Veterans went to a career fair on Friday with the hopes to land a job and get some additional tools for their job hunt. The USO of North Carolina and ECPI University teamed up to host Operation Job Fair.
05/17/2013 09:32 PM
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The investigation is underway after Wake County deputies shot a woman who lunged at them with a knife on Friday.
05/17/2013 08:54 PM
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A $72 million lab that promises to revolutionize the agriculture industry opened to the public in the Research Triangle Park on Friday. Gov. Pat McCrory and Sen. Kay Hagan gave remarks at the new advanced crop lab at the Syngenta Innovation Center.
05/17/2013 08:40 PM
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A Raleigh man claims the IRS harassed him years ago because of his affiliation with the Tea Party. David Degerolamo says agents went after him to fix an error on a transaction.
He says he did and then a year-long fight began with long phone calls and in-person meetings.
05/17/2013 06:37 PM
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Wake County deputies killed a woman after she lunged at them wielding a machete. Officers responded to breaking-and-entering calls at about noon Friday. The woman broke into one residence and threatened the people inside, then broke into another house and refused to come out.
Updated 05/17/2013 05:56 PM
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A report from the market research firm IRI says sales of white, granulated sugar are up 15 percent since 2009. Last year, Americans spent nearly $1.7 billion. The increase in white sugar sales comes as Americans shy away from artificial sweeteners. Sales of Splenda are down 40 percent since 2009, the study said, and Sweet'N Low purchases are off 16 percent.
05/17/2013 05:29 PM
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Some of Goldsboro's hotels are totally booked this weekend even despite the cancellation of the Wings Over Wayne Air Show. The International Council of Air Shows says 64 air shows have been canceled all over the world taking a toll on performers and announcers.
05/17/2013 04:39 PM
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Saturday's Powerball jackpot keeps climbing. It's now an estimated $600 million. That's the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize. The jackpot is still growing, too, since so many people have been purchasing the $2 dollar tickets.
05/17/2013 03:20 PM
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Getting veterans back to work is the goal of the United Service Organization as it opens its doors Friday to servicemen and women for Operation Military Job Fair. The USO is teaming up with ECPI University to hold the fair.
05/17/2013 08:30 AM
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Former presidential contender John Edwards is setting out on the speaking circuit. Edwards has remained largely out of public view since his May 2012 acquittal on one charge of campaign finance fraud.
05/17/2013 07:41 AM
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Residents near Harris Nuclear Plant said they wish they were better informed about the issue the plant is dealing with. This comes after the southwest Wake County plant was shut down when cracks were found in one of the reactors.
05/17/2013 07:38 AM
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The crossover at the NC General Assembly is complete. State lawmakers had to meet a self-imposed deadline this week to complete all work that began in their own chamber. And by 2:30 p.m. Thursday, the House had sent all of its bills to the Senate and the Senate did the same for the House.
Updated 05/17/2013 07:32 AM
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A task force made up of law enforcement, educators and other community leaders will make recommendations for a five year plan to increase school security. For Sheriff Donnie Harrison he says the key to improving security is being consistent.
Updated 05/16/2013 09:32 PM
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A district court judge heard the case for the Johnston County High School Senior who brought guns on campus in his truck and accepted a plea deal to lower the punishment from a felony to a misdemeanor. Cole Withrow, 18, will now leave the courtroom only having to pay court costs with a misdemeanor charge on his record, yet no probation.
Updated 05/16/2013 07:30 PM
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The Raven Abaroa trial will continue on Monday after the state announced it received potential new evidence to make its case. The defendant is charged with first degree murder in the stabbing death of his pregnant wife Janet back in 2005.
05/16/2013 06:27 PM
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The state House has now released its proposal for how to overhaul the state's tax structure, while one of the nation's leaders in tax reform -- Grover Norquist -- rallied folks on the Republican ideas to lower tax rates for most North Carolinians.
05/16/2013 05:55 PM
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he woman hired to improve the relationship between athletics and academics at UNC Chapel Hill is providing the public with insight about her plans to guide athletes. In May, Dr. Michelle Brown took over the academic support program for student athletes. She plans to examine the student to tutor and counselor and tutor ratio. There are about 800 student athletes.
05/16/2013 04:07 PM
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A bill prohibiting the application of Islamic Sharia law in certain cases has cleared the North Carolina House. The bill passed Thursday would prohibit judges and agencies from applying part of any foreign legal system that would lead to violations of constitutional rights in domestic and child custody cases.
05/16/2013 03:21 PM
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A bill banning private insurers from offering abortion coverage through future online marketplaces has cleared the North Carolina House. The bill also allows any medical professional to refuse to participate in an abortion and prohibits local governments from including abortion in employee health care plans.
05/16/2013 02:50 PM
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About 30,000 new students expected to make their way into Wake County classrooms over the next decade, and school leaders say it's time to start planning ahead. For months they've been working with County Commissioners to draft a bond referendum to pay for new schools and renovations.
Updated 05/16/2013 02:43 PM
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