The executives, who work in emerging fields such as energy, finance and defense, offered their perspective on building a strong workforce during a panel discussion at the N.C. Research Campus. It was part of a meeting of the Joining Our Businesses and Schools Commission, a group of government officials and businessmen that attempts to align educational advancements with N.C. businesses' needs. Full Story »
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Police issued 63 charges and made eight arrests during a fou Full Story »
Two men and a woman pleaded guilty and were sentenced to years in prison this morning in the 2008 death of Dr. James David Boyd of Salisbury, whom investigators said traded money, drugs and alcohol for sex. Full Story »
State regulators have scheduled a Jan. 14 public hearing on renewal of the air permit for Duke Energy's Cliffside power plant. Full Story »
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Brian France's power and celebrity status extends well past NASCAR. But did his reach afford him a level of secrecy at the Mecklenburg County courthouse that most people dont get? "We want to be there to make sure that as difficult as it is to be in the courthouse everyone is going to be treated the same," said Ray Owens who is a media attorney. He repesented Newschannel 36 ... Full Story »
GASTONIA, N.C. -- NewsChannel 36 has learned there may be more arrests in the murders of two women from Gastonia. Investigators are tight-lipped about the case, but it is possible the charges could involve aiding and abetting or obstruction of justice. Friday afternoon several aunts and uncles of 17-year-old Heather Catterton met with Gaston County District Attorney Locke Bell hoping to get some ... Full Story »
SALISBURY, N.C. -- They tied his hands and feet, then strangled him all because they thought the prominent dentist would have a lot of cash in the house. The three responsible for the crime pleaded guilty Friday morning and learned just how much time they'll all spend behind bars for the murder of David Boyd. Candice Drye, who reportedly traded sex for drugs from the Salisbury dentist ... Full Story »
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- With the complaints flooding into our newsroom surrounding the high water bill saga in north Mecklenburg, we wanted to know more on how those complaints are investigated by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities Department. When you voice your gripe to the utility company about an outrageous water bill, they often say they'll send out an inspector to check the meter. But what do ... Full Story »
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The vote is in and football is still expected to kick-off at UNC Charlotte in 2013, but the plan will cost students more than expected. Football fans around UNC Charlotte were cheering Friday. “I love football, my whole family loves football,” says UNCC sophomore Christy Cheatham. She’s been wanting a football team on campus since she started. It’s because of dedicated ... Full Story »
A 14-year-old Northwestern High student was charged with carrying a weapon on school grounds last we Full Story »
A shoot-out at a Rock Hill apartment complex ended in two arrests Thursday night.Police found bull Full Story »
Rock Hill’s most popular hot dog shop was burglarized late Thursday night.Thieves pried Full Story »
Updated 4:45 p.m. | A bank robbery plan went sour Friday morning, when a teller spooked the masked gunman before he ever stepped inside. Full Story »
Police found drugs on a Clover High student, who later admitted he planned to distribute the pills t Full Story »
A judge ruled Friday that former Pace Airlines owner William Rogers can go home to Missouri for the holidays. Rogers had been ordered not to leave the state while awaiting trial on charges he didn't pay health premiums for employees of the now closed company. Full Story »
Police in Hope Mills are trying to determine what caused a fatal accident on Hope Mills Road Thursday afternoon. Three people, including an infant, died. Two other passengers were sent to the hospital in critical condition. Full Story »
Hundreds of Camp Lejeune Marine families lined up Friday to pick up Christmas trees. The giveaway was part of the Trees for Troops program, which provides free Christmas trees for Marines and their families. Full Story »
The Davidson Housing Coalition tried for three years to repair a disabled man's dilapidated house, but weren't able to get funding until now. Bennie Covington got to see his new home Friday. Full Story »
North Carolina's unemployment rate remains in the double digits, but there's a new effort to grow the state's job base by looking at 21st century industries like biotechnology. Full Story »
A teen curfew is being credited with helping cut down on holiday thefts. Full Story »
A House committee grills the FDIC chief while the full House looks at reform. Full Story »
Despite some funding problems, UNCC will play in 2013. Full Story »
The new owners of what was once the Star Choice hotel have made big changes. Full Story »
Radio conversations among the officers involved in chasing Michelle Platt are released. Full Story »
Some women with very advanced breast cancer may have a new treatment option. A combination of two drugs that more precisely target tumors significantly extended the lives of women who had stopped responding to other... Full Story »
Northern Illinois University has cleared its tough-talking police chief of allegations he threatened an editor of the campus newspaper, and on Friday it reinstated the man seen as a hero after last year's campus shooting as... Full Story »
UNC Charlotte football program officially in play. Kickoff set for 2013. But that kickoff is gonna cost. In our Cover Story, PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports on a little known secret behind the cost of college football. Full Story »
Members of Congress are demanding emergency action to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes and devastating their $7 billion fishery. Full Story »
About 30 detectives hunted down leads Friday in the search for a mother of two who vanished last weekend in what police are calling a suspicious disappearance. Full Story »
China Grove Elementary School students set out to collect 2,009 cans of food for their annual holiday food drive this year and ended up with 2,010. Students in grades K-6 wrapped up in coats and gloves Friday morning and ventured out in near-freezin ... Full Story »
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College will host H1N1 influenza vaccination clinics Dec. 14 and 15. The clinics are open to students, employees and the public. The Dec. 14 clinic will be held 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the North Campus Student Center at I-85 ... Full Story »
By Jessie Burchette jburchette@salisburypost.com Three people charged in the 2008 murder of Salisbury dentist Dr. James David Boyd pleaded guilty this morning. In a hearing in Rowan County Superior Court, District Attorney Bill Kenerly announced ... Full Story »
Here's a recap of the murder and key events. - Dr. James David Boyd, 47, a Salisbury dentist, is found murdered June 26, 2008, in his home at 9 Pine Tree Road, near the Country Club of Salisbury. When he fails to show up for work on that Thursday ... Full Story »
Staff report A Cleveland man is being held in the Rowan County Detention Center on four counts of statutory rape. Aaron Bradley Doby, 22, 2645 Phifer Road, was charged Wednesday after an investigation by the Rowan Sheriff's Office. Capt. John Siff ... Full Story »
SHELBY – For several years, Cleveland County and much of the state was dry. Very dry. Things have changed. None of North Carolina’s 100 counties is reporting drought or abnormally dry conditions in the latest map released by the U.S. Drought... Full Story »
SHELBY — Arson could be to blame for a house fire Thursday night, according to a report by Shelby Police. The document by Officer S.M. Treadway states the residence at 1015 Fallston Road sustained around $30,000 worth of damage. No one was inside... Full Story »
SHELBY — It took three months, a trip to McDonald’s and a billboard proposal, but Sue Whitaker and Peter Schuetz are engaged. The couple met Sept. 1 on eHarmony, a Web site that matches singles together. By Thanksgiving, thanks to a vacant... Full Story »
The YMCA Black Achievers recently had “spirit night” in an effort to raise money for students to go on a spring college campus tour. The main focus of the club is to encourage minority students to reach their full potential and pursue higher... Full Story »
What: Free suppers to anyone in need When: Second and fourth Fridays, 5:30-7 p.m. Where: Voice of Hope Seventh Day Adventist Church, 408 McBrayer St., Shelby Full Story »
The Be a Santa to a Senior community gift wrapping party is tomorrow Friday January 11th at the office of Home Instead Senior Care at 2630 Davie Avenue in Statesville from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Full Story »
Confederate Gypsies Motorcycle Club is hosting its first Toy/Poker Run this weekend. Full Story »
Six months after Matthew Ryan Stewart was shot and killed in his Mooresville home, police still await that one tip that could solve the mystery of who committed the crime. Full Story »
Statesville's youngsters were tough down the stretch, but it was the steady hand of senior D.J. Edwards that carried the Greyhounds to victory. Full Story »
Gaston Christian, the third ranked 2A team in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association, took control early Thursday night and cruised to a 58-35 win over Statesville Christian. Full Story »
The special educational program was held at the Kiwanis regularly scheduled meeting and was presented by the Enola Group. Full Story »
The Burke County Health Department is now able to offer the H1N1 vaccine, nasal spray or flu shot, to all persons wanting to receive the vaccine. Full Story »
Don't blink or you could miss the group of elementary school girls running by as they complete a 5k-race. Full Story »
As the off-roading season comes to an end at Brown Mountain Off Highway Vehicle trails, the Trail Jammers Club is taking initiative by cleaning up the 5 miles of trails available to four-wheel vehicles. Full Story »
It took approximately 94 cups of flour, 187 tablespoons of butter, 31 tablespoons of ginger, 31 eggs, 15 cups of molasses, two high schools and one church to pull it off, but Beth Browning and her coworkers brought together the right ingredients to raise money and awareness for their work.Browning examines children for abuse at the Child Advocacy Center, nicknamed the Gingerbread House. Full Story »
Jackass Penguins take a walk at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Japan. AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye
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