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Thousands head downtown for Greensboro Fun Fourth

Thousands made their way downtown Greensboro to celebrate the holiday weekend at Greensboro’s Fun Fourth. The day kicked off with a parade, but then it was on to some serious fun that included snow cones, local vendors and plenty of music.

Updated 5:03 PM

Hundreds celebrate historic Independence Day

From the reading of the Declaration of Independence to honoring the three North Carolinians who signed it, people throughout the state are remembering the true meaning behind Independence Day.

Updated 6:51 PM

Greensboro residents declare their independence

233 years ago Saturday, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. News 14 Carolina’s Stephanie Stilwell asked residents to recite the Declaration of Independence on this Fourth of July.

07/04/2009 05:00 PM

Survey shows more people will grill out this year

A new survey found that nearly three out of four beef lovers plan to grill out more this summer than in previous years. The survey also said in spite of the economy, there are certain things grillers won't give up, no matter the price.

Updated 07/03/2009 04:55 PM

Meteorologists expect dry skies for Fourth fireworks

Thousands are expected to gather tonight at the State Fairgrounds as the skies are lit up with fireworks for the traditional Fourth of July show. But the fairgrounds aren’t the only place to see Fourth fireworks.

Updated 6:56 PM

LaRose re-signs with Hurricanes for 2 years

The Carolina Hurricanes are keeping Chad LaRose with a two-year deal. The Hurricanes on Thursday said they signed the popular forward to a contract that will pay him $1.5 million in the upcoming season and $1.9 million in 2010-11.

07/02/2009 07:40 PM

Let's Cook: Red, white, and blueberry shortcakes

This is a very easy and delicious summer dessert. The shortcakes can be baked ahead of time and frozen so that they are ready anytime you have some ripe berries.

Updated 07/03/2009 03:51 AM

Raleigh 'sewer creature' surprises city officials

Public utility officials have solved the mystery behind a purported "sewer creature" seen in an online video taken under Cameron Village in Raleigh. The pulsing sac seen on video from a sewer pipe inspection is actually a worm colony.

Updated 07/02/2009 06:56 PM

Sports Night: Dash manager talks about solid first half

The second half of the minor league baseball season is under way and the Winston-Salem Dash find themselves atop their division. Dash manager Joe McEwing talks about the season in this Sports Night interview.

07/01/2009 02:44 PM

N.C. Zoo ready for new plant show to blossom for public

Staff members at the North Carolina Zoo have been spending hours this week putting the final touches on their latest exhibit: Exotic Roots of Backyard Flowers. The event will feature more than 800 flowering plants.

06/30/2009 02:24 PM

Budget changes have firework crews scrambling

Crews from Melrose South Pyrotechnic have been working since early last week to get ready for the Red, White and Boom fireworks event in downtown Charlotte. Saturday, those same crews spent hours loading hundreds of firework rounds in tubes.

07/04/2009 06:27 PM

General offers update on Afghanistan, thanks Sandhills

On Saturday, the commanding general of Fort Bragg’s 82nd Airborne took the time to thank Americans for their support and update the country on the progress in Afghanistan.

07/04/2009 05:45 PM

Carolina Raptor Center releases bald eagle on Fourth

In honor of Independence Day and the sacrifice of those who have fought and sacrificed in the armed forces, the Carolina Raptor Center released a bald eagle Saturday that had been nursed back to health.

07/04/2009 04:54 PM

Palin resigning as Alaska governor

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she is resigning from office. She didn't say why she decided to step down, but the surprise announcement stirred speculation that she would focus on a bid for the 2012 Republican nomination for president.

07/03/2009 05:23 PM

Obama to tell Putin: Time to move past Cold War

Days from his first Moscow summit, President Barack Obama declared Thursday that former Russian President Vladimir Putin "still has a lot of sway" in his nation and needs an in-person reminder the Cold War is over.

07/02/2009 08:46 PM

467K jobs cut in June; jobless rate at 9.5 percent

Employers cut a larger-than-expected 467,000 jobs in June, driving the unemployment rate up to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent, suggesting that the economy's road to recovery will be bumpy.

07/02/2009 11:02 AM

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