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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.

03/20/2010 01:11 PM

Man airlifted to UNC Hospital after being shot in the face

Fayetteville police are investigating after they say a man was shot in the face Friday night. Authorities say he was leaving a party on Gills Hill Road when someone shot him.

03/20/2010 10:38 AM

Poll: North Carolinians do not want ABC privatization

A new Elon University poll says North Carolinians do not want the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control system privatized. Right now, state leaders are looking at ways to make improvements to the way liquor is controlled in North Carolina.

Updated 03/19/2010 04:36 PM

Police charge 5 in Raeford home invasion; 3 more sought

Raeford police have five people in custody in connection with a home invasion and robbery almost two weeks ago. They say they are still looking for three additional suspects.

Updated 03/19/2010 03:37 PM

Community colleges board votes to admit illegal immigrants

The State Board of Community Colleges voted 13 to one to allow illegal immigrants to all 58 North Carolina community colleges during a meeting Friday.

Updated 03/19/2010 02:23 PM

Former state probation officer charged in drug probe

A former state probation officer faces charges following a joint operation Thursday in Robeson County. Authorities say 45-year-old Katrina Milstein and 16 others were arrested as part of Operation Spring Cleaning.

03/19/2010 11:19 AM

White House sponsors fatherhood forum in Fayetteville

The White House partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs to host a forum in Fayetteville and discuss the roles, responsibilities and challenges of fatherhood.

Updated 03/19/2010 07:22 AM

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 03/18/2010 09:04 PM

Testimony continues in sentencing of Abdullah Shareef

The sentencing phase of the Abdullah Shareef murder trial began Thursday. Wednesday, Shareef was found guilty of eight of nine charges, including first-degree murder.

03/18/2010 08:22 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 03/18/2010 07:42 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 03/18/2010 03:39 PM

Shareef's family speaks speaks to court about sentencing

The sentencing phase of the Abdullah Shareef murder trial began Thursday. Shareef was found guilty Wednesday, the fourth day of deliberation, on eight of nine charges, including first-degree murder.

Updated 03/18/2010 01:26 PM

Police investigate 2 shootings; 1 injured, 2 dead

Fayetteville police are investigating the murder of 29-year-old Raheem Altrick Williams, who was found Wednesday night on Boxwood Lane having been shot several times. Thursday morning, two unidentified men were shot on Murchison Road.

Updated 03/18/2010 01:22 PM

Cumberland Co. restructuring plan may close schools

School officials in Cumberland County are considering closing two schools and transferring teachers and staff to nearby schools. They are looking at closing two facilities for students with behavioral and developmental disabilities.

Updated 03/17/2010 08:54 PM

Murder trial of soldier accused of killing 3 begins

The court-martial of soldier Timothy Hennis began on Fort Bragg Wednesday. The 41-year-old master sergeant is charged with killing Kathryn Eastburn and her two daughters in Fayetteville 25 years ago.

03/17/2010 06:17 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

Shareef found guilty on 8 of 9 counts, including murder

After four days of deliberation, the jury has found Abdullah Shareef guilty on eight of nine charges, including first-degree murder. Shareef was accused of running over five people and killing one of them between Fayetteville and Fuquay-Varina in 2004.

Updated 03/17/2010 12:53 PM

Opening statements begin in Hennis court-martial

After two weeks of panel selection, opening statements began Wednesday in the court-martial of Fort Bragg soldier Timothy Hennis. The 51-year-old master sergeant is charged with killing Kathryn Eastburn and her two daughters in Fayetteville 15 years ago.