Guilty plea anticipated in NY newborn kidnap case

February 9, 2012 - 11:36pm

NEW YORK (AP) — A prosecutor in a case against a North Carolina woman accused of snatching a newborn from a New York City hospital more than two decades ago says she will plead guilty Friday to criminal charges.

SC governor to help raise money for McCrory in NC

February 9, 2012 - 11:30pm

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina governor candidate Pat McCrory is getting more help raising money from a sitting Republican governor, Nikki Haley of South Carolina.

NC insurers wait on health care overhaul decision

By EMERY P. DALESIO | February 9, 2012 - 10:40pm

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is going overtime as it decides whether to stick with federal standards that could mean $12 million in rebates for more than 58,000 North Carolina residents who buy their own health insurance.

Cooper: NC to share $338M from mortgage settlement

February 9, 2012 - 8:39pm

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A settlement between 49 states, mortgage lenders and government authorities will help North Carolina homeowners now facing foreclosure and protect future buyers from abuses, state Attorney General Roy Cooper said Thursday.

NC banking regulator overseeing US mortgage deal

By EMERY P. DALESIO | February 9, 2012 - 8:11pm

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The regulator chosen by banks and attorneys general to oversee Thursday's $25 billion settlement over widespread mortgage abuses has a reputation for balancing the industry's health with consumer interests.

NC banking regulator overseeing US mortgage deal

By EMERY P. DALESIO | February 9, 2012 - 8:11pm

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's long-time banking commissioner is the choice of America's big banks and attorneys general to make sure a $25 billion settlement over widespread mortgage abuses is carried out.

New NC law could delay primary runoff by 3 weeks

By Gary D. Robertson | February 9, 2012 - 6:42pm

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — If a leading candidate fails to get more than 40 percent of the vote in a North Carolina primary election race this May, when is the runoff?

2 plead not guilty in Fayetteville child's death

February 9, 2012 - 4:06pm

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A Fayetteville woman charged with selling her 5-year-old daughter as a prostitute has pleaded not guilty in her death, as has the man charged with killing her.

Cigarette maker Lorillard 4Q profit grows 20 pct

By Michael Felberbaum | February 9, 2012 - 1:18pm

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Cigarette maker Lorillard Inc. said Thursday that its net income grew nearly 20 percent in the fourth quarter as it sold more cigarettes at higher prices.

UNC panel recommends 8.8 percent tuition increase

February 9, 2012 - 1:10pm

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — A University of North Carolina Board of Governors committee has recommended a proposal that would see college costs rise by more than $400 per student on average.

NC county looks to boost minority representation

February 9, 2012 - 12:43pm

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — Pasquotank County leaders are trying to come up with a redistricting plan that will pass federal muster and increase representation for black residents.

Website tracks coyote sightings in Charlotte area

February 9, 2012 - 12:22pm

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Mecklenburg County officials are discussing what should be done about a recent surge in reported coyote sightings.

Wake Forest to begin construction on new dorms

February 9, 2012 - 9:01am

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest University soon will be providing more space for its upperclassmen.

Disgraced lobbyist Abramoff in NC: DC unchanged

February 9, 2012 - 9:01am

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Disgraced Washington influence-peddler Jack Abramoff is telling a North Carolina audience about the Capitol Hill corruption in which he played a role.

Ex-Shuler aide to run for western NC Congress seat

February 9, 2012 - 2:22am

BRASSTOWN, N.C. (AP) — The former chief of staff to departing U.S. Rep.

Pendergraph says he's in to win NC's 9th District

February 8, 2012 - 10:35pm

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A Mecklenburg County commissioner and the county's former sheriff has quickly entered the race to succeed retiring Rep.

PSA flight lands safely in Charlotte after warning

February 8, 2012 - 10:29pm

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A PSA Airlines flight landed safely at Charlotte Douglas International Airport after the pilot was alerted by a warning light.

9 NC high school basketball players arrested

February 8, 2012 - 9:51pm

TARBORO, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say nine members of the SouthWest Edgecombe High School boys basketball team have been arrested and charged with breaking and entering after an incident at the school.

NC offshore energy panel: Drilling prospects iffy

February 8, 2012 - 8:54pm

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A science panel advising Gov.

Medical lab company adding 500 jobs near NC HQ

February 8, 2012 - 8:43pm

HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — A laboratory company that carries out and analyzes medical tests for doctors and hospitals will add 500 jobs at its North Carolina headquarters in the next five years.

Rules limit money use for NC governor's race

By Gary D. Robertson | February 8, 2012 - 8:40pm

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — More than $3 million in contributions for Democrats running for Congress or governor may not be used for its intended purpose because of the shake-up in North Carolina's governor's race.

NC Republicans: No recorded votes at next session

By Gary D. Robertson | February 8, 2012 - 5:21pm

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The announcement Wednesday by Republican legislative leaders that they won't hold votes on bills when lawmakers reconvene next week was greeted skeptically by Democrats following an after-midnight session and veto override last month.

United Tech downplays issuing stock for Goodrich

February 8, 2012 - 4:50pm

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The chief financial officer of United Technologies Corp. says the conglomerate will more likely sell business units than issue stock to finance its $16.4 billion purchase of aerospace supplier Goodrich Corp.

United Tech downplays issuing stock for Goodrich

February 8, 2012 - 4:50pm

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The chief financial officer of United Technologies Corp. says the conglomerate will more likely sell business units than issue stock to finance its $16.4 billion purchase of aerospace supplier Goodrich Corp.

28 more airports will test lower-hassle screening

By Eileen Sullivan | February 8, 2012 - 3:15pm

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new passenger screening program to make check-in more convenient for certain travelers is being expanded to 28 more major U.S. airports, the government said Wednesday.