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There was no shortage of excitement during week two of the high school football playoffs, as the best teams in North Carolina took the field on the road to secure the championship.
Updated 11:57 PM
For the second time this week, a national medical organization changed health screening recommendations for women. Friday, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said women don't need pap tests to look for cervical cancer as often as they've been getting them.
11/20/2009 09:15 PM
New unemployment numbers released Friday show that North Carolina's jobless rate is up to 11 percent in October from 10.8 percent in September. It may seem like a small increase, but it's still tough for those who have spent much of this year in the unemployment line.
Updated 5:06 PM
North Carolina's unemployment rate increased to 11 percent last month. That number is up from 10.8 percent in September. October marked the ninth straight month of double digit unemployment in the state.
11/20/2009 12:45 PM
Thursday was a special day at the North Carolina Children's Hospital. Hospital officials held the annual Children's Promise fundraising celebration to raise money to help very sick children from all across the state.
11/19/2009 10:06 PM
Authorities have charged Mario McNeill with the rape and murder of 5-year-old Shaniya Davis in addition to earlier charges of kidnapping. The girl went missing from her mother’s home in Cumberland County Nov. 10.
Updated 11/19/2009 08:35 PM
The media will not be allowed to cover former Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin’s planned trip to Fort Bragg Monday, but the public will be invited. Army officials say they fear the event will turn into political grandstanding against President Barack Obama.
11/19/2009 05:37 PM
Soldiers at Fort Bragg welcomed the newest commanding general of the 18th Airborne Corps Thursday afternoon. Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick assumes command from Lt. Gen. Lloyd Austin, who took over as director of the joint staff at the Pentagon.
11/19/2009 03:29 PM
The Pine Forest High School football team in Fayetteville is getting ready for the playoffs after losing in the first round this weekend to Terry Sanford High School, whose team was disqualified following allegations of grade tampering.
Updated 11/18/2009 09:03 PM
A joint legislative committee is meeting to discuss how to find the cash to help students go to college, even as more and more North Carolina families are requesting and qualifying for financial aid.
Updated 11/18/2009 06:32 PM
The father of the 5-year-old girl found dead after a multi-day search spoke out Tuesday as police prepare to announce additional charges in the case. The body of Shaniya Davis was discovered Monday in Lee County.
Updated 11/17/2009 09:55 PM
Two people are currently behind bars in connection with the disappearance of 5-year-old Shaniya Davis, but so far no one has been charged with killing her. A legal expert say that could soon change.
11/17/2009 09:37 PM
North Carolina Senate Democrats have a new majority leader. The caucus appointed Sen. Martin Nesbitt Tuesday morning to replace Sen. Tony Rand, who is leaving to head the parole board. There were no other candidates.
Updated 11/17/2009 06:36 PM
The White House wants citizens to be able to track where the money from the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is going, but the Web site created to track stimulus spending is full of errors.
Updated 11/17/2009 06:16 PM
The season is over for the Terry Sanford High School football team. A judge has ruled the team is ineligible to continue in the state playoffs. The ruling means New Hanover High School will now get a bye next round in the playoffs.
Updated 11/17/2009 01:17 PM
Hundreds of people came together in Fayetteville Monday to show support for 5-year-old Shaniya Davis and her family. More than 300 people turned out for the emotional candlelight vigil, including her father.
11/16/2009 09:42 PM
A judge has not ruled whether Terry Sanford High School can continue to participate in the rest of the state high school football playoffs. Last week, the school was forced to forfeit all of its regular season games because of an ineligible player.
Updated 11/16/2009 08:55 PM
Authorities are working to confirm the identification of a body they believe to be that of missing 5-year-old Shaniya Davis. The girl's mother is charged with human trafficking, child abuse and prostitution.
Updated 11/16/2009 08:23 PM
Gov. Bev Perdue made several stops in the Triad Monday. Perdue visited the North Carolina Board of Education's annual meeting, where she rolled out new plans to improve the state's education system.
Updated 11/16/2009 06:42 PM
The Terry Sanford High School Bulldogs returned to a roaring crowd Saturday. For many, the past week's events have been difficult for both the football players and for their families.
11/15/2009 11:09 AM
