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Deliberations continue into sixth day for John Edwards campaign finance trial

It's day six in the deliberations for the John Edwards campaign finance trial and Thursday we got a clue that the jury might only be at the halfway point in reaching a verdict. They requested 20 different exhibits relating to the money Edwards got from Fred Baron.

Body found identified as missing Fayetteville woman

Friday, a medical examiner identified the human remains found earlier this week as missing woman Denika Jones.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gas leak causes explosion at J.P. Riddle Stadium in Fayetteville

At least four people are in the hospital after an explosion from a gas leak in Fayetteville Thursday. It happened at the J.P. Riddle Stadium on Legion Road. Initial reports say a propane truck exploded but when crews arrived the explosion was due to gas leak in the building.

Jury gets all evidence in John Edwards deliberations

The jury in the John Edwards campaign finance trial is continuing to deliberate for a fifth day. They're deciding whether or not he's guilty of accepting illegal campaign donation during his 2008 run for president.

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.

Master flatpicker Doc Watson in NC hospital

Master flatpicker Doc Watson is in a North Carolina hospital after falling at his home in Deep Gap earlier this week. A spokeswoman at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem said Watson was still being evaluated, and doctors didn't have a condition for him.

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.

Almirola takes first pole at Coca-Cola 600

Aric Almirola took the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 with a lap of 192.940 mph Thursday night, giving Richard Petty Motorsports a front-row sweep at Charlotte Motor Speedway for NASCAR's longest race. Teammate Marcus Ambrose was second at 191.598 in qualifying for the Sunday night race.

Drivers wrestle with hunger, hydration during Coca-Cola 600

To eat or not to eat, that is the question for a number of these drivers as they prepare to face 600 miles in extremely hot temperatures on Sunday night. As the media lines up to eat their pre-race meal, it gets you thinking: What about the drivers? Do they do anything special when it comes to eating or hydration?

Hammerheads looking to bounce back from losses

The season is only eight games old for the Wilmington Hammerheads, but the team is reeling. A two-game winning streak at the beginning of this month has given way to two draws and two losses. News 14 Carolina's Jason Lucas checks in with the Hammers as they look to bounce back this weekend.

Miami snaps UNC's win streak with 5-3 victory

Dale Carey hit a two-run home run and Miami snapped North Carolina's 14-game winning streak by taking a 5-3 victory at the Atlantic Coast Conference baseball tournament. Carey's drive to left in the seventh inning on Thursday scored Stephen Perez, broke a 3-all tie and gave the sixth-seeded Hurricanes a valuable first victory at the four-day tournament.

Point and Shoot: What's up with UNC's Mike Fox's post-game ejection?

Ben from Chapel Hill wants to know what's the deal with UNC Baseball Coach Mike Fox getting ejected after the game against Miami at the ACC Tournament in Greensboro?

Parmesan polenta with asparagus, portobello mushroom and Vidalia Onion Stew

Chef Dan Eaton makes a rustic Italian style vegetarian meal with creamy cornmeal and parmesan cheese polenta and then tops that with a simple asparagus, Portobello mushroom and Vidalia onion stew!

Oven roasted fingerling potato salad with bacon, asparagus and Vidalia onion

Chef Dan Eaton uses the oven to make a roasted potato salad with crispy bacon, Vidalia onions and asparagus. It's the perfect addition to your Memorial Day cook out.

Roasted asparagus with Romesco and goat cheese croutons

Chef Dan Eaton oven roasts asparagus and then serves that over the top of a Spanish style roasted red pepper sauce called "Romesco" and then finishes everything with an optional sprinkling of goat cheese croutons.

Honey mustard glazed salmon with spinach salad

Chef Dan Eaton makes a spinach salad with crispy bacon, sauteed vidalia onions and hard cooked eggs and then serves that with broiled honey-mustard glazed salmon. It's a fantastic combination of flavors.

ET Movie Review: 'Men in Black III'

The Men in Black are back for a third installment of the movie franchise, the first in 10 years. Neil Rosen filed the following review.

In Depth: Men for Change director Garry Wallace

Men for Change is hosting its 15th annual breakfast and silent auction on May 30 at Bank of America Stadium. Garry Wallace, the director of Men for Change, joins Rob Boisvert to talk more about the event.

In Depth: Billy Warden and Greg Behr on tech start-ups

Tech start-ups are good for cities and states when it comes to jobs and the economy. Billy Warden and Greg Behr the co founders of GBW Strategies are here to give us a way to whip up a start-up community in your city.