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Annual domestic violence awareness 5K kicks off at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte

This Memorial Day weekend, an organization that provides assistance to victims of domestic violence is hosting a 5K on Saturday to raise awareness about the issue. "Charlotte Peace at Home" is hosting its annual Run for Peace at McAlpine Creek Park.

NC troopers to crack down on texting while driving

North Carolina troopers plan to crack down on drivers who text or send emails behind the wheel this Memorial Day weekend.

Small plane crashes short of runway at Charlotte airport

Federal Aviation Administration investigators are looking into what caused a small Cessna to crash short of the runway at Charlotte-Douglas Friday afternoon. Two people were inside but not seriously hurt.

Medical examiner says victim had little chance of surviving in Royster murder trial

According to the testimony of a medical examiner on Friday, Amias Robinson, 2, had little chance of surviving when he was shot on August 12, 2010. Medical examiner Dr. James Sullivan testified that Robinson's cause of death was a gun shot wound to the neck. Sullivan also talked about where the boy was grazed on his left shoulder.

Man with medical condition locks down Charlotte school

Tense moments at a Charlotte-Mecklenburg school Friday morning. Statesville Road Elementary was placed on lock down for about 20 minutes after police say a man wrecked his car near the parking lot and ran into the school. An employee spotted the man and called 911. Officers apprehended him in the cafeteria minutes later.

End of ban on gay youth members by Boy Scouts brings mixed reaction from community

Charlotte residents from both sides are weighing in a day after the Boy Scouts of America National Council voted to allow gay young people to participate. The vote, which overturned a 22-year ban of gay youth in scouting, still denies openly gay adult men from serving or volunteering.

Spring awakening brings more snakes to NC

Snake season has begun and experts say the reptiles are on the move. Workers at one Lowe's Home Improvement store are working to keep store shelves stocked as some products move faster than others, especially those that help get rid of snakes.

Hough HS student hospitalized with life-threatening injures after hit by truck

CMS officials say the Hough High School sophomore was hit by one of the truck's mirrors around 7:15 a.m. as the teen was walking near the intersection of Robert Walker Drive and Davidson-Concord Road. Medic says the victim was airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Belk launches national ad campaign

The Charlotte-based department store chain believes people outside the South are interested in southern style so it is conducting a national ad campaign, putting the Belk logo in magazines like the current issue of GQ. Experts say going national is a way to compete with online retailers like Amazon.

Charlotte area high schools host prom event for special needs students

Special needs students from Hopewell and Hough High Schools in Charlotte got to take part in the annual tradition of Prom Friday at a special event hosted just for them. For the second year, Hopewell hosted the special needs prom for students enrolled in the Specialized Academic Curriculum.

Super PAC created for possible Tillis Senate bid

Supporters of North Carolina House Speaker Thom Tillis have formed an independent committee to support his potential U.S. Senate bid next year. Organizers of the "Grow NC Strong'' organization said Friday they filed paperwork with federal officials to create the political action committee.

Jimmie Johnson chasing NASCAR history, not legacy

Jimmie Johnson is focused on chasing victory at the Coca-Cola 600. He says he's not thinking about his championship legacy.

North Carolina, Maryland advance to lacrosse final

Kara Cannizzaro scored four straight goals in a 7:20 span in the second half to help third-seeded North Carolina beat two-time defending national champion Northwestern 11-4 on Friday in the NCAA women's lacrosse semifinals.

Hamlin takes Coca-Cola 600 pole with record lap

Denny Hamlin broke the track record Thursday with a lap of 195.624 mph to capture the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Krzyzewski returning to coach USA Basketball

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is back as the U.S. men's national team coach and ready for another run at Olympic gold. During a news conference at Duke on Thursday, Krzyzewski called it the "ultimate honor'' to represent his country.

Elon announces plans to leave SoCon, join Colonial Athletic Association

The Colonial Athletic Association is getting a new member as Elon is joining the CAA for the 2014-15 season. Elon, which is leaving the Southern Conference, will join as an all-sports member. That gives the CAA 10 basketball schools and 12 in football.

Pancetta and parsley salad

Chef Robert Brener, of Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, shows us how to make pancetta and parsley salad, a great spring and summertime layered salad with red onion, lemon and parmesan cheese.

Maple mustard glazed pork chops with sauteed Brussels sprouts

On today's Cooking at Home recipe, Chef Dan Eaton serves pan-roasted pork chops over the top of Brussels sprouts with a maple syrup and mustard glaze. He also adds apples and onions to the sprouts for additional depth of flavor.

Corn tilapia tacos

In today's Cooking at Home recipe, Chef Dan Eaton uses tilapia and small soft corn tortillas to make fish tacos with shredded cabbage, cilantro and a simple lime mayonnaise and sour cream dressing. For optional texture and flavor, he crusts the tilapia in ground white corn chips before cooking.

Wild ramp, bacon and cheddar cheese scalloped potatoes

In today's Cooking at Home recipe, Chef Dan Eaton uses wild ramps that he bought at the farmers market, to make scalloped potatoes with bacon and cheddar cheese. Ramps are one of the first edible greens of the new spring season.

EW Movie Review: 'Stories We Tell'

“Stories We Tell” is the third feature by the actress-turned-director Sarah Polley, who made the Julie Christie Alzheimer’s drama “Away From Her.” This is easily her best film yet. The movie takes the proposition that reality is more dramatic than fiction and tests it out in a startlingly original, even head-spinning way.

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Your Home: Spring landscaping

Spring sprung pretty rapidly outside. If you were not prepared for the bloom, don't worry. There are still some very simple things you can do to get your landscaping in tip top shape. First, how about the lawn?

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In Depth: Dr. Bill McCoy, Mecklenburg Council on Aging

News 14 Carolina's Rob Boisvert talks to Dr. Bill McCoy, of the Mecklenburg Council on Aging about an upcoming conference to discuss a variety of issues that people may face as they become older and how people can continue living the good life they are accustomed to.