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Catholics still concerned with contraceptives mandate

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.

Belmont Abbey leader calls Obama compromise 'fake'

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.

CMS school carries on after program funding cut

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.

Electrical system cause of Charlotte bus fire

A state transportation official told News 14 Carolina the fire on Bus No. 295 started in an electrical compartment just left of the driver's seat. It happened Wednesday afternoon in south Charlotte. All six students on board and the bus driver were able to make it out safely. The dramatic video of the bus fire made international news.

Dad teaches daughter a lesson by shooting laptop

Shooting a laptop. That's how an Albemarle father handled his daughter's complaints online about chores around the house. The man in the video, identified as Tommy Jordan, said he found his daughter's post on Facebook.

Trip to Puerto Rico nets CMPD a new officer

Thirty-four new Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers graduated from the academy on Friday – and one of them is the result of a recruitment trip to Puerto Rico last year. Although CMPD admitted the trip didn't have the results they were hoping for, they're still happy to add a 16-year law enforcement veteran to the force. The new officers were just sworn in and are ready to patrol the streets of Charlotte. Among them is Luis Lopez. Lopez is the direct result of a recruiting trip CMPD took to Puerto Rico last May.

Racial Justice Act examined again by lawmakers

State lawmakers met to consider if changes need to be made to the state's Racial Justice Act. A previous attempt to repeal the act was vetoed by Governor Bev Perdue.

McIntyre to seek re-election to Congress

Congressman Mike McIntyre is reportedly running for re-election for his seat in Congress. McIntyre had considered a run for governor after Gov. Bev Perdue said she would not seek re-election. A Public Policy Polling poll had McIntyre facing an uphill battle for the Governor's Mansion if he ran for the Democratic nomination.

Suspect named in shooting at Northlake Mall

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have named a suspect in Monday's shooting at Northlake Mall. Officers signed warrants for Carlton Ardrey, 25, on several charges including assault with a deadly weapon and possession of firearm by felon. Police say Ardrey shot Greg Tillery Monday as he walked to his car near Dick's Sporting Goods and Dillards.

Proposal could keep more Cabarrus deputies on local streets

A federal program could keep more deputies in Cabarrus County. Sheriff Brad Riley is proposing a new program to keep more deputies on Cabarrus County streets. The federal funding from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, could save the sheriff's office money and time.

34 new CMPD officers hit the pavement

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department graduated 34 new officers Friday morning. The new officers make up the 162nd class at the department.

Wake Forest looks to break losing streak vs. Clemson

Wake Forest will be back at home this weekend trying to end a five-game losing streak, coming off a 24 point loss to Virginia Wednesday night. Next up for the Deacs: Clemson, who is dealing with a three-game losing streak of their own.

Charlotte 49ers running for win at Homecoming

The Charlotte 49ers at home this weekend hosting Rhode Island, but as News 14 Carolina's Tim Baier reports maybe more importantly for the program, it's Homecoming which means a lot of names from years past will be back on campus.

NC State defeats Georgia Tech 61-52

C.J. Williams scored 15 points and North Carolina State avenged a loss to Georgia Tech last month, holding off the Yellow Jackets 61-52 Thursday night. The Wolfpack got a typically balanced scoring attack, with three other players in double figures. Kammeon Holsey had 17 points for Georgia Tech, which couldn't overcome 32 percent shooting, including 1-for-17 from 3-point range.

In Depth: Charlotte Hounds' midfielder Stephen Berger

Sport Night's Mike Solarte talks with Charlotte Hounds all-star midfielder Stephen Berger about the new major league lacrosse team starting play this season in the Queen City.

UNC Wilmington baseball starts season next week

With a 31-28 2011 season as motivation, the UNC Wilimington baseball team is using its preseason practices to learn from last year's mistakes. News 14 Carolina's Jason Lucas checks in with the Diamondhawks who are working toward different results this year.

Breaded chicken cutlets with an artichoke heart, black olive, sundried tomato and fresh mozzarella cheese salad

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.

Sea scallops with Portobello mushrooms, bok choy and peppers with a ginger soy dressing

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.

Winter Panzanella with butternut squash and brussel sprouts

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.

Smoked ham crostini with sweet pea pesto and Dijon mustard

Chef Dan Eaton uses defrosted frozen sweet peas to make a simple pesto and then serves that on top of oven-toasted crostini with sliced smoked ham and dijon mustard. It's a super simple and tasty party appetizer.

Scammers play on the heartstrings on dating sites

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.

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In Depth: Paul Thomas, North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival

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.