North Carolina News

The Longest Week: Carolinas Worn Out By Florence

Hurricane Florence is still wearing out the Carolinas, where residents have endured an agonizing week of violent winds, torrential rain, widespread flooding, power outages and death.

Former Lincoln County Daycare Worker Convicted Of Child Abuse

A former Denver daycare worker has been found guilty of Misdemeanor Child Abuse.

NCDOT Fines I-77 Mobility Partners $3.2 Million For Dump Truck Accident

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has fined I-77 Mobility Partners $3.2 million after a dump truck accident shut down I-77 northbound last month.

Floodwaters Inundate Lake At NC Power Plant, Raising Alarm

Duke Energy activated a high-level emergency alert at a retired coal-fired power plant in North Carolina as floodwaters from the nearby Cape Fear River overtopped an earthen dike at the facility and inundated a large lake, raising concerns of a potential breach.

Hurricane Florence Impacts Farms, Industrial Sites Across The State

It's been nearly a week since Hurricane Florence tore through the Carolinas.

American Red Cross: Blood Donors Needed After Hurricane Florence

As the American Red Cross responds to Hurricane Florence, blood and platelet donors are urged to give when it’s safe to travel to care for patients in the storm’s path and across the country.

Motorcyclist Injured After 3-Car Crash On I-85 Northbound

A motorcyclist is seriously hurt after an accident that occurred on I-85 northbound early Thursday.

Charlotte JROTC Instructor Charged With Sexual Assault Involving Students

A JROTC instructor at Independence High School is facing several charges related to the sexual assault of two students.

Amber Alert Canceled After 2-Year-Old And Alleged Abductor Found

An Amber Alert was issued Wednesday evening for 2-year-old Ezra Jones out of Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Frustration Builds As Carolina Residents Wait To Go Home

Exhaustion and frustration are building in the Carolinas as thousands of people wait to go home days after Hurricane Florence unleashed epic floods blamed for at least 37 deaths, including those of two women who drowned when a sheriff’s van taking them to a mental health facility was swept off a road.

Officials: Gaston County High School Student Had Hit List Of Teachers, Students

A Gaston County high school student is facing charges after police say he made a hit list and threatened fellow students and teachers.

School Closings, Delays Continue As A Result Of Hurricane Florence's Impact

Several school districts have announced closures due to the lingering impacts of Hurricane Florence.

CMS Waives Schools Days Missed Due To Hurricane Florence

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced Wednesday they will wave the three days missed due to Hurricane Florence.

City Of Monroe Lakes Operating On Normal Schedule

The City of Monroe Water Resources Department says that all lakes are open and operating on a normal schedule.

Monroe Police To Assist Boiling Springs Lake In Aftermath Of Hurricane Florence

Nine police officers from the City of Monroe Police Department will be heading to Boiling Springs Lake in eastern North Carolina with equipment to assist law enforcement in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.

Hollywood is Coming to Perry’s

Gorgeous jewelry from some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities is coming to Perry’s this week!

President Trump Visits North Carolina As Governor Pleads For Patience

With Wilmington still mostly an island surrounded by Hurricane Florence’s floodwaters and people waiting for hours for handouts of necessities like food, North Carolina’s governor is pleading with thousands of evacuees to be patient and not return home just yet.