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Prosecution in Racial Justice Act hearing calls key witness to stand

A key witness for the state cast doubt on research that is central to a Cumberland County Racial Justice Act hearing on Thursday. Convicted killer Marcus Robinson is trying to convince a judge that racial bias affected his murder trial in 1994. His lawyers have focused on research that says prosecutors were twice as likely to excuse a black juror from a capitol murder trial than a white juror.

NC Juvenile Justice laws questioned

National and state advocates are pushing to change NC laws that say a 16 or 17 year will be tried as an adult. But law enforcement officials say there are multiple reasons not to change the current law.

Final vote expected Friday to determine UNC system tuition hike

The budget and finance committee of the UNC Board of Governors passed a recommendation Thursday by system president Tom Ross to raise tuition next year. The full board will vote Friday. The increase would average 8.8 percent or about $500 dollars for all universities. Some schools had requested a bigger hike to offset cuts in state funding.

NC works to promote state's wineries with website

The state tourism office has rolled out some new marketing tools to help promote one of North Carolina's billion dollar businesses. State officials have unveiled a mobile site, upgraded wine guide and billboards to help the region's wine industry.

Billion dollar settlement offers aid to NC homeowners

Foreclosure victims and struggling homeowners in the Tar Heel State can expect to see relief from a $25 billion foreclosure settlement. 49 states have agreed to a deal with five of the nation's biggest mortgage lenders.

Both suspects charged with Shaniya Davis' murder enter 'not guilty' plea

The two people charged with the 2009 death of 5-year-old Shaniya Davis both entered not guilty pleas in superior court Thursday morning. Mario McNeill and Antoinette Davis, Shaniya's mother, both pleaded not guilty in separate appearances in court.

Bars, restaurants cash in on Duke-Carolina rivalry

hose that weren't lucky enough to actually be at the Duke-Carolina game flocked to area restaurants and sports bars to catch it on the big screen. Hours before tip-off to the Duke-Carolina game, people started pouring into bars and restaurants, vying for a seat to watch one of the biggest rivalries in college basketball. And while it is all about the game for the fans, they say the atmosphere is definitely part of the fun.

Jackpot goes up after no one wins $250 million Powerball drawing

No one had all six correct numbers in Wednesday night's $250 million Powerball so Saturday's jackpot will roll over to an estimated $310 million.

Defense tries to quash testimony in Racial Justice Act hearing

Testimony continues Wednesday in the state's first Racial Justice Act hearing. Convicted killer Marcus Robinson is hoping to have his death sentence commuted to life in prison by proving that racial bias played a role in his sentencing.

Congressional races heating up for 2012

North Carolina will have at least three open seats in the 2012 Congressional races. For the first time in decades that means the state will be sending a lot of new faces to Washington.

Panel suggests changes to juvenile justice system

A panel of experts discussed proposed changes to the state's juvenile justice system today at Campbell University's law school in Raleigh. The forum weighed the pros and cons of proposed legislation to raise state's age limit for juveniles.

No. 10 Duke stuns No. 5 North Carolina 85-84

Freshman Austin Rivers buried a 3-pointer at the horn to give No. 10 Duke an 85-84 win over No. 5 North Carolina on Wednesday night. Rivers scored a season-high 29 points and hit six 3s, though the last will certainly live on in the lore on the fierce rivalry. With the Blue Devils (20-4, 7-2) trailing by two, Rivers launched a 3 over 7-footer Tyler Zeller from the right wing.

Duke's Coach K: We won the last round of the game

Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski discusses his team's dramatic win over UNC at the Dean Dome in Chapel Hill Wednesday.

UNC's Williams: We're going to learn from this

UNC Head Coach Roy Williams discusses his team's stunning loss to Duke at the Dean Dome in Chapel Hill Wednesday.

Scott (9-for-9) helps No. 19 Virginia beat Wake

Mike Scott made all nine of his shots and scored 19 points to lead No. 19 Virginia to a 68-44 win over Wake Forest on Wednesday night. Guard Joe Harris added 11 points and three other players were in double figures for the Cavaliers (19-4, 6-3 Atlantic Coast), who ended a six-game losing skid at the hands of the Demon Deacons.

Duke, Carolina to square off Wednesday

We're less than 24 hours away from Duke-Carolina: Part One. There are no secrets between these longtime rivals, who will be squaring off for the 233rd time Wednesday. News 14 Carolina's Ryan Welch sets the table for the season's first installment of Duke-Carolina.