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Thousands gather in Jacksonville for 8th annual Run for the Warriors

More than 2,500 people crowded the streets of Jacksonville on Saturday morning for the eighth annual Run for the Warriors, hosted by Hope for the Warriors, a nonprofit that helps wounded, ill and injured service members re-cooperate from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Thousands gather in Jacksonville for 8th annual Run for the Warriors

Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw unveils new renovations

Changes at the Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw will mean a faster diagnosis for some patients. The hospital unveiled renovations that have been two years in the making at a grand opening event on Saturday.

Sunset Beach residents celebrate the town's 50th anniversary

People in Sunset Beach are celebrating a smaller milestone in Brunswick County on Saturday. The town is marking 50 years since its incorporation.

Carolina Beach Ocean Rescue trains with new beach response vehicle

Some lifeguards along the coast prepare to hit the stands with new training and tools. On Friday, Carolina Beach Ocean Rescue got acquainted with a new beach response vehicle operated by New Hanover Regional EMS.

Protests call for Boy Scouts to keep gay ban in place

Rallies in Charlotte, Raleigh and across the country took place Friday, calling on the Boy Scouts of America to keep its current ban on gay membership. Next week in Texas, the National Council will vote on a resolution that would allow gay boys to join but not openly gay adults. Both are currently banned.

Mega Millions jackpot tickets sold in NJ and Va.

There were two winners in Friday night's Mega Millions drawing. A ticket in N.J. and a ticket in Farmville, Va. matched all six numbers.

Cherry Point Marines ready for arrival of first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jet

The latest aircraft to be welcomed into the the Marine Corps family is making its way to Cherry Point this summer. Fleet Readiness Center - East is expected to receive its first F-35B Joint Strike Fighter jet in July.

Study: White sugar sales up since 2009 while Splenda, Sweet'N Low sales decrease

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.

All lanes of Snow's Cut Bridge in Pleasure Island reopen

The trip to and from Pleasure Island just got a lot easier. All lanes of the Snow's Cut Bridge are now open.

Powerball jackpot climbs to $600 million

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.

Passengers make unexpected stop in Wilmington after an on-flight emergency

Some passengers flying to Canada made a stop in the Port City after an emergency forced their plane to land at ILM Airport on Friday. The plane was flying from Saint Martin to Montreal.

Busch snaps streak, wins Truck race at Charlotte

Kyle Busch snapped a seven-race drought on the NASCAR Truck Series by winning Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Busch snaps streak, wins Truck race at Charlotte

Appalachian State selects 4 to Hall of Fame

Four former all-America student-athletes are headed for induction into Appalachian State's Hall of Fame.

Edwards grabs poll for Sprint All-Star race

Carl Edwards captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Eric Staal suffers injury after knee-on-knee hit in World Championships

Competing for Team Canada against Sweden in the World Championships, Carolina Hurricanes captain Eric Staal suffered a knee injury after colliding with Alexander Edler in the first period. Hurricanes General Manager Jim Rutherford said Staal is scheduled to have an MRI on Friday.

NASCAR driver Jennifer Jo Cobb alleges Harmon stole her trailer

As other teams prepare for Friday's big NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, one NASCAR driver is trying to find out who stole her equipment. Jennifer Jo Cobb says Saturday night someone stole a $100,000 transporter containing $150,000 in equipment.

English peas with butter lettuce

Chef Robert Brener, of Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, shows us how to prepare a light, healthy dish using English peas sauted in butter complemented with cooked sweet butter lettuce.

English peas with butter lettuce

Roasted portabella mushroom cap

Chef Josh Rosenbaum, of Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte, makes a roasted portabella mushroom. The best part about this recipe is that you can stuff the mushroom with the cheese of your choice before roasting.

Roasted portabella mushroom cap

Oven-roasted salmon with roasted potatoes, broccoli and onions

In today's Cooking at Home recipe, Chef Dan Eaton makes a meal with salmon, baby potatoes, sweet onions and broccoli. He serves that with a simple parsley, caper and balsamic vinaigrette. He cooks everything in a 400-degree oven, in stages, starting with the potatoes.

Oven-roasted salmon with roasted potatoes, broccoli and onions

Roasted asparagus, radicchio and pineapple with balsamic vinegar and parmesan cheese

Chef Dan Eaton uses the oven to roast asparagus and radicchio with olive oil and grated parmesan cheese. He adds some canned pineapple chunks to the oven and finishes with a combination of pineapple juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and black pepper.

Roasted asparagus, radicchio and pineapple with balsamic vinegar and parmesan cheese

Movie Review: 'Before Midnight'

It started 18 years ago with the movie “Before Sunrise,” when a young couple, Jesse and Celine, played by Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, first meet on a train and spend a magical night together in Vienna. Nine years later brought us “Before Sunset” where they reunite in Paris. Now comes “Before Midnight,” once again directed by Richard Linklater, where this couple, vacationing in Greece, have been partners for many years and have children together.

Movie Review: 'Before Midnight'

2:44 PM

Your Home: Organizing

Over the course of our lives and homeownership, we tend to collect a lot of stuff. Keeping your belongings organized can be quite an undertaking, especially when you have children and schedules can be hectic.

Your Home: Organizing

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In Depth: Ashley Thomas, Valor Games

The Valor Games are coming to North Carolina next week. News 14 Carolina and Time Warner Cable are proud sponsors of this event and there is a chance that you can cheer on brave wounded warriors as they compete in Paralympic Games.

In Depth: Ashley Thomas, Valor Games

05/17/2013 12:36 PM



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