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Policy change affects daycare's business

A change to the daycare bus drop off policy in Alamance-Burlington Schools mean some daycares are seeing a decrease in business.

Policy change affects daycare's business

09/03/2010 08:19 PM


Donations to Salvation Army food pantry down

The Salvation Army in Asheboro is appealing to the public for help as donations to the Army's food pantry on North Church Street have slowed to a trickle.

Donations to Salvation Army food pantry down

Updated 09/03/2010 08:47 PM


State departments prepare for big budget cuts

State departments have been told to come up with proposals to cut their bottom line by up to 15 percent. Governor Perdue says this is in an attempt to prepare for a multi-billion dollar budget deficit next year.

State departments prepare for big budget cuts

09/03/2010 04:46 PM


Officers looking for Labor Day boating violators

Boaters should be warned, those planning on heading on the water over the Labor Day weekend won't be alone. Local and state law enforcement officers are already out patrolling looking for violators breaking the law.

Officers looking for Labor Day boating violators

09/03/2010 06:53 PM


Despite Earl, travelers heading to coast

Hurricane Earl doesn't stop people from taking advantage of the long Labor Day weekend, AAA said minor adjustments may be made but people still will travel.

Despite Earl, travelers heading to coast

09/03/2010 05:25 PM


On the Town: Sept. 2-12

18th Annual Matthews Alive Festival, African-American Cultural Festival, Adam Petty Corn Maze, ARTblast Wilmington

On the Town: Sept. 2-12

09/02/2010 09:18 PM

Let's Cook: Tortilla chips and salsa

Chef Paul Malcom from Johnson & Wales shows you how to make a homemade version of a popular snack: tortilla chips and salsa.

Let's Cook: Tortilla chips and salsa

09/03/2010 06:52 AM

Let's Cook: Santa Fe style corn on the cob

Chef Ed Batten from Johnson & Wales University shows you how to make Santa Fe style corn on the cob, just in time for the last few weeks of summer barbecues.

Let's Cook: Santa Fe style corn on the cob

09/02/2010 08:04 AM




Discount Tire Friday Night Final - Sept. 3

Week 3 of the North Carolina high school football season had its share of upsets, nail-biters and dominant victories. Reidsville extended its winning streak to 51 and Green Hope lost its 30th straight game. Richmond downed Anson 14-2 in the TWC Game of the Week.

Discount Tire Friday Night Final - Sept. 3

09/03/2010 11:13 PM

Two more UNC players declared eligible

Linebackers Quan Sturdivant and Bruce Carter were cleared by the NCAA to play in Saturday's game against LSU in Atlanta.

Two more UNC players declared eligible

Updated 09/03/2010 09:39 PM

Sports Night: NHRA's John Force and Larry Dixon

News 14 Carolina's Mike Solarte talks with NHRA points leaders John Force and Larry Dixon two weeks ahead of the circuit's second visit of the year to the zMax Dragway in Concord.

Sports Night: NHRA's John Force and Larry Dixon

09/03/2010 10:05 PM




Luxury home builder announces plans to shut down

Charlotte's Simonini Builders announced Friday that it would discontinue its home building and renovating operations. The company built luxury homes and has been entrenched in the market since the early 1990s.

Luxury home builder announces plans to shut down

09/03/2010 09:24 PM

Bacteria levels close Lake Wheeler to many activities

For the fifth time this summer, high bacteria levels have part of Lake Wheeler closed. Wake County officials say the lake is closed to primary contact recreation, which includes swimming and any other activities where your head could go underwater.

Bacteria levels close Lake Wheeler to many activities

09/03/2010 10:15 PM

Judge rules on three motions in Montgomery trial

The prosecution and defense made three motions relating to opening statements Friday morning in the Demetrius Montgomery murder trial. One was denied, a second was allowed and third was not ruled upon.

Judge rules on three motions in Montgomery trial

09/03/2010 07:22 PM




Student charged in Cumberland County bus vandalism

Cumberland County authorities charged a Terry Sanford High School senior with last week's school bus vandalism. Authorities arrested 19-year-old Allen Lloyd Terrell at school on Friday morning.

Student charged in Cumberland County bus vandalism

09/03/2010 07:42 PM

Fire rips through flea market on Webb Road

Firefighters attacked the fire at the Webb Road flea market from the outside and from up high. There were about 250 outdoor booths and 150 indoor booths at the decades old flea market.

Fire rips through flea market on Webb Road

Updated 09/03/2010 05:30 PM

Tracking serial numbers could reduce electronics thefts

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are starting a new campaign to pull the plug on electronic thefts. They hope reminding people to record serial numbers on their electronics will help them put stolen property back with its owner.

Tracking serial numbers could reduce electronics thefts

09/03/2010 08:25 PM