Durham 259 Middlesex 11-2 | County Championship Division One match report

Durham's Phil Mustard reached his half-century with a disciplined display against Middlesex in the Division One match. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty ...

Foreign-owned companies honored in Charlotte

Three foreign-owned companies with operations in Charlotte were honored Wednesday at the 16th annual Mayor’s International Community Awards, an event designed to shine a spotlight on the local philanthropic efforts of international businesses. Three individuals were also given awards at the luncheon, which was held at the Westin hotel and drew an estimated 350 attendees -- including Gov. ...

NCDOT Use ÂSafetySelfieÂ’ to promote seatbelt use

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is launching a new social media component of its annual "Click It or Ticket" seatbeat campaign. Throughout the “Click or Ticket” campaign, which began Monday and lasts through June 2, North Carolinians are asked to use their cell phones to take pictures of themselves and post them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest. These ...

Memorial Day picnic deals

Planning to gather with friends and family this long holiday weekend then be sure to check out the deals available at the local grocery stores. How to Read the List Below: Coupon Source followed by the date of insert Insert Codes: SS = Smart Source RP=Red Plum P&G = Proctor and Gamble *special thanks to SouthernSavers.com for the coupon match ups. BI-LO 1. ...

Police Man poses as officer in bar with stolen uniform handcuffs taser

Authorities in Union County arrested a man they say stole a police uniform, taser and handcuffs and walked into a bar posing as an officer. Christopher Melton, of Marshville, is charged with impersonating a law enforcement official, possession of a weapon in a bar and possession of stolen property. Marshville Police say Melton broke into a Red Springs police patrol unit and stole a uniform, ...