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Officials say light rail safe despite attack

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police arrested a man who robbed a 16-year-old Tuesday night at the Seventh Street Station stop along the light rail line in Uptown Charlotte. The incident happened shortly after 8:15 p.m. A police report said the suspect forced the teen to by a train ticket then took him to an ATM to check his account balance, but the man was not able to get any money.

Etheridge explains his run for governor

Former Congressman Bob Etheridge is throwing his name into the ring for governor. Etheridge said at a press conference on Friday that his life's work has been about public education. He said he believes he will be a strong leader, which he said North Carolina needs.

New tool aims to eliminate cervical cancer in N.C.

An online tool aims to eliminate cervical cancer in the Tar Heel State. The Cervical Cancer Free NC program at UNC Chapel Hill launched a free, directory that links women to county-specific information.

Rape victim speaks out about dropped charges

A victim of rape is speaking out, after charges against her alleged rapist were dismissed, due to a lack of evidence. She said while she understands the justice system, she hopes by sharing her story and getting the word out, she can help other victims get help and punish criminals.

Naked Face Project rethinks the need for cosmetics

It's still early in the experiment, but Molly Barker and Caitlin Boyle are embarking on two months of no makeup, no hair products, no beauty regimen. They want to strip away all of the extra stuff and analyze why they use a product and if it's part of habit or necessity.

Obama announces jobs initiative for military veterans

Fayetteville resident Ronald Marrero started this year looking for a full-time job. As former military he's hoping that experience will help him find permanent work that will give him a sustainable income while he also takes classes.

FBI offers reward in Charlotte armored car heist

The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect accused of shooting and robbing an armored car employee in south Charlotte. The robbery happened outside an ATM in the Foxcroft shopping center on Jan. 24.

DNC expected to have lasting economic impact on Queen City

The leader of a past Democratic National Convention told Charlotte leaders Friday to expect long-term international exposure benefits and jobs after hosting the event in September. In the short term, he convention is projected to pump in between $150 and $200 million in economic impact.

Norovirus experts at research campus prepare to tackle future outbreaks

The norovirus is still at outbreak status in eight North Carolina counties. Scientists at the North Carolina Research Campus say though the symptoms are very similar, the virus is not to be confused with the flu.

Woman accused of abusing infant daughter appears in court; bond hearing set

A woman accused of abusing her 5-month-old daughter made her first appearance in court Friday. Lodonna Parlier is charged with five counts of child abuse, five counts of child neglect and four counts of contributing to the delinquency of a child. Her bond hearing is scheduled for Feb. 15.

Duke Energy holds job fair in Charlotte

Duke Energy held a job fair Friday afternoon at their Little Rock operations center on Wilkinson Boulevard. The company is hiring apprentice-like service workers for its Carolina service area.

Rangers' Hamilton confirms alcohol relapse

Texas Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton says he had a relapse and had "three or four" drinks earlier this week. Hamilton spoke Friday, confirming a report that he drank alcohol at a Dallas-area bar on Monday night. He said it was a "weak moment" and "it was just wrong."

Feds close doping investigation of Lance Armstrong

Federal prosecutors say they are closing a criminal investigation of Lance Armstrong and will not charge him over allegations the seven-time Tour de France winner used performance-enhancing drugs. In a press release, United States Attorney André Birotte Jr. says the case has been closed but didn't disclose the reason for the decision.

Ward's shutout completes Canes sweep of Bruins

Cam Ward made 47 saves, 22 in the first period and 20 in the third, Brandon Sutter had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes finished their first season-sweep of the Boston Bruins with a 3-0 victory on Thursday night. The Hurricanes, who won all four meetings with the Bruins, are 15-25-9 against the rest of the NHL and are last in the Eastern Conference.

Streaking UNC Greensboro beats The Citadel 82-71

Trevis Simpson scored 23 points as UNC Greensboro held off The Citadel 82-71 Thursday night to win its seventh straight game. The Spartans (9-14, 7-4 Southern Conference), who won their previous two contests in overtime, also defeated the Bulldogs 67-66 on Jan. 14.

Rivers leads No. 7 Duke past Virginia Tech, 75-60

Austin Rivers scored 18 points, Ryan Kelly had 15, and No. 7 Duke used a late first-half run to open a double-digit lead it never relinquished in a 75-60 victory against Virginia Tech on Thursday night. Kelly had seven points in the 13-2 spurt that helped the Blue Devils pull away.

Blackened pork sliders

Chef Dan Eaton uses pork tenderloin to make mini slider sandwiches that are perfect for a Super Bowl party!

Shrimp skewers with chorizo sausage, red pepper and pineapple

Chef Dan Eaton uses skewers to combine raw shrimp with a cured, Spanish style sausage called chorizo, adds some red pepper and pineapple chunks to the mix and then cooks them underneath the broiler.

Pita pockets with smoked turkey, jalapeno jack cheese and sundried tomato guacamole

Guacamole with chips for dipping is always popular at Super Bowl parties and Chef Dan Eaton shows you how to steal some of that guacamole and add some sundried tomatoes to it and then use it to make mini pita pocket sandwiches with smoked turkey and jalapeno jack cheese.

Vegetarian three bean chili

Chef Dan Eaton shows you how to make a party-friendly, vegetarian three bean chili and then serves it up with cornbread on the side. Although you could use just one large diced, deseeded green pepper, he uses a combination of yellow, red and orange peppers for a more vibrant color.

ET Movie Interview: 'Woman in Black'

"Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe sat down with NY1's Neil Rosen to discuss his latest role in the ghost story "The Woman In Black," which opens in theaters this week.

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In Depth: Former NC Gov. Jim Hunt, Emerging Issues Forum

Next week is NC State's annual Emerging Issues Forum. It's a chance for minds from across the state and across the country to come together to discuss ways to move North Carolina forward. News 14 Carolina's Loretta Boniti sits down with former NC Gov. Jim Hunt about what to expect.