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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 2:23 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 11:50 AM


Unemployment rate up across North Carolina in January

There was no good news on the job front Friday as officials released the latest county-by-county unemployment rates.

Unemployment rate up across North Carolina in January

03/19/2010 01:36 PM


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


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


In Depth: Jennifer Roberts, Mecklenburg County budget

Mecklenburg County Commission chairman Jennifer Roberts says cuts to many departments are inevitable with an $85 million budget shortfall. But she says the county will not raise taxes.

In Depth: Jennifer Roberts, Mecklenburg County budget

03/19/2010 03:28 PM

Let's Cook: Avocado Gazpacho

Let's Cook: Avocado Gazpacho

Let's Cook: Avocado Gazpacho

03/19/2010 08:05 AM

Distillery gives peek inside legal moonshine operation

What was once just a secretive, closed-door liquor operation in the South is now leading a legal, nationwide moonshine movement. In the small rural town of Madison, Piedmont Distillers is the only legal moonshine distillery in the state of North Carolina.

Distillery gives peek inside legal moonshine operation

03/18/2010 08:48 PM




Duke not taking Arkansas-Pine Bluff for granted

Duke isn't wasting time debating whether they deserve their No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. Nor do the Blue Devils intend to get caught looking past Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Duke not taking Arkansas-Pine Bluff for granted

03/19/2010 08:22 AM

Bobcats' Wallace ready to return from ankle injury

Charlotte Bobcats All-Star forward Gerald Wallace has been cleared to return from a sprained left ankle and is expected to play Friday at Atlanta.

Bobcats' Wallace ready to return from ankle injury

03/19/2010 08:13 AM

Whitney scores in overtime for Hurricanes

Ray Whitney scored at 4:02 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a four-to-three victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.

Whitney scores in overtime for Hurricanes

03/19/2010 08:12 AM




Police charge 5 in Raeford home invasion; 3 more sought

Raeford police have five people in custody in connection with a home invasion and robbery almost two weeks ago. They say they are still looking for three additional suspects.

Police charge 5 in Raeford home invasion; 3 more sought

Updated 2:40 PM

Group begins grassroots effort to save libraries, jobs

The Friends of the Library group has issued a challenge to the community to raise money to help reduce some of the cuts coming to Mecklenburg County Libraries.

Group begins grassroots effort to save libraries, jobs

Updated 3:06 PM

Arbor Day trees planted to honor slain CMPD officers

Two oak trees were planted Friday at Eastway Park to honor the lives of two Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers killed three years ago in the line of duty.

Arbor Day trees planted to honor slain CMPD officers

Updated 12:57 PM




Pilot killed after landing small plane in lake

A pilot was killed when his plane flipped over while he was trying to land it in a lake.

Pilot killed after landing small plane in lake

03/19/2010 10:13 AM

Jesse James apologizes to Sandra Bullock, his kids

Jesse James says he's sorry for the pain and embarrassment he's caused his wife Sandra Bullock and his three children from previous relationships.

Jesse James apologizes to Sandra Bullock, his kids

03/19/2010 10:19 AM

‘Davy Crockett’ star Fess Parker dies at 85

“Davy Crockett” and “Daniel Boone” star-turned-developer and vintner Fess Parker has died. He was 85.

‘Davy Crockett’ star Fess Parker dies at 85

03/19/2010 10:17 AM