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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.

Flags line Cumberland Co. cemeteries in honor of Memorial Day

As part of the 31 day salute in Fayetteville throughout the month of May, the organization Army's Army has placed over 2,000 American flags at the entrances of cemeteries throughout Cumberland County.

Death penalty possible for McNeill after guilty verdict in murder of young child

The sentencing phase of the Mario McNeill murder trial will begin Tuesday. A jury on Thursday found McNeill guilty of first-degree murder in the 2009 death of 5-year-old Shaniya Davis. He could face the death penalty.

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.

Tar Heels beat Hurricanes 10-0 in ACC tournament

Kent Emanuel threw eight scoreless innings, while Cody Stubbs and Brian Holberton each drove in three runs to help North Carolina beat Miami 10-0 on Thursday in pool play of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.

Panthers sign 2 remaining draft picks as OTAs finish up

The Panthers have signed all five of their draft picks. Carolina announced Thursday it has signed fifth-round draft pick A.J. Klein from Iowa State and sixth-round selection Kenjon Barner from Oregon, assuring all of their draft picks will be at training camp on time.

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.

Peanut butter oatmeal cookies

If you're a big fan of oatmeal cookies but not a big fan of the amount of butter that most recipes call for, you'll like today's Healthy at Home recipe. Chef Dan Eaton makes peanut butter oatmeal cookies that contain no butter whatsoever.

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.

In Depth: Vanessa Clifton, Wake County Human Services

There are children in the state of North Carolina that need love, attention, and a home. Vanessa Clifton is a foster family recruiter with Wake County Human Services and joins us to tell us more.