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Ex-boyfriend arrested in East Spencer murder

Members of the East Spencer Police Department, Rowan County Sheriff's Office and the State Bureau of Investigation are investigating a murder. Family members say Joan Marie Lark was beaten to death with a baseball bat by an ex-boyfriend who had threatened to kill her in the past.

Rep. Faison to run for governor

House member Bill Faison will announce his bid to be the next governor of North Carolina Saturday. His spokeswoman said he will make the announcement at the Greensboro hotel where state Democrats are holding their annual winter dinner.

Lake Wylie under a fish consumption warning

The fish consumption warnings along the Catawba River basin are staying in effect. A recent state and local study of several fish species shows high traces of mercury and PCBs. PCBs are known to be potentially cancerous.

Charlotte to add signs at Uptown intersection after pedestrian death

In the wake of two pedestrian crashes – one of them deadly – the Charlotte Department of Transportation will install new signs at an uptown intersection next week. The signs will warn drivers turning at College and Stonewall to yield to pedestrians.

Norovirus outbreaks now in eight NC counties

Norovirus outbreaks are being seen in at least eight counties across the state. The Center for Disease Control says the gastrointestinal illness is very contagious and estimate 21 million cases of the virus occur each year.

House member Faison to announce NC governor's bid

A North Carolina state House member will announce Saturday morning he's in the race for governor. A spokeswoman for Rep. Bill Faison said Friday he will make his announcement at the Greensboro hotel where North Carolina Democrats are holding their annual winter dinner that night.

Charlotte Law students advocate debate protest ordinance

The conversation is well-thought and opinionated. But the law students in the Civil Rights Clinic class at the Charlotte School of Law have put a lot of research into what they say. Acting as public interest advocates, the students submitted written comments to the Charlotte City Council and even spoke during the public hearing before the ordinance changes were passed that will affect protestors.

U.S. Ag Dept. changing school meal standards

The U.S. Department of Agriculture rolled out new mandates Wednesday for school lunches. It's part of First Lady Michelle Obama's initiative to combat childhood obesity. The agriculture department distributed this 280-page mandate to every district in the country, laying down new school lunch restrictions – the first time in 15 years.

US Airways reaches tentative agreement with flight attendants

US Airways has reached a tentative agreement with its flight attendants. The airline made the announcement overnight Thursday. The flight attendants were demanding salary increases and better benefits. Mediation between the two groups began last spring.

Charlotte homeschoolers observe Nuclear Science Week

Some Charlotte students are learning more about nuclear science this week. Some-schooled middle- and high-schoolers went to McGuire Nuclear Station for a trip to the Energy Explorium and hands-on activities. It's in conjunction with National Nuclear Science Week.
Officials with Duke Energy say it's a great way for kids to find out about some of the careers available to them.

Consensus grows that Gov. Perdue announcement was unexpected

Governor Bev Perdue's announcement Thursday had politicians and political experts speculating what will happen now. Republicans and Democrats alike said the announcement came as a surprise. Gov. Perdue said education is one reason she is ending her tenure as governor.

76ers rout Bobcats in front of 'Fresh Prince'

Lou Williams scored 17 points and Jrue Holiday had 15 to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-72 on Friday night. Jodie Meeks scored 14 points for the Sixers, who bounced back from a rare home loss and still haven't lost two straight games all season.

Winston-Salem State looks ahead to match vs. St. Aug's

A big matchup on the CIAA hardwood tomorrow as Winston-Salem State visits St. Augustines in hopes of keeping their perfect record within the conference.

UNCW baseball begins spring training

For members of the UNCW baseball team, all of the individual drills and offseason workouts are a part of past now, since spring training is underway.

New state of the art indoor track could compete for HS state championships

A 1,000 athletes from more than 100 high schools are in the Piedmont this weekend, competing inside a brand new state of the art facility. The indoor-track is only the second of it's kind in the state, offering some of the best resources to those competing in this weekend's invitational.

Big man tandem moves South Meck from basement to contenders

South Mecklenburg High School's Phillip Reed and Malcom Matthews are both 6-foot-9 and nearly 200 pounds, but that's where the similarities end for the Sabres' "twin towers." But both say their different styles have benefitted each other and the team.

Cheese tortellini with chicken, broccoli, carrots and basil pesto

Chef Dan Eaton uses a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to make a second meal with cheese tortellini, carrots, onions, broccoli and store-bought basil pesto.

Chicken with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella and a pineapple agrodolce

Chef Dan Eaton combines chicken breast meat with prosciutto and melted mozzarella cheese and then finishes it by doing a twist on a classic Italian sweet and sour sauce by adding pineapple and green onion to a combination of balsamic vinegar and brown sugar.