Investigators in Isle of Wight County have arrested one man and are trying to identify the second suspect in the theft of copper pipes wire from a building.

GREENSBORO, N.C.  An ex-speechwriter for John Edwards will take the witness stand at the former presidential candidate's corruption trial.

By Gary D. Robertson  RALEIGH, N.C.  The Democrats' campaign sprint to decide on a fall election rival to Republican Pat McCrory could end today as primary voters choose among six candidates for a potential successor to one-term Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue.

PORTSMOUTH The city is holding its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony today to honor officers who died in the line of duty. The 2 p.m. event will be held at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 2714 Frederick Blvd. To learn more, call 757-393-8752, Ext. 10.  

By Emery P. Dalesio  RALEIGH, N.C.  The national debate over gay marriage turns its attention South on today, as North Carolina could be on the verge of becoming the next state to pass a constitutional amendment defining marriage as solely between a man and a woman.

NORFOLK The School Board will discuss its district growth model as well as parental accountability and discipline issues at its regular work session today. The meeting will be held at Poplar Halls Elementary School, 5523 Pebble Lane. It starts at 4 p.m.    

By Jeff Lawson Skies will be mainly clear and conditions comfortable overnight, with lows in the mid- to upper 50s. Skies will be partly sunny today, with highs in the mid- to upper 70s. Tonight there should be increasing clouds with a chance for a shower late. Lows should be in the low 60s.

Shipyard partner had planned to build its prototype in the Cheseapeake Bay

Global wind giant Gamesa is building an offshore wind turbine prototype in Spain instead of Virginia, citing U.S. regulatory conditions.

PORTSMOUTH The School Board and City Council clawed at each other's credibility Monday in a joint meeting triggered by disagreement on whether the division has surplus money that would eliminate the need for additional city funding next year.

MORGANTON, N.C. Deputies in Burke County have seized 105 dogs and puppies from a Morganton home where authorities were preparing to post a notice that the animals weren’t in compliance with their rabies tags.