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Innocence Inquiry Commission to hear case of Greg Taylor

The North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission will conduct a hearing Tuesday to consider the case of Gregory Taylor, of Cary, who has already served 16 years for a murder he says he didn't commit.

Updated 11:49 AM

Creative discussion continues at Emerging Issues Forum

N.C. State's 25th annual Emerging Issues forum continued Tuesday. The event offered a chance for minds from across the state and across the country to come together to discuss ways to move North Carolina forward.

Updated 12:39 PM

Report highlights flaws in plan for neighborhood schools

The Wake County Education Partnership released information this week about what the school district would look like under a neighborhood schools program.

02/09/2010 12:55 PM

GOP Chair Fetzer calls for 2 officials' resignations

State GOP Chairman Tom Fetzer is calling for Gov. Bev Perdue to remove two high ranking officials from office. Monday, he said Reuben Young, of the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety, and Department of Corrections head Alvin Keller should step down.

02/09/2010 12:51 PM

Young appeals contempt orders issued over sex tape

Monday, former John Edwards aide Andrew Young and his wife appealed two contempt orders. Young is being sued by Edwards' former mistress, Reille Hunter, who wants him to return a sex tape said to feature Edwards.

02/09/2010 07:14 AM

State Sen. Soles due in court Wednesday

State Sen. R.C. Soles is scheduled to make his first court appearance Wednesday. He's charged with assault with a deadly weapon, inflicting serious injury in the shooting of Kyle Blackburn.

02/09/2010 09:00 AM

Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally

Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.

02/09/2010 09:11 AM

Cooking at Home: Red Velvet Cupcakes

02/09/2010 07:42 AM

Tiger Woods hits the virtual links, for free

He may not have many endorsements left, but the video game that bears Tiger Woods' name is out with a new version that's also available free of charge.

02/09/2010 08:17 AM

Ad expert weighs in on Super Bowl commercials

Which Super Bowl ads made the grade Sunday? John Roberts, the creative director from Wray Ward ad agency, made his picks Monday.

02/08/2010 03:47 PM

No. 8 Duke women rout No. 18 UNC, 79-51

Duke dominated nearly every stat category during a 79-51 rout of No. 18 North Carolina on Monday night.

02/09/2010 08:13 AM

Checkers to become AHL affiliate of Hurricanes

The Charlotte Checkers will become the American Hockey League affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes. The official announcement is expected at a press conference Wednesday.

02/09/2010 08:39 AM

White Sox bullpen coach talks upcoming spring training

News 14 Carolina’s Mike Solarte sits down with Chicago White Sox bullpen coach Juan Nieves to talk about spring training and the upcoming baseball season.

02/08/2010 08:48 PM

Independence Blvd. bicyclist dies from injuries

A bicyclist struck by a vehicle Monday while trying to cross Independence Boulevard died from his injuries during surgery.

Updated 11:05 AM

New United Way board discusses fund-raising campaign

Tuesday morning marked the first meeting of the United Way of the Central Carolina's new, smaller board of directors. With only 22 members, the new board is less than half the size of the former one.

Updated 1:00 PM

Former high school coach pleads guilty to sex offence

Marko Little, a former football coach and teacher at West Stanly High School, pleaded guilty to one count of indecent liberties with a student. Investigators say he sent inappropriate text messages and kissed a student.

02/09/2010 12:36 PM

Another major storm headed to snowy Mid-Atlantic

Snow blew across the Midwest on Tuesday on track for the hard-hit Mid-Atlantic region, where federal government offices were closed for a second day.

02/09/2010 09:32 AM

GOP wary of pitfalls in Obama's health care summit

Even as Republicans publicly welcome President Barack Obama's call for a bipartisan confab on health care, some privately worry that he might be laying a trap to portray their ideas as flimsy.