are looking at ways to make improvements to the way liquor is controlled in North Carolina.

Poll: North Carolinians do not want ABC privatization

Updated 03/19/2010 04:36 PM

Missing persons conference unites families, law enforcement

Family members of missing persons, law enforcement officials, coroners and search rescue groups gathered Friday in Wilmington for the kickoff of the Cue Center for Missing Persons’ annual conference.

Missing persons conference unites families, law enforcement

03/19/2010 04:02 PM

Community colleges board votes to admit illegal immigrants

The State Board of Community Colleges voted 13 to one to allow illegal immigrants to all 58 North Carolina community colleges during a meeting Friday.

Community colleges board votes to admit illegal immigrants

Updated 03/19/2010 02:23 PM

Coastal area unemployment

See the January unemployment numbers for the Coastal area.

Coastal area unemployment

03/19/2010 01:30 PM

Federal officials move to protect loggerhead turtles

Federal wildlife officials are pushing for a new plan that would better protect loggerhead sea turtles. The turtles are categorized as "threatened," but the plan could move them to the endangered species list.

Federal officials move to protect loggerhead turtles

03/19/2010 07:37 AM

Man charged in wreck that killed Camp Lejeune Marine

Police have charged a man for an accident in Georgia that killed a Camp Lejeune Marine. Bruce Quayle, 71, faces charges including homicide by vehicle and DUI after the wreck killed 21-year-old Lance Cpl. Gregory Suedmeyer.

Man charged in wreck that killed Camp Lejeune Marine

03/19/2010 07:00 AM

Michael Jordan addresses future as Bobcats owner

News 14 Carolina's Mike Solarte spoke with basketball legend Michael Jordan about his expanded role as Charlotte Bobcats majority owner. Watch the exclusive one-on-one interview in its entirety on News14.com.

Michael Jordan addresses future as Bobcats owner

Updated 03/18/2010 09:04 PM

Wilmington cheers on hometown hero, Bobcats owner

Michael Jordan started his basketball career on the courts at Laney High School in the Port City. Now, many Wilmington residents are thrilled to hear he's now majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats.

Wilmington cheers on hometown hero, Bobcats owner

03/18/2010 07:57 PM

Educators' association issues legislative report card

The North Carolina Association of Educators issued its 2009 Legislative Report Card, judging lawmakers on their votes last year on funding and other key education issues.

Educators' association issues legislative report card

Updated 03/18/2010 07:42 PM

Program helps veterans, spouses retrain for workforce

A new program aims to help veterans get jobs after serving. The Veterans Initiative Project pays for veterans' tuition, fees and books as they work toward employment certificates or degrees.

Program helps veterans, spouses retrain for workforce

03/18/2010 05:12 PM