Man shot while sitting in car near NCCU campus

A man is in the hospital after someone shot him in what police say is an aggravated assault. Durham police say a suspect shot the victim in the neck as he sat in his car on Massey Avenue after 3 a.m. Sunday. That's near North Carolina Central University's campus.

Man shot while sitting in car near NCCU campus

12:36 PM

High school golfers compete for spot in Rex Hospital PGA Tour event

North Carolina's best high school golfers are in Raleigh Sunday to compete for a chance to play against the pros. The Rex Hospital Open Junior Invitational kicked off Sunday morning at Wakefield Plantation.

High school golfers compete for spot in Rex Hospital PGA Tour event

8:42 AM

Authorities patrol roadways and waterways for holiday weekend

If you plan to hit the open water this weekend you'll have plenty of company. Authorities are out in full force to make sure all boaters are equipped with the required safety gear and that no one gets behind the wheel after having too much to drink.

Authorities patrol roadways and waterways for holiday weekend

Updated 05/26/2012 05:22 PM

Traditional grave decorating ceremony marks Memorial Day weekend in Chapel Hill

Memorial Day weekend in Chapel Hill began with a sunrise grave decorating ceremony, an annual event dedicated to bringing the community together and remembering those lost. The tradition dates back to the 1860s when Southern women decorated the graves of fallen soldiers in the Civil War.

Traditional grave decorating ceremony marks Memorial Day weekend in Chapel Hill

Updated 05/26/2012 12:19 PM

Woman dead after shooting outside Chapel Hill school

A woman was shot and killed Friday afternoon outside Mary Scroggs Elementary School. Police have a suspect in custody – Ali Cherfaou of Carrboro. Investigators said they believe Cherfaou said and killed Chahnaz Kebaier as part of an ongoing domestic dispute.
The shooting happened while school was in session – a fact that caused concern for parents.

Woman dead after shooting outside Chapel Hill school

Updated 05/25/2012 11:36 PM

Raleigh developers complete study on rapid transit system plan

In North Hills there is no shortage of stores, cars and people on a daily basis. But getting around can calso be very stop and go which is part of the reason for the proposed personal rapid transit system which could transform the area.

Raleigh developers complete study on rapid transit system plan

05/25/2012 05:39 PM

Doctor says Williford's judgement was impaired while assaulting Kathy Taft

A psychologist that has been working with Jason Williford took the stand Friday as the defense tries to prove the man accused of raping and killing former state Board of Education member Kathy Taft, is mentally ill and not capable of planning a murder.

Doctor says Williford's judgement was impaired while assaulting Kathy Taft

Updated 05/25/2012 05:26 PM

Pool inspectors out in force ahead of Memorial Day weekend

The last few public pools are ready to open their gates just in time for the holiday weekend. This comes after inspectors across the state made their final marks to approve the readiness of the facilities. They're working to make sure more than 1,500 pools across the Triangle are ready to open their gates for some pool time fun.

Pool inspectors out in force ahead of Memorial Day weekend

05/25/2012 05:19 PM

Unemployment rates fall in 93 of 100 NC counties

Unemployment rates fell in 93 North Carolina counties last month according to the latest numbers released Friday by the N.C. Department of Commerce. Rates decreased in all 14 of the state's metro areas for the second consecutive month.

Unemployment rates fall in 93 of 100 NC counties

05/25/2012 10:38 AM

Second of three committees advance Eugenics Compensation Bill

The second of three committees advanced the historic Eugenics Compensation Bill. The proposal would give a $50,000 payout to living victims of this forced sterilization program.

Second of three committees advance Eugenics Compensation Bill

05/25/2012 08:02 AM

500k drivers expected to hit the roads for Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend is here, and many of you might be hitting the highways for a quick getaway. This is weekend is known as the "unofficial start of summer," and this year holiday travel is looking much busier than last year. More than 500,000 travelers are expected to hit the roads, up more than one percent from a year ago.

500k drivers expected to hit the roads for Memorial Day weekend

05/25/2012 07:46 AM

Student testifies about sexual contact with Johnston Co. teacher

A Johnston County teacher and wrestling coach accused of having sexual contact with a student with was back in court Thursday for a probable cause hearing. The 16-year-old accuser testified in graphic detail about their encounter.

Student testifies about sexual contact with Johnston Co. teacher

05/24/2012 09:59 PM

House Republicans unveil state budget priorities

Lawmakers in the state House released the bulk of their proposals for next year's budget.
The plans were laid out in multiple sub-committee meetings on Thursday and will be on the House floor for debate next week. It was the first glimpse of where state lawmakers planned to move money for the next fiscal year.

House Republicans unveil state budget priorities

Updated 05/24/2012 07:04 PM

Williford's friend testifies about drug and alcohol abuse in murder trial

A long time friend of Jason Williford's told the jury about the defendant's long history of drug and alcohol abuse. They are substances he says Williford was using before he attacked Kathy Taft.

Williford's friend testifies about drug and alcohol abuse in murder trial

Updated 05/24/2012 05:36 PM

Remote-control planes to buzz Wilson at rally this weekend

If you need to make some last-minute plants this weekend look to the sky -- in Wilson. Hundreds of remote-control jets will take flight for the third annual “First in Flight Jet Rally.” Pilots from across the country are excited to show off their planes.

Remote-control planes to buzz Wilson at rally this weekend

05/24/2012 05:29 PM

Friday released from UNC Hospitals

Former UNC System President Bill Friday was released from UNC Hospitals Thursday. Friday was admitted to the hospital in critical condition last Wednesday. His family says his health improved slightly after he received a permanent pacemaker. He'll now enter an extended period of rehabilitation.

Friday released from UNC Hospitals

05/24/2012 04:35 PM

UNC-Chapel Hill plans for tighter academic guidelines

University officials began the process of turning over a new leaf Thursday in the wake of its own academic fraud investigation. After uncovering evidence of forged professors signatures and unauthorized grade changes in the schools African American Studies program.

UNC-Chapel Hill plans for tighter academic guidelines

05/24/2012 04:31 PM

UNC Board of Trustees meets to discuss academic fraud

The UNC Board of Trustees met Thursday to discuss the university's African American studies program. The program has come under scrutiny recently after findings of academic fraud.

UNC Board of Trustees meets to discuss academic fraud

Updated 05/24/2012 12:51 PM

Wake Forest woman found dead in her husband's truck in Va.

The body of a woman who lives in Wake County was found Wednesday more than 160 miles away, in Galax, Va., in her husband's truck. He's now in custody awaiting extradition back to North Carolina on murder charges.

Wake Forest woman found dead in her husband's truck in Va.

05/23/2012 10:00 PM

State rests in trial for man charged with killing Board of Ed. member

The state rested its case Tuesday against the man accused of killing state Board of Education member Kathy Taft . Jason Williford, 32, told the judge Wednesday morning he did not mind if his attorneys revealed his entire criminal record to the jury.

State rests in trial for man charged with killing Board of Ed. member

Updated 05/23/2012 09:31 PM