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Marathon brings economic boost to Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach hosted its first full marathon Sunday morning. More than 1,800 runners laced up their shoes bright and early to hit the pavement for the 26.2-mile run. But they're also hoping to bring big money to the economy.

03/21/2010 01:10 PM

Suspects wanted in boat hit-and-run on Lake Wylie

Police and South Carolina wildlife officials are looking for four people involved in a boating accident on Lake Wylie. Two fishermen said they were near the Buster Boyd Bridge when they say a boat rammed them and took off.

03/21/2010 12:50 PM

Bystander killed in wreck stemming from pursuit

A bystander was killed during a pursuit involving a State Highway Patrol Trooper and a suspect Saturday night in Charlotte. Highway Patrol officials say Latia Winchester was killed when Eddie Ellison struck her vehicle as he tried to flee from authorities.

Updated 12:15 PM

Springfield Middle School principal faces sex charges

A former Wilson County middle school principal is expected to appear in court Monday on child sex charges. According to the state court system Web site, 41-year-old Ronald Earl Barringer is charged with third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.

03/21/2010 11:23 AM

N.C. State football player charged with beating driver

An N.C. State football player from Mooresville is accused of beating up a shuttle bus driver. Police say 20-year-old Justin Ross Sweezy is charged with misdemeanor assault and misdemeanor larceny. Football coach Tom O'Brien has suspended Sweezy indefinitely.

03/21/2010 11:03 AM

Conservative voters hope for upcoming shift in power

The conservative group N.C. Freedom hosted a Republican candidate debate in Raleigh Saturday. The event was the third in a series of question-and-answer sessions with candidates vying for seats in both the state House and Senate.

Updated 10:55 AM

Top-seeded Kentucky blows out Wake Forest

Darius Miller scored a career-high 20 points and top-seeded Kentucky made easy work of No. 9 Wake Forest during a 90-60 rout Saturday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

03/21/2010 07:58 AM

Political Connections

This week on Political Connections: Investigations surrounding former Gov. Mike Easley and his associate have once again brought the issue of public corruption and investigation into the forefront. Watch the discussion unfold on News14.com.

Updated 6:00 AM

Activists' peace vigil calls for end to war in Iraq

Peace activists in Fayetteville came to together Saturday to mark the seventh anniversary of the start of the Iraq War. The peace rally was sponsored by the Quaker House and Fayetteville Peace with Justice.

Updated 03/20/2010 06:24 PM

House Dems confident in overcoming abortion rift

President Barack Obama set his sights on Capitol Hill, ready to rally House Democrats on Saturday for a final health care push as party leaders appeared confident they had overcome a flare-up within their ranks over abortion funding restrictions in the legislation.