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Saturday, July 31, 2010   73º

Boot camp honors memory of boy killed in boating accident

A few dozen people took part in a boot camp workout fundraiser Saturday morning in memory of 8-year-old Blake Goshen, the boy killed in a boating accident last month on Lake Wylie.

Boot camp honors memory of boy killed in boating accident

7:13 PM


Teen driver killed in high-speed crash with tree

A 15-year-old driver was killed in a wreck Friday night in Stanly County. Troopers say the boy was driving at about 80 mph on Polk Ford Road near Stanfield, when he ran off the road and into a tree. His 18-year-old cousin was treated and released.

Teen driver killed in high-speed crash with tree

7:27 PM


New cycling markers in south Charlotte

Some cyclists participating in the 24 Hours of Booty saw something they've never seen before. In a short section along the route Charlotte transportation crews stamped new cycling markers on the road.

New cycling markers in south Charlotte

4:18 PM


Snake bites most common in North Carolina

North Carolina lead the country in the number of snake bites last year. Nearly 500 bites were reported to the Carolinas Poison Center, with almost half identified as copperhead bites.

Snake bites most common in North Carolina

Updated 4:47 PM


Water main break closes two lanes of Park Road

A water main break has two lanes of Park Road closed Saturday afternoon. Traffic is down to one lane in each direction at Selwyn Avenue.

Water main break closes two lanes of Park Road

3:28 PM


July is deadliest month since war began

As we reach the end of July, officials say it's been the deadliest month for U.S. troops in the nine-year history of the war in Afghanistan.

July is deadliest month since war began

Updated 11:51 AM


24 Hours of Booty pedals on

Bicyclists continue to pedal as 24 Hours of Booty rolls on. The annual fundraiser for the Lance Armstrong foundation began Friday night and continues all day Saturday.

24 Hours of Booty pedals on

8:17 AM


GCS partners with Habitat for Humanity to build home for family

Guilford County students, teachers and staff all came together to build this greensboro home. The school system partnered with Habitat for Humanity for the project.

GCS partners with Habitat for Humanity to build home for family

5:14 PM

Bowman Gray Stadium brings out die-hard race fans year after year

Bowman Gray Stadium is one of stock car racing's most legendary venues. Die-hard fans have been coming to the NASCAR-sanctioned track since 1949 and are second to none.

Bowman Gray Stadium brings out die-hard race fans year after year

07/29/2010 05:55 PM

Let's Cook: Summer Succotash

Learn how to make a summer succotash from Johnson & Wales chef Susan Elliott.

Let's Cook: Summer Succotash

07/30/2010 10:04 AM




Newman says he was fined by NASCAR; hints at Hamlin

Ryan Newman says he was one of the drivers fined by NASCAR for making critical comments about the racing series and hinted that Denny Hamlin was another.

Newman says he was fined by NASCAR; hints at Hamlin

07/30/2010 01:35 PM

ECU's McNeill hires Texas Tech assistant

East Carolina has hired Texas Tech assistant Duane Price as its defensive tackles coach. First-year coach Ruffin McNeill on Friday also said running backs coach Clay McGuire would coordinate the Pirates' special teams and shifted tackles coach Marc Yellock to defensive ends coach.

ECU's McNeill hires Texas Tech assistant

07/30/2010 01:29 PM

NASCAR team owner Roush transferred to Mayo Clinic

Roush Fenway Racing said in a statement Thursday that team owner Jack Roush was taken to the Mayo Clinic on Wednesday and is in serious but stable condition. He sustained facial injuries in a plane crash Tuesday night in Wisconsin.

NASCAR team owner Roush transferred to Mayo Clinic

07/29/2010 03:03 PM




Memorial ride held for 11-year-old killed

Just two months after a tragic car crash took the life of a grandmother and an 11-year-old girl, the community is joining together to show support and remember the tragic loss.

Memorial ride held for 11-year-old killed

5:30 PM

Police try to identify man hit by train in Moore County

Moore County authorities need help identifying a man hit that was hit by a train around 12:30 p.m. Saturday near Rays Mill Road in Aberdeen. Police say the man, possibly named Frank, tried to save his dog when it ran in front of the train.

Police try to identify man hit by train in Moore County

7:23 PM

Group aims to 'Stuff the Bus' for needy children

It's the largest dropout prevention organization in the country. The Communities in Schools group helps kids in need get basic school supplies

Group aims to 'Stuff the Bus' for needy children

Updated 5:27 PM




Crowds come out for Raleigh Wide Open 5 despite the rain

Raleigh Wide Open 5 kicked off Saturday with music, food and performances. Despite the threat of weather, tens of thousands of people packed the streets of downtown Raleigh.

Crowds come out for Raleigh Wide Open 5 despite the rain

Updated 7:37 PM

Wake PTA Council trains school leaders

The Wake PTA Council saw a big response to a leadership training conference on Saturday. The conference featured a group session and three workshops on topics ranging from school wellness to special education.

Wake PTA Council trains school leaders

1:38 PM

Body found in embankment; police investigating as homicide

Police are investigating the discovery of a body last night as a homicide. A passerby called police around 8:30 p.m. Friday, after spotting the body down an embankment on Adams Farm Parkway in Greensboro.

Body found in embankment; police investigating as homicide

9:12 AM