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Former UNC system president Bill Friday hospitalized

The president emeritus of the University of North Carolina system is in the hospital in critical condition. William Friday is at UNC Hospital, but there are no other details on his condition. Friday retired in 1986 after serving three decades as president of the UNC system.

Wake Forest school chairman voices concern over high-speed rail project

As the Southeast High Speed Light Rail project moves along the public got an update this week on revisions to the proposal as well as a chance to give input on a light rail system that could end up being in some North Carolinians backyard in the future.

Short session gavels into session with annexation, casinos on docket

State lawmakers are back at work for their so-called short session. Legislators said they will need about six weeks to complete their work, which includes making budget adjustments in the two year spending plan and a long list of other high profile proposals.

Eleven students injured in Knightdale school bus fire

Authorities responded Wednesday afternoon to the scene of a school bus fire in Knightdale. The bus involved was coming from Wendell Middle School. Authorities from Wake County Public Schools say a hose on the equipment on the back of the bus came apart and released some hot steam.

Defense claims mental illness in Williford murder trial

The murder trial began for the man accused of killing state board of education member Kathy Taft in March 2010. Jason Williford, 32, pleaded not guilty to murder, rape and burglary. Defense attorney Ernest Connor says Williford can't be held responsible for his actions because he is mentally ill.

Defense rests; John Edwards, mistress will not testify

Attorneys for John Edwards say they will not call the former presidential candidate or his mistress Rielle Hunter to testify at his campaign corruption trial. Defense attorneys also told a federal judge they expect to rest their case later Wednesday.

Pots and spoons protest targets General Assembly policies

Some unusually loud noises could be heard Wednesday outside the Legislative Building in Raleigh. Residents gathered for a pots and spoons protest against what they call an out-of-control General Assembly.

Kathy Taft murder trial to start today in Raleigh

Opening statements get underway Wednesday in Raleigh today in the trial of a man accused of killing state Board of Education member Kathy Taft. Jason Williford is charged with first-degree murder, rape and first-degree burglary. It took five weeks to seat 12 jurors and three alternates for this trial. The final alternate juror was chosen on Monday.

Legislature opens short session amid protests

State lawmakers are back in Raleigh today to begin work in their so-called short session. They will talk about the budget and other issues. News 14 Carolina's Loretta Boniti joins us from the legislative building on Jones Street in downtown Raleigh with the latest.

Gen. Assembly to take up budget, other issues in short session

The legislative building has been quiet for the past few months, but it will be bustling with activity Wednesday. That's when lawmakers return to town. The top order of business is the budget. Halfway through the two year spending plan, adjustments will need to be made. But legislative leaders say the changes shouldn't be too drastic.

Wake school board takes up transportation in student assignment plan

There is still concern in the Wake County Public School System about how some students will get to class next school year. This comes after several students were assigned new schools to attend after parents made their selection in the student assignment plan.

Amile Jefferson signs with Duke

Star high school forward Amile Jefferson has signed with Duke. School officials said Tuesday night that Jefferson signed his letter of intent to play for the Blue Devils this fall. Coach Mike Krzyzewski says Jefferson is "a perfect young man for Duke University."

Sports Night 1-on-1: Bobcats TV analyst Dell Curry

As we showed you earlier in the program, News 14 Carolina's Tim Baier had a chance to play golf for charity. After they finished up their round at the Williams Wilson Invitational, he caught up with Charlotte Bobcats TV analyst Dell Curry to talk golf and the off-season prospects for Charlotte's NBA team.

Point and Shoot: Will Duke's freshman class carry to a national title?

With the talent of Duke's incoming freshman class, what are their chances at a national title next year?

Krzyzewski not likely to return for 2016 Olympics

Mike Krzyzewski says he thinks the London Olympics will be his last coaching the United States. The Duke coach was brought in before the 2008 Games to revive a struggling Olympic team, which had finished a disappointing third in Athens.

Sports Night 1-on-1: NASCAR Driver Marcos Ambrose

We welcome in a Ford driver this evening as we talk NASCAR and the upcoming races at Charlotte Motor Speedway. News 14 Carolina's Tim Baier joined a special guest in studio, Marcos Ambrose.

Lemon blueberry pound cake with brown sugar sour cream

Chef Dan Eaton makes a lemon, blueberry and buttermilk pound cake. And although it's already pretty rich on its own, he serves it up with an optional dollop of brown sugar sour cream.

Beef tortilla soup

Chef Dan Eaton shows you how to make tortilla soup but instead of using chicken, he uses ground beef and tops it off with avocado, grated cheese and cilantro.

Chicken, asparagus and rice soup

If you have leftover rotisserie chicken, you can use the bones to make some homemade chicken stock for soup. Dan Eaton does just that and adds rice, asparagus and other assorted vegetables. Feel free to experiment with your own ingredients in this hearty meal.