Police: Pregnant woman tries to rob NC bank, but leaves after getting call on cell phone

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Police are looking for a pregnant woman they say tried to rob a North Carolina bank at gunpoint but left empty-handed after answering her cell phone. Fayetteville police spokeswoman Teresa Chance said Wednesday the woman had a handgun and demanded money when she entered a Carter Bank & Trust branch at 9:43 a.m. Tuesday.

Richard Childress shakes up crews for slumping drivers Harvick and Mears

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Richard Childress Racing will swap the crews for slumping drivers Kevin Harvick and Casey Mears following this weekend’s race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Yates Racing gives Labonte new crew chief Ben Leslie for No. 96 Ford

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bobby Labonte will have a new crew chief starting this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.

Linda Ronstadt adds Spanish flair to this year’s MerleFest in NC mountains

WILKESBORO, N.C. — Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Travis Tritt are among the many acts performing at this year’s MerleFest in the North Carolina mountains.

A fantastic Finn-ish: Jokinen’s last-second goal helps Hurricanes beat Devils 4-3, even series

RALEIGH, N.C. — Jussi Jokinen couldn’t beat Martin Brodeur with his stick.

What a Finn-ish! Jokinen’s dramatic goal helps Hurricanes beat Devils 4-3, even playoff series

RALEIGH, N.C. — Jussi Jokinen deflected in Dennis Seidenberg’s slap shot with 0.2 seconds remaining and the Carolina Hurricanes evened their series with New Jersey at two games apiece by beating the Devils 4-3 Tuesday night.

Capital One posts wider first-quarter loss than expected, shares fall after market

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Capital One Financial Corp. reported a $176.1 million first-quarter loss Tuesday, citing escalating credit losses and setting aside more money for bad loans.

NASCAR places Earnhardt, Mears on 6-race probation for bumps in Phoenix skirmish

CONCORD, N.C. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Casey Mears were penalized Tuesday for intentionally bumping cars after the race at Phoenix International Raceway.

NASCAR places Earnhardt, Mears on 6-race probation for Phoenix skirmish

CONCORD, N.C. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Casey Mears have been placed on probation by NASCAR for intentionally hitting each other following the race at Phoenix International Raceway.