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Meteorologists expect dry skies for Fourth fireworks

Thousands are expected to gather tonight at the State Fairgrounds as the skies are lit up with fireworks for the traditional Fourth of July show. But the fairgrounds aren’t the only place to see Fourth fireworks.

Updated 6:56 PM

General offers update on Afghanistan, thanks Sandhills

On Saturday, the commanding general of Fort Bragg’s 82nd Airborne took the time to thank Americans for their support and update the country on the progress in Afghanistan.

07/04/2009 05:45 PM

Hope Mills residents return to lake for Fourth of July

Hope Mills residents used to celebrate the Fourth of July by spending time near the lake. But since a storm destroyed the lake’s dam a few years ago, that tradition had washed away.

07/03/2009 06:09 PM

Patriotic item shopping picks up for holiday weekend

Patriotic items are flying off the shelves for the Fourth of July. Experts say more people are expected to attend local festivities this year and picnic with family and friends.

Updated 07/03/2009 03:21 PM

Retrial set for 2003 murder case

Opening statements in the retrial of Myron Britt, who was charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of his wife Nancy in Lumberton in 2003, are set to begin Monday.

07/02/2009 09:56 PM

School officials discuss Douglas Byrd's future after fire

Investigators spend Thursday at the scene of a fire that destroyed the gym and cafeteria at Douglas Byrd Middle School in Fayetteville. Firefighters first arrived on the scene after 10 p.m. Wednesday night.

07/02/2009 05:26 PM

Crews continue watchfulness over Douglas Byrd fire

Investigators spend Thursday at the scene of a fire that destroyed the gym and cafeteria at Douglas Byrd Middle School in Fayetteville. Firefighters first arrived on the scene after 10 p.m. Wednesday night.

Updated 07/02/2009 05:22 PM

Victim of rare bacterial infection preparing to go home

The Fayetteville teen who nearly died from a rare infection he likely got from swimming in Hope Mills Lake is getting ready to go home from the UNC Children’s Hospital.

07/01/2009 09:54 PM

Stores back in business after owner killed

After being closed for days, business has once again returned to YaYa Food Marts throughout the city. The stores were closed to honor the memory of 30-year-old Waheed Abdo Abdulla, who was shot at the store on Murchison Road this past weekend.

07/01/2009 09:26 PM

Much of teen's face surgically removed after infection

A Fayetteville teen is recovering from a rare infection he may have picked up at Hope Mills Lake. Doctors had to remove part of Matthew McKinney’s nose and the roof of his mouth to stop the potentially deadly infection from spreading further.

Updated 07/01/2009 08:00 PM

Robeson County turkey plant to lay off 212 workers

Officials from Prestage Foods in Robeson County said the company plans to lay off more than 200 workers starting in August. The county has seen unemployment rates nearly double in the last year.

Updated 07/01/2009 05:14 PM

Cumberland Co. swears in new school superintendent

The Cumberland County School Board swore in a new superintendent this morning. Dr. Franklin Till replaced Dr. William Harrison, who went on to become the CEO for North Carolina Public Schools.

Updated 07/01/2009 01:50 PM

N.C. ranks 12th in adult obesity; 14th among children

North Carolina is the 12th fattest state among adults and ranks 14th in childhood obesity, according to a report released Wednesday by the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

07/01/2009 11:01 AM

News14.com Poll: Iraq not ready to take over security

In an unscientific News14.com Web poll, almost three-fourths of respondents said they do not think Iraqi forces are prepared to maintain stability after the U.S. troop pullout.

07/01/2009 08:47 AM

Weather officials warn about dangerous fire conditions

A special weather advisory is out for most of central North Carolina Wednesday. From the Triad down to the Sandhills, the combination of low relative humidity and windy conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fire.

07/01/2009 07:06 AM

Man accused of wife's murder returns to court

The retrial of Myron Britt, who is accused of killing his wife six years ago, is set to begin Wednesday. Britt was charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his wife Nancy in Lumberton in 2003.

07/01/2009 06:52 AM

Cumberland Co. deputies pull out of Spring Lake

Since Spring Lake, N.C., declined a $203,000 contract for continued law enforcement coverage, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is pulling its four deputies out of the town.

Updated 06/30/2009 08:48 PM

Lawmakers reach agreement on stopgap spending plan

With little debate Tuesday afternoon, the state Senate gave the stamp of approval to a continuing resolution that will keep state government from shutting down ahead of the July 1 budget deadline.

Updated 06/30/2009 07:19 PM

Families look forward to seeing soldiers home from Iraq

Soldiers’ family members are keeping a close eye on events in Iraq as the U.S. military hands over control of security to the Iraqi government. Parents of U.S. soldiers say it’s good news for them.

Updated 06/30/2009 03:10 PM

News14.com Poll: Perdue receives a failing grade so far

Statewide polls show a growing disapproval rating for Gov. Bev Perdue after just six months in office, and according to the results of Monday’s Web Poll, news14.com readers wholeheartedly agree with that evaluation.

06/30/2009 09:47 AM

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