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Myanmar government seizes UN aid

The World Food Program has suspended cyclone aid to Myanmar because its government seized supplies flown into the country. Inside: Find out how three North Carolinians are trying to help.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/09/2008 09:43 AM
Oil surpasses $125 per barrel

Oil prices surged past $125 per barrel Friday on the eve of the U.S. driving season as a weakening U.S. dollar drove investors to snap up commodities.

FULL STORY >> 05/09/2008 08:46 AM
Army wife wins spouse of year

Military Spouse magazine picked Chelle McIntyre-Brewer because of all the volunteer work she does on top of taking care of a young daughter with a heart defect.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/09/2008 08:11 AM
  
Fayetteville discusses coming budget

Replacing old police cars, paving roads, building a state veterans park and building a new Hope 6 housing project is on the list for Fayetteville’s proposed budget next year.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/08/2008 07:09 AM
  
City, shop disagree over 'skateboard tree'

The city says the tree is a violation of its sign ordinance and the skateboards nailed to the tree need to be removed. The owner of Blount Street Skate Shop says the tree is an art form.

FULL STORY >> 05/07/2008 07:54 PM
  
Group continues to bark for a park

A group of citizens called Bark for a Park worked out a deal with the city to build a park where dogs can run free without a leash near the PWC water treatment facility.

FULL STORY >> 05/07/2008 07:10 PM
Most voters oppose sales tax hike

A majority of North Carolinians voted against a sales tax increase in their respective counties, but the referendums did pass in two counties on Tuesday: Cumberland and Haywood.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/08/2008 09:28 AM
  
Obama inches closer to nomination

Barack Obama is closing in on the Democratic presidential nomination after beating Hillary Clinton easily in North Carolina and falling just short in Indiana.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/07/2008 09:25 AM
  
McCain criticizes Obama on vote

Republican John McCain is castigating Democrat Barack Obama for voting against John Roberts as Supreme Court chief justice, saying it was "petty" and "partisan politics."

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/07/2008 08:10 AM
  
Some confused about recycling system

Residents are using the recycling carts for trash cans and now the city is warning residents to wait before rolling them to the curb.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/06/2008 07:47 AM
  
Dems fight likely will stretch to June 3

Resolute rivals Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama straddled North Carolina and Indiana on Monday on the eve of a pair of crucial primaries in their White House bids.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/06/2008 07:46 AM
Mixed reaction to anti-gang legislation

A bill to address gang violence is getting mixed reaction from some North Carolina legislative candidates. The bill is and specifically its funding is a hot topic after the shooting death of Eve Carson.

FULL STORY >> 05/05/2008 09:48 AM
General: Troop withdrawals in 3 years

General Dan McNeill, the American general leading NATO forces in Afghanistan, said troop withdrawals could start in about three years, 10 years after the war started in 2001.

FULL STORY >> 05/05/2008 08:41 AM
Record turnout expected in NC primary

Supporters for both Democratic presidential hopefuls are kicking their campaigns into high gear, trying to bring as many voters to the polls as possible.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/05/2008 08:18 AM
  
Candidates court undecided voters

Chelsea Clinton was in Raleigh this weekend, and Obama supporters held a party in Chapel Hill while celebrities campaigned for both, hoping to lure undecided voters.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/06/2008 07:48 AM
  
Shoppers turn to wholesale clubs

Soaring gas prices are sending more shoppers to wholesale clubs to find the best deals on everything from food to fuel. Club memberships average between $40 and $50.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/05/2008 07:28 AM
  
USS North Carolina commissioned

For the fourth time in history, a United States Navy submarine will bear the name of the Tar Heel State. The Navy commissioned the USS North Carolina on Saturday in Wilmington.

FULL STORY >> 05/03/2008 05:52 PM
Hit-and-run shuts down part of I-95

A man was struck and killed late Friday night on Interstate 95 in Cumberland County and a portion of the road was closed for a time. Authorities were able to find the car involved.

FULL STORY >> 05/03/2008 10:52 AM
Search continues for soldier's killer

On April 12, Sanchez was shot in the neck at the intersection of Blue Street and Washington Drive, near Sharky’s night club. A week after the incident, he died from his wounds.

FULL STORY >> 05/02/2008 07:44 PM
  
Teenagers face tough job market

Businesses are still hiring, but a new report shows teenagers are facing a very tough job market this summer. Less businesses are hiring, yet more and more people need work.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/02/2008 01:48 PM
  
Campbell student charged with weapons possession

On Friday at 4:26 a.m., the Harnett County Sheriff's Office responded to the Kitchen Residence Hall at Campbell University, in reference to a chemical odor in a dorm.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/02/2008 04:46 PM
Death row man set to go free this week

A man who spent 13 years on North Carolina's death row is set to become the state's eighth man to be spared execution after charges against him were dropped.

FULL STORY >> 05/02/2008 10:54 AM
Clinton and Obama to speak at dinner

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are both slated to speak at the annual Jefferson Jackson dinner held by North Carolina Democrats on Friday night at the State Fairgrounds.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/02/2008 08:31 PM
  
Police seek info in Fort Bragg death

Sgt. Sergio Sanchez, 22, died April 19th after being shot during a robbery April 12th behind Sharkey's night club.

FULL STORY >> 05/02/2008 09:32 AM
Special Forces starts training exercise

Residents living in and around the 15 counties surrounding Fort Bragg may hear gunfire starting on Friday. It’s part of the Special Forces training exercise.

FULL STORY >> 05/02/2008 09:14 AM
  
Voters to decide on Moore Co. sales tax

Moore County voters will get the chance to cast a ballot for more than just politicians on Tuesday. Voters must decide whether they want to increase the sales tax by 0.25 percent.

FULL STORY >> 05/01/2008 04:18 PM
  
Does Hispanic growth equal influence?

The number of Hispanics in the United States rose by 1.4 million over a year's time to 45.5 million as of last July, continuing rapid growth that could increase their influence.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/01/2008 03:30 PM
  
NCHSAA adopts stiff transfer penalties

Students who lie about where they live to play on preferred prep sports teams will face tougher penalties under changes approved by North Carolina athletic officials.

FULL STORY >> 05/01/2008 09:33 AM
Clinton superdelegate: Unite by Obama

A leader of the Democratic Party under Bill Clinton has switched his allegiance to Barack Obama and is encouraging fellow Democrats to "heal the rift in our party" and unite behind Obama.

FULL STORY >> 05/01/2008 09:11 AM
Soldier awarded service award

The Distinguished Service Cross was awarded to Master Sgt. Brendan O'Connor for his actions during a firefight in the mountains of Afghanistan.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/01/2008 08:17 AM
  
Army widens probe after finding bad conditions at Fort Bragg

Brig. Gen. Dennis Rogers is responsible for maintaining barracks throughout the Army and told reporters Tuesday at the Pentagon that most inspections were done last weekend but he had not seen final results.

FULL STORY >> 04/30/2008 09:25 AM