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Budget crisis forces cuts to state AIDS programs

The state's budget crisis forced the Department of Health and Human Services to make cuts to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program, also known as ADAP, which in turn forced the program to close enrollment to new patients back in January.

Updated 3:39 PM

Shareef's family speaks speaks to court about sentencing

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

Updated 1:26 PM

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 Murchison Road.

Updated 1:22 PM

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

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.

03/17/2010 06:17 PM

Group makes recommendations on state's motor fleet

The members of the Budget Reform and Accountability Commission, also known as BRAC, offered Gov. Bev Perdue specific ways on how to make the state's motor fleet more efficient and prevent waste and abuse to save money.

Updated 03/17/2010 02:31 PM

Shareef found guilty on 8 of 9 counts, including murder

After four days of deliberation, the jury has found Abdullah Shareef guilty on eight of nine charges, including first-degree murder. Shareef was accused of running over five people and killing one of them between Fayetteville and Fuquay-Varina in 2004.

Updated 03/17/2010 12:53 PM

Opening statements begin in Hennis court-martial

After two weeks of panel selection, opening statements began Wednesday in the court-martial of Fort Bragg soldier Timothy Hennis. The 51-year-old master sergeant is charged with killing Kathryn Eastburn and her two daughters in Fayetteville 15 years ago.

Updated 03/17/2010 11:58 AM

Paratroopers return home after year-long deployment

More than 100 paratroopers returned to Fort Bragg Tuesday after a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. The paratroopers from the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade were greeted by dozens of family members at green ramp.

03/16/2010 07:51 PM

Unemployment about to get more costly for state

The thousands of people added to North Carolina's unemployment line could end up costing the state more money than they thought. Right now, states are getting an interest-free loan from the federal government to pay unemployment benefits, but that could soon change.

Updated 03/16/2010 06:59 PM

Lawyer says cops eyeing freed N.C. man

A lawyer for a North Carolina man exonerated of a prostitute's murder in a groundbreaking innocence hearing says police now want to test the clothing her client was wearing for the victim's DNA.

Updated 03/16/2010 06:40 PM

Census determines federal aid to states

Many people across the state are starting to get their 2010 Census forms in the mail this week. It's the government's once-a-decade population count to divvy up congressional seats and more than $400 billion in federal money to the states.

Updated 03/16/2010 05:57 PM

Jury continues deliberations in Shareef murder trial

Jury deliberations continued Tuesday in the Abdullah Shareef murder trial. Shareef is accused of running over five people, killing one of them, between Fayetteville and Fuquay-Varina in 2004.

Updated 03/16/2010 12:21 PM

Education officials travel to D.C. for federal funding

Gov. Bev Perdue and state education leaders are headed to Washington D.C. Tuesday to seek more federal grants for North Carolina schools. The state was one of 16 selected as finalists for the federal government's Race to the Top funding.

Updated 03/16/2010 07:42 AM

Fans of all schools show up for ACC championship

On championship Sunday, Duke blue and white could be seen nearly everywhere you looked—with a little sprinkle of Georgia Tech gold thrown in the mix.

Updated 03/15/2010 07:29 AM

I-95 reopened after major multiple-car accident

Interstate 95 in Cumberland County was reopened after a major accident involving multiple vehicles that happened around midnight near exit 58. Several injuries were reported.

03/15/2010 06:55 AM

Local church aims to attract unique crowd

Bikers and the Bible are coming together every Sunday morning in the Sandhills region, offering a new way to practice Sunday morning worship at the Freedom Biker Church

03/14/2010 05:43 PM

Lost Heros Art Quilt goes on display in Fayetteville

The Lost Heroes Art Quilt arrived in Fayetteville this weekend and will be on display at the Airborne Special Operations Museum for a week.

Updated 03/14/2010 03:09 PM

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 03/14/2010 09:12 AM

Fort Bragg soldier faces several sexual assault charges

Law enforcement officials in the Sandhills announced that they have arrested Fort Bragg soldier Aaron Pernell in connection to a series of rapes in the area. Authorities say they believe another man is connected to Fayetteville sexual assaults.