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Man charged in child's rape, murder appears in court

The man accused of raping and murdering 5-year-old Shaniya Davis made his first court appearance Friday. Mario McNeill was charged Thursday with first-degree murder and first-degree rape in the case.

Updated 4:15 PM

Military experiment seeks to predict PTSD

Two days before shipping off to war, Marine Pfc. Jesse Sheets sat inside a trailer in the Mojave Desert, his gaze fixed on a computer that flashed a rhythmic pulse of contrasting images.

11/20/2009 08:30 AM

N.C. unemployment rate higher than average in October

New unemployment numbers released Friday show that North Carolina's jobless rate is up to 11 percent in October from 10.8 percent in September. It may seem like a small increase, but it's still tough for those who have spent much of this year in the unemployment line.

Updated 5:06 PM

Happier Thanksgiving coming to base thanks to donation

Some Cherry Point Marines will have a happier Thanksgiving this year thanks to a donation by the New Bern Military Alliance. The group gave $1,000 to the base’s Thanksgiving meal program.

11/20/2009 09:24 AM

Sink hole blocks road into Swansboro neighborhoods

Heavy rains and a broken water pipe reopened a sink hole in Swansboro. The hole, about 8 feet wide, is located on Shell Rock Landing Road, the only way into neighborhoods.

Updated 9:19 AM

Parks: Who's to blame for Panthers' loss? I think it's you

It’s 3rd and 12 in a close game. A stop forces the visitors to punt only up by three with 4:30 left on the clock. The crowd starts getting a little loud, and then louder, but then it stops. The noise never reaches that fevered pitch you expect.

Thanksgiving recipes

The staff at News 14 Carolina is collecting recipes for a special Thanksgiving cookbook for News14.com. Send us your family favorites and comfort foods to help us create a true taste of the flavor from North Carolina!

Share your fall photos with News 14 Carolina

The season is such a festive time of year. The weather gets chilly, the leaves display spectacular colors and the holidays are times for creating lasting memories. It’s a time for sharing with family and friends.

Far from track, suspended Mayfield holds auction

Banned from driving by NASCAR after testing positive for methamphetamines, Mayfield has become an auction fanatic. On Friday, he was selling his own stuff.

11/20/2009 04:08 PM

Williams leads Dolphins over Panthers 24-17

Ricky Williams rushed for 119 yards and scored three touchdowns, and the Dolphins beat the Carolina Panthers 24-17 on Thursday night for their fourth win in six games.

11/20/2009 01:03 AM

For Hendrick, a 1-2-3 finish might make history

There will be much for Hendrick Motorsports to celebrate on Sunday night. A record-tying ninth NASCAR title, and if all goes right, Hendrick could own the top three cars in the final Chase standings.

11/20/2009 08:05 AM

Let's Cook: Spicy Cranberry Relish

Chef Michael Calenda from Johnson & Wales University as he shows you how to prepare spicy cranberry relish.

11/20/2009 08:00 AM

Let's Cook: Lemon Herb Cheese

Join Chef Carrie Leonard from Johnson & Wales University as she shows you how to prepare lemon herb cheese.

11/19/2009 09:07 AM

In Depth: Dr. Howard Eisenson offers holiday eating tips

The holiday eating season is upon us. With more than half of the adults in this country considered overweight by the CDC, trying to find a way to not pack on the pounds is a priority for many.

11/19/2009 10:01 AM

Asheboro dental workers hold free clinic for uninsured

Doctors and staff turned Asheboro Dental Care into a treatment center Friday as part of Dentistry with a Heart, a national movement Greensboro dentist Dr. Gary Cameron joined in 2005.

Updated 5:08 PM

3 with drug-resistant H1N1 strain die at Duke Hospital

Health officials with Duke Hospital say three of four patients admitted with drug-resistant strains of the H1N1 flu virus have died but say it's not clear whether the deaths were related to the flu.

11/20/2009 04:48 PM

Fourth teen charged in convenience store shooting

High Point police charged a fourth teenager Friday with attempted murder in connection with a shooting that wounded a convenience store clerk at the Skeet Club Grocery Store.

11/20/2009 04:20 PM

Republicans blast 'bait and switch' health bill

Digging in for a long struggle, Republican senators and governors assailed the Democrats' newly minted health care legislation Thursday as a collection of tax increases, Medicare cuts and heavy new burdens for deficit-ridden states.

11/20/2009 03:50 PM

Winfrey: Prayer, careful thought influenced exit

Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying prayer and careful thought led her to her decision.

11/20/2009 03:53 PM

White House at odds with bishops over abortion

The White House is on a collision course with Catholic bishops in an intractable dispute over abortion that could blow up the fragile political coalition behind President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

11/20/2009 08:34 AM

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