The Cabarrus Rescue Squad has decided to end its emergency response services. After years of declining funding and volunteers, the squad's chief, Mike Pattee, decided to end operations. Pattee volunteered for the squad for 15 years, before deciding to end operations after a unanimous vote from its members.
2/11/2012 - By: Sarah Pisciuneri
Roughly 100 elected officials and south Charlotte residents gathered at the Ballantyne Resort Saturday morning as a part of the Ballantyne Breakfast Club's "Priority Meeting.” City, county, and state officials filled the room and were available to hear the positives, concerns, or simply to meet with residents in person.
2/11/2012 - By: McKinsey Harris
Maine's Republican Party Chairman said GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney won the Maine caucuses by a slim margin. The victory came after Romney lost three other contests during the past week.
2/11/2012 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
Runners hit the pavement in Charlotte on Saturday morning for a good cause. It's a part of the seventh annual Cupid's Cup 5K in the Freedom Park area. Participants in Saturday's race hope to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, as it is one of the leading causes of death in America.
2/11/2012 - By: McKinsey Harris
Teenagers put their courtroom skills to the test Saturday as part of the Assistance League of Charlotte's mock trial competition. The kids regularly take part in teen court, putting their peers on trial for misdemeanor crimes.
2/11/2012 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
Anyone who wants to hit the jackpot, now may be the time to buy their lottery ticket. The North Carolina Powerball has hit its highest total ever, at $325 million. If someone wins, they will have the option to get paid every year for 30 years, or in a lump sum of over $200 million after taxes.
2/11/2012 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
People could be seeing more foreclosure signs throughout the year. Experts say banks were waiting until the recent mortgage settlement was passed before moving forward with any more foreclosures. The settlement only helps some homeowners at risk of foreclosure, those not covered in the agreement could lose their homes soon.
2/11/2012 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
The NFL season just wrapped up, but people can still get their football fix. The American indoor football league starts its season next week and a new team is on the schedule, the North Carolina Force. The team held try-outs Saturday in Charlotte. News 14 Carolina photojournalist Scott Grossman has the story.
2/11/2012 - By: Scott Grossman
Friday President Obama announced a compromise on the federal mandate requiring employers, even religious organizations, to provide contraceptives to workers who want them. Under the compromise, health insurers - not employers - will be required to offer and pay for women's' contraceptive care, including morning-after pills.
2/10/2012 - By: Heather Moore
The president of Belmont Abbey College is calling President Barack Obama's contraceptive compromise disingenuous and fake. Dr. Bill Theirfelder said the college will continue to move forward with its lawsuit. During a press conference Friday, Obama said his new plan will make insurance companies responsible for providing contraceptive coverage and not religious organizations.
2/10/2012 - By: News 14 Carolina Web Staff
Supporters at one Charlotte-Mecklenburg elementary school are keeping a popular mentoring program alive. J.H. Gunn and other elementary schools are no longer a part of the “Right Moves For Youth” program, which provides mentoring and outreach programs. But just because the program's name and funding went away from some schools, it is staying afloat and thriving at J.H. Gunn.
2/10/2012 - By: Brad Broders
There is a buzz on the hardwood in Chapel Hill. The talk of the town is not the 5th-ranked Tar Heels, but rather another stellar squad; the Chapel Hill Tigers. The team recently rode Denzel Ingram's 30 points and improved to 23-0 after Monday's convincing win over Southern Vance High School.
2/11/2012 - By: Ryan Welch
Tyler Zeller had 25 points and nine rebounds to help No. 5 North Carolina beat No. 19 Virginia 70-52 on Saturday. Harrison Barnes added 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Tar Heels, who regrouped from Wednesday night's stunning loss to rival Duke on a last-second three-point shot.
2/11/2012 - By: Associated Press
Tanner Smith had 20 points and five assists to help Clemson pull away for a 78-58 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday. Smith hit 8-of-9 from the field, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc, and the Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak.
2/11/2012 - By: Associated Press
Miles Plumlee had 13 points and a career-high 22 rebounds, and No. 10 Duke pulled away to beat Maryland 73-55 on Saturday. Seth Curry scored 19 points and Mason Plumlee added 16 points and 10 rebounds while big brother Miles became the first Duke player with 20 rebounds since Elton Brand in 1998.
2/11/2012 - By: Associated Press
Joakim Noah had 17 points and 14 rebounds, Carlos Boozer scored 16 points and the Chicago Bulls throttled the Charlotte Bobcats 95-64 Friday night despite the absence of reigning MVP Derrick Rose.
2/11/2012 - By: Associated Press
Chef Robert Brenner wit Johnson and Wales University shows you how to make Oysters on the half shell with a Mignonette sauce. A delightful dish to serve up as an appetizer or as a main course.
2/11/2012 - By: Chef Robert Brenner
Chef Dan Eaton sautes breaded chicken cutlets and then serves those with a simple artichoke heart, sundried tomato, black olive and fresh mozzarella salad tossed with a little chopped romaine lettuce.
2/10/2012 - By: Chef Dan Eaton
Chef Dan Eaton serves pan-seared sea scallops with an Asian style combination of sauteed Portobello mushrooms, baby bok choy and colorful sliced peppers all tossed with a sesame, soy and ginger dressing.
2/9/2012 - By: Chef Dan Eaton
A classic Italian bread salad, called "Panzanella" is usually made with fresh summer garden vegetables but Chef Dan Eaton makes a winter version with butternut squash and brussel sprouts.
2/8/2012 - By: Chef Dan Eaton
The low budget sci-fi drama "Chronicle" came out of nowhere to top the box office last weekend, and it's easy to see why.
2/11/2012 - By: Owen Gleiberman
Finding a partner on dating sites is becoming more and more common, but so are scams that prey on the lovelorn. News 14 Carolina's Asa Aarons filed the following Consumer Watch report.
2/10/2012 - By: News 14 Carolina Web Staff
One of the funniest comedians to hit the stage for the North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival is on our set first. News 14 Carolina's Marti Skold sits down with Paul Thomas for a few laughs.
2/10/2012 - By: Marti Skold