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Wake County Schools narrows superintendent finalists to three

The Wake County School Board has narrowed its list of superintendent candidates down to just three finalists. The announcement came on Tuesday. The finalists are Dana Bedden, Ann Clark, and James Merrill.

NC Medicaid shortfall now $330 million-plus

The North Carolina office that oversees Medicaid says the funding shortfall for the government health insurance program is more than $330 million. Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos said Tuesday the shortfall has grown $85 million above the $248 million projected by Gov. Pat McCrory's administration earlier this month.

Veterans, service members inspire one another at the Valor Games

Over three days, more than 100 ill, wounded and injured veterans and active duty service members are competing in a variety of paralympic-style sporting events. The first day of competition got underway at the Dean Smith Center at UNC Chapel Hill.

Educators debate school voucher bill

It's a bill aimed at using public money to give parents access to private school education and one that has caused a lot of discussion amongst educators. Tuesday members of the state house heard from the public on what is known as the 'Opportunity Scholarship Act'.

Acquaintances, former co-workers testify in trial of former NC Rep. LaRoque

People who knew and worked with former State Representative Stephen LaRoque took the stand Tuesday as Federal Prosecutors continued to try to prove he stole money from nonprofit organizations. LaRoque is facing several charges including theft specifically with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a non-profit organization he created.

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team arrives in Oklahoma to support storm victims

Help is pouring into Oklahoma to assist families and first responders in the areas hardest hit by Monday's tornado. The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is one of the agencies already on the ground and more chaplains are currently en route.

Medical examiner revises Oklahoma twister death toll to 24

The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including nine children. Spokeswoman Amy Elliott said Tuesday morning that she believes some victims were counted twice in the early chaos of the storm.

ECU student killed in wreck police say caused by wet weather

Police say the wet weather is to blame for a crash that killed 20-year-old Elizabeth Griffiths, an East Carolina student from Raleigh. A pickup truck driven by 17-year-old Mitchell Wilkerson hydroplaned on Arlington Road Monday and slammed into her.

Battleship NC license plates soon to sail into production

License plates featuring the Battleship North Carolina could soon be on the way. Applications for the First in Flight license plates are now being taken. At least 300 people with registered vehicles must apply for the plates in order to move forward with the plate production.

Closing arguments begin in Mario McNeill murder trial

Closing arguments are expected to begin Tuesday in the Mario McNeill murder trial. He is accused of raping and killing 5-year-old Shaniya Davis in 2009. A conference between the defense, prosecution and judge was held Monday to decide what charge the judge will give the jury after closing arguments.

Defense attorneys begin calling witnesses in Abaroa murder trial

Defense attorneys in the Raven Abaroa murder trial began calling witnesses to the stand Tuesday in a Durham courtroom, who are painting a different picture of their client. The defendant is accused of stabbing his pregnant wife Janet to death in 2005. On Monday, the state rested its case.

Charlotte Bobcats chairman Michael Jordan: team will change name to Hornets

Charlotte Bobcats chairman Michael Jordan announced that the team will change its name and become the Hornets once again. The team will officially become the Charlotte Hornets for the 2014-2015 season.

QB Mitchell decides on North Carolina State

Former Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell says he is transferring to North Carolina State to play his final season. Mitchell was granted his release from the Razorbacks earlier this month, following a spring competition for the starting position that ended with the senior listed as the second-team quarterback to sophomore Brandon Allen.

Winston-Salem City Council approves coliseum sale to Wake Forest

After about three-years of negotiations, the Winston-Salem City Council on Monday voted 5-2, approving the sale of the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum to Wake Forest University. The council also unanimously approved an intent to sell Bowman Gray Stadium to Winston-Salem State University.

Thousands of NASCAR fans camp out for race week

Just across the highway from the Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR fans from around the world are taking part in a unique racing tradition. During the two weeks that make up the “10 Greatest Days in Racing” as many as 20,000 race fans will fill the Speedway's campgrounds.

UNC's Moran named ACC baseball player of year

North Carolina third baseman Colin Moran is the Atlantic Coast Conference's player of the year and teammate Kent Emanuel is its pitcher of the year. Moran leads the nation with 83 RBIs and hit .376 while becoming the seventh UNC player to win the ACC award.

Peanut butter oatmeal cookies

If you're a big fan of oatmeal cookies but not a big fan of the amount of butter that most recipes call for, you'll like today's Healthy at Home recipe. Chef Dan Eaton makes peanut butter oatmeal cookies that contain no butter whatsoever.

Steamed fresh artichokes with lemon, olive oil and mint

On today's Healthy at Home recipe, Chef Dan Eaton shows you just how easy it is to steam fresh artichokes. Although they're often served with melted butter and lemon juice for dipping, he adds some finely-chopped fresh mint to extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice for a healthier version.