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(4/7/06) In the past week, a handful of North Carolina House Democrats have spoken out against Jim Black staying on as Speaker of the House. A caucus has been requested to deliberate Black's future. That news follows months of controversy and investigations surrounding the Matthews lawmaker. WFAE's Scott Graf talks with North Carolina State political science professor Andrew Taylor about the situation.

(4/5/06) The three candidates vying for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools superintendent met with business and community leaders as part of their daylong meet and greet with the public.In this report, WFAE's Simone Orendain highlights their views on two major issues in the school district.

(04/06/06) President Bush visited Charlotte Wednesday to talk about terrorism and the Iraq war. The President also answered questions from several audience members. Mr. Bush spoke a lot about his committment to bring democracy to Iraq. He called Iraq the central front in the war on terror and said an early withdraw would embolden the enemy and send the wrong message to United States troops and their families.

(04/06/06) - Guilford County Schools Superintendent Terry Grier withdrew his name as a finalist to head Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Grier was in the running with two others for the job in the bigger school district. But he said at a news conference this afternoon that his heart wasn't in it and that's why he dropped out. Grier also says he feels a deep moral commitment to the children of Guilford County. There were reports that community leaders in Greensboro urged Grier to remain in the district.

(04/05/06) An officer who was shot in the head today while serving a warrant is out of surgery and a suspect in the shooting is in custody. Doctors at CMC said 37-year old officer Kayvan Hazrati was in serious, but stable condition following surgery. The shooting happened late this morning on Norcroft Drive off W.T. Harris Boulevard in the University Research Park area.
Police identify the suspect as 32-year old Christopoher Dennis Ellerbe. Police were trying to arrest him on a rape warrant in South Carolina.

(4/5/06) Three finalists for CMS Superintendant will meet Mecklenburg County residents Wednesday evening at East Mecklenburg High School. The forum will be held from 6:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. The public will have 45 minutes with each candidate. The finalists also had a full day of meetings scheduled Wednesday with community and business leaders, CMS teachers and other employees, and the media.

(04/05/06) An officer who was shot in the head today while serving a warrant is out of surgery and doing well, a Charlotte city spokeswoman says. Doctors at CMC say 37-year-old Officer Kavan Hazrati is in serious, but stable condition. Doctors were successfully able to remove the bullet. The shooting happened late this morning on Norcroft Drive off W.T. Harris Boulevard in the Mallard Creek/University Research Park area. Police say the suspect is barricaded inside his home and apparently holding his brother against his will. W.T. Harris remains closed between Mallard Creek Rd.

(04/05/06) An officer who was shot in the head today while serving a warrant is out of surgery and a suspect in the shooting is in custody. Doctors at CMC said 37-year old officer Kayvan Hazrati was in serious, but stable condition following surgery. The shooting happened late this morning on Norcroft Drive off W.T. Harris Boulevard in the University Research Park area.
Police identify the suspect as 32-year old Christopoher Dennis Ellerbe. Police were trying to arrest him on a rape warrant in South Carolina.

(4/5/06) Three finalists for CMS Superintendant will meet Mecklenburg County residents Wednesday evening at East Mecklenburg High School. The forum will be held from 6:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. The public will have 45 minutes with each candidate. The finalists also had a full day of meetings scheduled Wednesday with community and business leaders, CMS teachers and other employees, and the media.

(04/04/06) Duke women's basketball teams plays for the national title tonight. The Blue Devils take on Maryland in the ACC championship game. Tip-off is just after 8:30.