News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert talks to Charlotte Assistant City Manager Ruffin Hall about the Gold Line, formerly known as the Street Car project.
5/20/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
There is a chance for local nonprofits to benefit from an annual awards program and this year there is more than $400,000 up for grabs. GlaxoSmithKline and the Triangle Community Foundation are accepting applications for their Impact Awards and Mary Linda Andrews, director of community partnerships, GlaxoSmithKline and Chris Budnick, vice president of programs, the Healing Place of Wake County are here to explain more details.
5/20/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert talks with Rahman Khan about the Goodworks Youth Awards, taking place on Wednesday, May 22, at UNC Charlotte Center City.
5/19/2013 - By: Rob Boisvert
The Valor Games are coming to North Carolina next week. News 14 Carolina and Time Warner Cable are proud sponsors of this event and there is a chance that you can cheer on brave wounded warriors as they compete in Paralympic Games.
5/17/2013 - By: Marti Skold
News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert talks to the CEO of the Charlotte Area Transit System, Carolyn Flowers, about the Streetcar Extension Program.
5/16/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert talks with CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison about the $294 million bond request approved by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School board.
5/14/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
Reading opens up doors to the world and there is a way that you can help others get the gift of literacy. Carolyn Dickens, the president of Motheread, Inc. is here to tell us more.
5/14/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert talks to Natasha Warren with the City of Charlotte small business services office about the upcoming 'Small Business Week' and the events that will take place.
5/13/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
It is an important piece of history that people can see for themselves in a special exhibit at the NC Museum of History. The preliminary Emancipation Proclamation will be on display, Earl Ijames, curator of the North Carolina Museum of History joins News 14 Carolina's Marti Skold to talk about the exhibit.
5/13/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert talks with Mecklenburg Co. Commission Chairperson Pat Cotham about the search for a new county manager.
5/9/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
Summer is soon here and the North Carolina Symphony's popular series of outdoor concerts called Summerfest has a great line up this season. Maria Ewing is here to tell us more.
5/10/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
It is a race where smarts beat speed. The urban challenge is a local style amazing race that will be taking place in downtown Wilmington. Natalie Teisler from PS Charities explains the race and tells us how to get involved.
5/9/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
The HeartChase Fundraiser is an urban challenge similar to the Amazing Race, but this race brings home a message about heart disease. Barbie Tew is here to tell us how people can get a team together for a fundraiser
5/9/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert talks to Bob Morgan with the Charlotte Chamber about upcoming topics of discussion on the plate.
5/7/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
There is a chance for people in North Carolina to help those that are hungry and it's as easy as putting a bag of non perishable food items out for your mail carrier to pick up. Penny Houze is here to talk about the program.
5/7/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert talks with the new president of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership, Julie Porter, about the organization's mission, how her new role differs from her leadership in Kansas City, and goals for the year ahead.
5/6/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
A film that brings attention to post traumatic stress disorder, suicide prevention, and the treatment of mental health issues is about to be made in North Carolina and people can contribute to the production through crowd funding and get everything from a mention in the credits to a product featured in the film. Actor/director Estes Tarver and Cinematographer Tripp Green joins us to tell more details about the production.
5/6/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert talks with Kathy Helms of the Second Harvest Food Bank in Charlotte about a post office food drive on May 11.
5/5/2013 - By: Rob Boisvert
News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert talks with Joe Marinello from Men for Change about a forum at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, where hundreds of men will gather to stand against domestic violence.
5/4/2013 - By: Rob Boisvert
Weather fanatics have a chance to learn more about meteorology and safety during this weekend's Stormfest in Raleigh. News 14 Carolina's Marti Skold talks to meteorologist Lee Ringer to learn more about the event.
5/3/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert talks to Scott Provancher about his departure from the Arts and Science Council.
5/3/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
On Friday, May 3 in downtown Raleigh and there is one stop along the gallery stroll that should not be missed. A local mother and artist will showcase her abstract paintings that were created leading up to and following brain surgery for her son Josh.
5/3/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
All children deserve to have fun, and that is what an organization called Someone Special Like Me is all about.
5/2/2013 - By: Marti Skold
There are gorgeous gardens in the Port City and the annual rose tour is coming up this weekend. Chris Wilkerson, president of the Wilmington Cape Fear Rose Society, is here with more details about the event.
5/2/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
Each year over 4,000 teenagers die in car crashes, which is an average of 11 a day. Car crashes are the No. 1 cause of death in teens. However, there is an initiative that is working to teach teenagers safe driving and Carleen Wray is here to tell us more.
5/2/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert talks to Mecklenburg County Sen. Malcolm Graham about the reasons for the disagreements between Gov. McCrory and the City of Charlotte and lawmakers in the General Assembly and the City of Charlotte.
5/2/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
Years ago he backpacked through the outback of Australia. Now he is making that same trip to Ayers Rock in a bus named 'Priscilla' on the road trip of a lifetime in 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Actor Scott Willis joins News 14 Carolina's.
5/1/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert talks to MeckEd director Bill Anderson about the 2nd Annual 'Teachers of Excellence Awards' dinner and awards ceremony event to honor teachers from the CMS district.
4/29/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
Lace up your shoes and get ready to walk to raise awareness about mental illness and the stigma that surrounds it. Susan King Cope is here to talk about the event.
4/29/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
April is Donate Life month. Right now there are 3,537 people waiting for a life saving organ transplant in the state of North Carolina. News 14 Carolina's Marti Skold talks with Taylor Anderton from Carolina Donor Services about ways to help.
4/28/2013 - By: Marti Skold
News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert talks with Ran Coble of NCCPPR about the biannual citizen's guide.
4/28/2013 - By: Rob Boisvert
News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert talks with Jessica Ireland of Pre-Trial Services about interviewing defendants before a trial to give judges information about who can be released.
4/27/2013 - By: Rob Boisvert
Imagine having a child who has muscles that stiffen up like stone several times a day. Families who deal with AHC are working to find a cure for this rare disease. News 14 Carolina's Marti Skold talks with Jeff Wuchich about his son Matthew and an upcoming community walk.
4/27/2013 - By: Marti Skold
It's that time of the year when people are sneezing and wheezing, but is your problem the pollen or a common cold, and what is the best way to treat it? Kroger pharmacist Ouita Davis Gatton is here to help.
4/26/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
The Thalian Association will be having their first TACT talent show fundraiser coming up and Jason Aycock is here to tell us more about TACT and what a role it plays in the Cape Fear region.
4/25/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
She not only shattered the glass ceiling as an African-American woman, she was able to lift off into outer space. Mae Jemison joined us Thursday to talk about why making science make sense for children is so important.
4/25/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
From food to fashion and cosmetics to cooking, grab your girlfriends and come out to the Southern's Women's Show this weekend. Katie Cronin is here with more details.
4/24/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
People can wear a hat, drink a mint julep and bid on their favorite horse during the weekend of the Kentucky Derby along with some great auction items and it's all for a good cause at the North Carolina Children's Hospital. Crystal Hinson Miller is here to tell us how people can get involved.
4/24/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff
News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert talks with Carolyn Flowers, the CEO of the Charlotte Area Transit System, about the future of funding for CATS and how it may impact services.
4/24/2013 - By: News 14 Carolina Staff