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Michael Jordan addresses future as Bobcats owner

News 14 Carolina's Mike Solarte spoke with basketball legend Michael Jordan about his expanded role as Charlotte Bobcats majority owner. Watch the exclusive one-on-one interview in its entirety on News14.com.

Updated 8:01 PM

Wilmington cheers on hometown hero, Bobcats owner

Michael Jordan started his basketball career on the courts at Laney High School in the Port City. Now, many Wilmington residents are thrilled to hear he's now majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats.

03/18/2010 07:57 PM

Educators' association issues legislative report card

The North Carolina Association of Educators issued its 2009 Legislative Report Card, judging lawmakers on their votes last year on funding and other key education issues.

Updated 7:42 PM

Program helps veterans, spouses retrain for workforce

A new program aims to help veterans get jobs after serving. The Veterans Initiative Project pays for veterans' tuition, fees and books as they work toward employment certificates or degrees.

03/18/2010 05:12 PM

New Hanover Co. closes school over mold problems

School leaders in New Hanover County are closing an elementary school after finding mold in several buildings. School leaders decided to close Wrightsboro Elementary for the remainder of the year, effective Friday.

03/18/2010 04:58 PM

Budget crisis forces cuts to state AIDS programs

The state's budget crisis forced the Department of Health and Human Services to make cuts to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program, also known as ADAP, which in turn forced the program to close enrollment to new patients back in January.

Updated 3:39 PM

New laws could help protect loggerhead turtle population

The federal government could soon offer more protection for the sea turtle population off the North Carolina coast. Last week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed a rule change that would break the loggerhead turtle population down into nine groups.

03/18/2010 01:50 PM

Neighborhood's future uncertain after deal falls through

The Caper Corporation will not buy the Nesbitt Court neighborhood from the City Housing Authority. Now it's unclear what will happen to the dilapidated area off of South Third Street.

03/18/2010 01:41 PM

CFCC announces program in sustainable technology

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Cape Fear Community College announced its new effort to help students go green. Next year, they'll kick off a sustainable technology program to prepare students for careers in the growing renewable energy industry.

Updated 8:11 AM

Jordan to hold conference on acquisition of Bobcats

Basketball great and new Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan will hold his first news conference with the team Thursday night at Time Warner Cable arena.

Updated 8:01 AM

Cherry Point woman wins Marine Spouse of the Year

A Craven County woman was named Marine Corps Spouse of the Year. Erin Whitehead's husband is stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

03/17/2010 07:32 PM

Lawmakers brace for possibility of more budget cuts

State lawmakers say they are preparing themselves for additional budget cuts as budget numbers continue to come in under projections. They say tax collections are continuing to disappoint this year.

Updated 03/17/2010 02:34 PM

Group makes recommendations on state's motor fleet

The members of the Budget Reform and Accountability Commission, also known as BRAC, offered Gov. Bev Perdue specific ways on how to make the state's motor fleet more efficient and prevent waste and abuse to save money.

Updated 03/17/2010 02:31 PM

Bladen County names replacement for late commissioner

Bladen County officials have appointed a new commissioner. Albert Beatty will be sworn in April 6. Officials say Beatty is active in the community. His appointment comes after commissioner Dr. Stanley Richardson died in a traffic accident last week.

03/17/2010 07:48 AM

State refunding taxes slowly due to budget situation

State officials say because of their tough budget situation, they are paying out only the tax refunds they can afford each week. They say residents can expect it to take longer than it did when the state coffers were full.

03/17/2010 07:39 AM

City's budget shortfall may affect museum funding

The Cameron Art Museum is defending its $100,000 funding request to the city of Wilmington. The city says it could be difficult to grant the request considering the budget shortfall it faces.

03/16/2010 08:44 PM

Report predicts rise in sea level along N.C. coast

Researchers completed the first study taking a comprehensive look at sea level rise in North Carolina. They say it could rise as much as 4.5 feet by the end of the century.

Updated 03/16/2010 08:38 PM

Unemployment about to get more costly for state

The thousands of people added to North Carolina's unemployment line could end up costing the state more money than they thought. Right now, states are getting an interest-free loan from the federal government to pay unemployment benefits, but that could soon change.

Updated 03/16/2010 06:59 PM

Lawyer says cops eyeing freed N.C. man

A lawyer for a North Carolina man exonerated of a prostitute's murder in a groundbreaking innocence hearing says police now want to test the clothing her client was wearing for the victim's DNA.

Updated 03/16/2010 06:40 PM

Census determines federal aid to states

Many people across the state are starting to get their 2010 Census forms in the mail this week. It's the government's once-a-decade population count to divvy up congressional seats and more than $400 billion in federal money to the states.