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Court date set for father accused of abducting infant son

A Rowan County man accused of abducting his 4-month-old son will make his first court appearance Monday. The infant, who suffers from several medical conditions, is home safely with his mother.

Court date set for father accused of abducting infant son

03/14/2010 06:08 PM


Community commissions own 'cop' after uptick in crime

A former officer and resident of the Stonehaven neighborhood in east Charlotte has taken to the streets in a community-funded patrol car. Brian Lutes wears a uniform and badge and even carries a gun.

Community commissions own 'cop' after uptick in crime

03/14/2010 05:31 PM


No. 4 Duke holds off Georgia Tech 65-61 to win ACC

Kyle Singler scored 20 points and Jon Scheyer hit a critical 3-pointer with 18 seconds left to help No. 4 Duke beat Georgia Tech 65-61 in Sunday's ACC tournament championship game.

No. 4 Duke holds off Georgia Tech 65-61 to win ACC

Updated 03/14/2010 04:36 PM


Local mortician travels to Haiti for volunteer work

More than one month after the earthquake in Haiti, there is still a lot of work to be done –which is why Ernest Hannah, a Gastonia mortician, is traveling to Haiti to help provide closure to families.

Local mortician travels to Haiti for volunteer work

03/14/2010 06:07 PM


Busy road near uptown to lose lanes during 90-day test

South Tryon Street, just outside uptown Charlotte, will temporarily be reduced to one lane in each direction as officials test bike lanes and wider sidewalks in that area.

Busy road near uptown to lose lanes during 90-day test

03/14/2010 04:27 PM


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.

Fans of All Schools Show Up for ACC Championship

03/14/2010 07:21 PM


Advocates use abused dog case in plea for stricter laws

Supporters of a dog who survived being burned and beaten used her abuse as a rallying cry for tougher animal cruelty laws in North Carolina as they canvassed local neighborhoods Sunday.

Advocates use abused dog case in plea for stricter laws

Updated 03/14/2010 04:59 PM


911 call changes direction of missing woman investigation

At first, investigators thought Shonda Stansbury, a woman who went missing in 2006, may have left on her own, but a 911 call a few days later told a different story.

911 call changes direction of missing woman investigation

03/14/2010 10:20 AM

Video: St. Patrick's Day skydiver gets caught in trees

Cell phone video shows a man skydiving at the Raleigh St. Patrick's Day festivities getting blown by a wind gust into some trees.

Video: St. Patrick's Day skydiver gets caught in trees

03/14/2010 06:41 PM

N&O: State personnel laws keep records from public

North Carolina has one of the nation’s most highly regarded public records laws. But the state’s personnel law makes a secret of all but the most basic information about public employees.

N&O: State personnel laws keep records from public

03/14/2010 12:33 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.

Eight teams take home NCHSAA state championships

Updated 03/14/2010 09:12 AM

Browns, Delhomme agree to 2-year deal

Free agent quarterback Jake Delhomme has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns. The QB's agent, Rick Smith confirmed Delhomme's agreement with the Browns, who have been busy trying to fix a troublesome position.

Browns, Delhomme agree to 2-year deal

Updated 03/14/2010 09:40 AM

Georgia Tech beats NC State 57-54 in ACC semifinal

Derrick Favors had 17 points and eight rebounds, and Georgia Tech held off North Carolina State 57-54 on Saturday to reach the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament championship game.

Georgia Tech beats NC State 57-54 in ACC semifinal

03/13/2010 07:12 PM




Man found dead in car linked to earlier nightclub gunfire

A man found dead early Sunday morning in a parked car at a Raleigh gas station was involved in an altercation at a nighclub in which a man and a security guard exchanged gunfire.

Man found dead in car linked to earlier nightclub gunfire

Updated 03/14/2010 06:32 PM

'Mystery Diagnosis' to profile Craven County teen

A Craven County teenager's story of survival will be featured Monday on the Discovery Health Channel's "Mystery Diagnosis."

'Mystery Diagnosis' to profile Craven County teen

03/14/2010 05:54 PM

Local group aims to help autistic children learn to surf

The group known as Surfer's Healing is raising funds to give children with autism the chance to hang ten. The money raised is going toward a free surf camp that is coming to Wrightsville Beach this summer.

Local group aims to help autistic children learn to surf

03/14/2010 06:39 PM




Boehner determined to kill Dem health care bill

The top House Republican says the GOP can defeat the Democratic health care bill that may reach the House floor this coming week.

Boehner determined to kill Dem health care bill

03/14/2010 10:51 AM

Storm leaves at least one dead, half a million without power

The latest storm to smack the Northeast is blamed for at least one death.

Storm leaves at least one dead, half a million without power

03/14/2010 10:49 AM

China wants US reassurance over dollar

China's premier says Beijing wants Washington to take “concrete steps” to reassure the Chinese government and other Treasury bill investors.

China wants US reassurance over dollar

03/14/2010 10:46 AM