News 14 - Charlotte North Carolina

In honor of National Recovery Month, Gen. Barry McCaffrey recognized the success of the Wilmington Treatment Center and said it serves as a national model in how its workers help military members recover from alcohol addiction and substance abuse.

Three more jurors were seated Wednesday in the Demetrius Montgomery murder trial, bringing the total to 10. Two more jurors and at least two alternates are needed before opening statements can begin.

Looking for new ways to raise student achievement in the classroom, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools formed a committee to find the best way to put fundraising and charitable giving to use and eventually attract even more donors for the cause.

People who live and work in downtown Burlington have a new tool. The city now has free internet access available to people in the downtown area.

Gov. Bev Perdue declared a state of emergency Wednesday for North Carolina in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Earl. The order calls for all state and local government agencies to cooperate in implementing the emergency operations plan.

The advisory group selected to make recommendations to Governor Bev Perdue on how to select a new commander for the State Highway Patrol has turned over its recommendations. It says the next leader should be selected from within the current ranks.

Marvin Austin is suspended indefinitely from the University of North Carolina football team. Coach Butch Davis said in a press release that "the decision is not a result of the ongoing NCAA review" and that Austin "has violated team rules."

A hurricane warning has been issued for the North Carolina coast as powerful Hurricane Earl approaches the East Coast. The warning is issued for Carteret County north to the Outer Banks and Virginia. A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Cape Fear region.

New applications for smartphones, computers and iPads can enhance enjoyment of the U.S. Open tennis tournament. NY1's Technology reporter Adam Balkin filed the following Tech Talk report.

The classic french salad "nicoise" is made with green beans, potatoes, eggs, tomatoes, olives and capers and finished with tuna. It is often fresh seared tuna, but Chef Dan Eaton uses jarred prime olive oil packed tuna in this segment of Cooking at Home.

Declaring no victory after seven years of bloodshed, President Barack Obama on Tuesday ended the U.S. combat mission in Iraq, telling millions who were divided over the war in his country and around the world: "It is time to turn the page."

The North Carolina Turnpike Authority received final approval Tuesday for the Monroe connector-bypass route. Now that the route has been chosen, engineers will establish a list of properties in the proposed right of way.

Hyde County emergency management officials plan a Wednesday morning evacuation of Ocracoke Island. The decision came late Tuesday, as the hurricane whipped across the Caribbean with winds of up to 135 mph.

A hurricane watch has been issued for most of the North Carolina coast ahead of Hurricane Earl. Earl is a Category 4 storm with winds near 135 mph. It's about 1,000 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras.

Two new voter surveys paint very different pictures of the expected result in North Carolina's 8th District Congressional race. One national poll shows voters leaning toward Republicans but a local poll conducted by Democrats shows the incumbent with a hefty lead.

A Jacksonville teen on Tuesday got to meet the medical robot that gave her the ability to breathe normally again.

After three and a half days of questioning, seven jurors were seated Tuesday in the trial of Demetrius Montgomery, the man accused of killing Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers Jeff Shelton and Sean Clark in 2007.

The National Parks Service is closing Cape Lookout National Seashore, home of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, in preparation of Hurricane Earl. The park will officially close at 5 p.m. Wednesday and officials hope to reopen it by Saturday depending on the impact of the storm.

Some Fort Bragg families may get answers on Tuesday about unexplained infant deaths on the army post. Fort Bragg leaders will host a round table discussion on the post's response to the deaths.

There were some unusual trucks behind Fire Station 12 in High Point and some men in Hazmat gear Tuesday as workers are replacing air conditioning duct work and cleaning up after mold was discovered in the station.