NASCAR says it’s still analyzing Jeremy Mayfield’s latest drug test

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR says it’s still analyzing Jeremy Mayfield’s latest drug test.

NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield willing to sell race team after failed sponsorship search

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Unable to find funding since his suspension for failing a random drug test, Jeremy Mayfield is considering selling his race team.

Attorney: Mayfield to skip Chicago after failing to find sponsorship, ride for Saturday’s race

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says he will not go to Chicago for this weekend’s NASCAR race.

Mayfield lawyer: NASCAR driver had two drug tests Monday _ one at lab, one at home with NASCAR

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says the NASCAR driver was tested twice for drugs on Monday — once at an independent laboratory and once at his home by NASCAR.

NASCAR cites potential for fatalities in asking appeals court to restore Mayfield’s suspension

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR on Wednesday asked an appeals court to ban Jeremy Mayfield from racing, alleging the participation of “a proven methamphetamine user” could lead to fatal consequences for other competitors and fans.

Witnesses: Man matching SC serial killer description shot to death in NC; police can’t confirm

GASTONIA, N.C. — A man matching the description of a suspected serial killer was shot to death by North Carolina police early Monday, witnesses said, and South Carolina authorities were on the scene investigating.

NASCAR asks court to reverse ruling, restore driver Jeremy Mayfield’s drug suspension

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR asked a federal judge Monday to reverse the ruling that lifted driver Jeremy Mayfield’s indefinite suspension for failing a random drug test.

SC police on scene of fatal NC shooting some 30 miles from serial killings

GASTONIA, N.C. — South Carolina authorities are on the scene of a fatal North Carolina shooting Monday, about 30 miles from a city terrorized by a serial killer blamed for five deaths.

Fireworks blasts kill 4 on NC island and 1 in Pa; 25 hurt in Ind. pedestrian bridge collapse

OCRACOKE, N.C. — Five people working on Independence Day fireworks shows were killed by explosions, four of them by a single blast that rocked this remote village on the Outer Banks.

Fireworks blasts kill 3 on NC island and 1 in Pa; 25 hurt in Ind. pedestrian bridge collapse

OCRACOKE, N.C. — Four people working on Independence Day fireworks shows were killed by explosions, three of them by a single blast that rocked this remote village on the Outer Banks islands.

3 dead from NC fireworks explosion, 1 in Pa. blast; 25 hurt in Ind. pedestrian bridge collapse

OCRACOKE, N.C. — A third worker who had been preparing for an Independence Day celebration died from injuries suffered when a truckload of fireworks exploded on a dock at a remote North Carolina island, authorities said.

3rd person dies from injuries suffered when truckload of fireworks blew up on remote NC island

OCRACOKE, N.C. — A third worker who had been preparing for an Independence Day celebration died from injuries suffered when a truckload of fireworks exploded on a dock at a remote North Carolina island, authorities said.

Fireworks explosion on remote NC island kills 2, hurts 3; witness says blast heard across town

OCRACOKE, N.C. — A truckload of fireworks exploded Saturday morning on a dock at a remote North Carolina island, killing two workers and critically injuring three others preparing for an Independence Day celebration, authorities said.

Fireworks explosion on remote NC island kills 1, hurts 4; witness says blast heard across town

OCRACOKE, N.C. — A truckload of fireworks exploded Saturday morning on a remote North Carolina island dock, killing one worker and critically injuring four others preparing for an Independence Day celebration, authorities said.

Fireworks explode on remote NC island, injuring several; witness says blast heard across town

OCRACOKE, N.C. — Authorities say a fireworks explosion on a North Carolina island only reachable by ferry has injured several people.

Bank of America authorizes $713 million payment to government under TARP

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America Corp. said Thursday its board has authorized roughly $713 million in dividend payments to the U.S. government under the troubled asset relief program.

Officials say 1 Marine killed, several injured in fighting in southern Afghanistan offensive

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — The Marine Corps says one Marine has been killed in fighting in southern Afghanistan during a major offensive against the Taliban.

AP Newsbreak: Longtime John Edwards loyalist, ex-aide mum as he appears at federal courthouse

RALEIGH, N.C. — An ex-aide to John Edwards who claimed he fathered a child born to the mistress of the two-time Democratic presidential candidate spent Wednesday in a federal courthouse, but declined to talk with a reporter about an investigation into his former boss.

AP Newsbreak: Former John Edwards aide at courthouse amid investigation into campaign funds

RALEIGH, N.C. — A longtime loyalist and aide to two-time Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards spent the day in a federal courthouse Wednesday amid an investigation into how his former boss spent campaign funds.

Mayfield heads into federal court to fight NASCAR’s drug suspension

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield is in court trying to get his indefinite suspension from NASCAR lifted by a federal judge.

Pantry buys 38 convenience stores as it enters Mobile, Ala., market

SANFORD, N.C. — Pantry Inc. has bought 38 convenience stores from Herndon Oil Corp. as it enters the Mobile, Ala., market, the company said Tuesday.

Jewel maker Charles & Colvard names Charles Lein to board

MORRISVILLE, N.C. — Charles & Colvard Ltd. on Monday announced the appointment of Charles D. Lein to the synthetic gem maker’s board.

NC State linebacker Nate Irving in good condition after Sunday car crash

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina State linebacker Nate Irving is recovering from surgery after being hurt in a car crash.

NC State linebacker Nate Irving suffers broken leg, collapsed lung in car accident

RALEIGH, N.C. — Officials say North Carolina State linebacker Nate Irving has been charged with careless and reckless driving after a wreck that broke his leg and collapsed a lung.

Amazon.com decides to end NC commission program due to potential new sales tax

RALEIGH, N.C. — Amazon.com said Friday it has pulled the plug on commissions for North Carolina Web sites that make referrals to the online retailer because a law designed to collect sales taxes on these transactions could soon be enacted.

Smithfield Packing, union agree on contract at huge NC plant, schedule vote to start June 30

TAR HEEL, N.C. — Smithfield Packing Co. and the union that worked for years to organize one of the world’s largest pork slaughterhouses said Friday they reached a tentative agreement on their first contract for the plant.

Charles & Colvard appoint new chief financial officer

MORRISVILLE, N.C. — Jeweler Charles & Colvard said Thursday that its board has appointed Timothy Krist as its chief financial officer.

BofA plans to complete debt exchange soon, boosting capital by more than $33.9B Feds required

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America Corp. said Thursday it will raise more money than the government said it needed in order to withstand a deepening recession.

BofA completes debt exchange, has increased capital by more than $33.9B government requirement

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bank of America Corp. said Thursday it will raise more money than the government said it needed in order to withstand a deepening recession.

Truck wreck with hazardous material closes Interstate 40 for 20 miles in NC mountains

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — Eastbound lanes are reopening on Interstate 40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee line after a truck wreck and hazardous materials leak stopped traffic in both directions for several hours.