Murder charges against a Wilson man are reduced, Carolina footballs players are robbed and sexually assaulted, and Gov. Mike Easley calls for higher water prices.
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WRAL News REWIND: Dec. 16-22
Murder charges against a Wilson man are reduced, Carolina footballs players are robbed and sexually assaulted, and Gov. Mike Easley calls for higher water prices.
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TOP STORY: Charges Reduced in James Johnson Case
A murder charge against a Wilson man who spent three years in jail awaiting trial have been dismissed, but James Johnson faced a new charge Wednesday of accessory after the fact in connection with the 2004 shooting death of Brittany Willis.
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TOP STORY: Women Charged With Sexually Assaulting UNC Football Players
Three UNC football players were the victims in a kidnapping, robbery and sexual assault incident involving two women, the university confirmed Thursday afternoon.
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TOP STORY: Easley: Be 'Patriotic,' Conserve Water
Saying it was everyone's "patriotic duty" to conserve water in the face of the worst drought in North Carolina history, Gov. Mike Easley on Thursday called for water systems statewide to implement tiered water pricing for excessive water use.
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SUNDAY: Rain Is Early Gift for Triangle
Mother Nature delivered an early Christmas gift to the drought-parched Triangle: not snow but rain – the region's first significant rainfall since late October.
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MONDAY: State Ponders How to Pay $700M Owed to Schools
State lawmakers have to find a way to pay about $700 million to North Carolina school districts in the coming years because of a court ruling last week.
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MONDAY: Durham Eyes Surcharge to Boost Water Conservation
As crews began tapping an abandoned quarry Monday to deliver more water to the city, one Durham official called for a 10 percent surcharge on local water bills to help pay for the costs of the ongoing drought.
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MONDAY: Girl's 911 Call Gets Help to Unconscious Mom
A 6-year-old called 911 Friday morning to summon help for her mother, who fell unconscious while getting her children ready for school, police said Monday.
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MONDAY: Returned Search Warrants Provide New Insight in Cooper Murder Probe
Investigators found a pistol and bullets inside the home of Samuel James Cooper, and six of the bullets are the same type used in at least three of the five homicides he's charged with committing, according to search warrants.
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MONDAY: Clinton Campaigns for Wife in Raleigh
Former President Bill Clinton arrived in the Triangle on Monday to campaign for his wife.
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MONDAY: 2 Killed in Fayetteville Wreck
Skibo Road in Fayetteville reopened Monday more than four hours after a fatal accident.
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TUESDAY: Charlotte Mayor Mulls GOP Bid for Governor
Republican Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory hasn't officially entered the race for North Carolina governor, but polls show he would be a strong contender for office.
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TUESDAY: Twins' Birth Mother Gets Probation, Fine in Kidnapping Case
A birth mother who kidnapped twins from their adoptive family in Apex was sentenced Tuesday to five years' probation and other penalties.
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WEDNESDAY: Canes, Centennial Authority Face Off Over RBC Lease
Negotiations between the Carolina Hurricanes and the state authority that owns the RBC Center over an extension of the team's lease at the arena are on thin ice.
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WEDNESDAY: Cary Looks at Boosting New-Home Impact Fees
Mayor Harold Weibrecht says current residents should not have to carry the whole cost of growth. Developers say raising fees would be a repeated mistake.
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WEDNESDAY: Moore Criticized for Parton Theatre Financing Deal
A gubernatorial candidate has been drawn into the funding debate over the Randy Parton Theatre in Roanoke Rapids.
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WEDNESDAY: Missing 82-Year-Old Back at Home
An 82-year-old Romanian man who went missing from his home was found alive and safe a few blocks near his home. He was taken to WakeMed to be evaluated but was back home Wednesday night.
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WEDNESDAY: Death Penalty Sought in 12-Year-Old's Slaying
At least one of five teens charged in the September shooting death of a 12-year-old Moore County girl could face the death penalty if convicted, authorities said Wednesday.
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WEDNESDAY: Chapel Hill Duplex Fire Leaves 11 Homeless
A fire broke out early Wednesday at a two-story duplex in Chapel Hill.
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THURSDAY: Resources Sought for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
More resources are needed to help area homeowners in danger of foreclosure, state and local officials said.
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THURSDAY: Wake to Examine Impact of Wells on Falls Lake
Wake County plans to study the effects of private wells on the area water supply.
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THURSDAY: Nifong Wants Civil Lawsuit Dismissed
Mike Nifong's attorney said Wednesday that he plans to file a motion to dismiss a civil a lawsuit filed by the three former Duke lacrosse players the former district attorney sought to prosecute last year.
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FRIDAY: Water Conservation Levels Off in Raleigh
After falling steadily during the fall, water use in Raleigh has leveled off in recent weeks, which could require creativity by city officials to cut consumption even more.
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FRIDAY: Police Identify Person of 'High Interest' in Fatal Home Invasion
Rocky Mount police have identified "a person of high interest" in the apparent residential break-in Friday that left two women dead and a man in critical condition.
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FRIDAY: 3rd Suspect in Orange Co. Slaying Wanted in 2 Durham Shootings
Durham police officers apprehended a third man wanted in at least three shootings in Durham and Orange County.
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FRIDAY: Child Support Lawsuit Dropped Against Dwayne Dail
A child support lawsuit for back child support against a Wayne County man who spent 18 years in prison for a crime he did not commit has been dropped.