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Churches preach about importance of Census

Community groups are doing their part to make sure North Carolina households are filling out and mailing back their Census forms. At the First Baptist Church in Raleigh, church officials distributed fliers in programs and handed out 2010 Census fans in the pews.

Updated 3:24 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

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

Supporters of health care bill march through Charlotte

With a vote on health care reform looming in Congress, more than 100 people hit the streets in Charlotte to make their position known. They marched from Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church to the square on Trade and Tryon streets in Uptown Charlotte.

03/20/2010 06:05 PM

Shelby considered for American Legion World Series

Shelby city leaders are currently bidding to host the American Legion World Series starting in 2001. If chosen, the games could bring in millions of dollars to the local economy for several years.

03/20/2010 05:37 PM

Thousands of families line up for groceries from nonprofits

Saturday, Feed the Children, the Park Church and the Salvation army teamed up to distribute food and personal care items to 3,200 families. Each family received a 25-pound food box, a 10-pound box of toiletries and a box of Avon products.

Updated 03/20/2010 03:50 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.

03/20/2010 01:11 PM

Police seek woman who drove away dragging officer

Police have issued a warrant for 22-year-old Amanda Sawyer. They say an officer was looking into her well-being when she drove away and dragged the officer a short distance. He was sent to the hospital and released.

03/20/2010 12:51 PM

Police chase ends with crash, 2 arrests

A police chase Friday night spanned two counties and ended with two arrests and a car accident involving an innocent driver. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say two suspects were involved in a home invasion and stabbing in Cabarrus County.

03/20/2010 10:24 AM

Fire at apartment complex destroys 4 units, damages 6

Fire burned several families out of their homes at a Pineville apartment complex overnight. The blaze broke out shortly after midnight at Colonial Village at Meadow Creek.

03/20/2010 10:19 AM

Shots fired in nigthclub parking lot hit drivers passing by

An overnight shooting in the parking lot outside the nightclub Bentley's RSVP on West Fourth Street sent four people to the hospital just before 2 a.m. Saturday. Two of those people had been driving by the club. None of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries.