North Carolina News

Union County Board of Education Approves Realignment Plan

At its March 6 meeting, the Board of Education approved a realignment plan that will go into effect beginning in the 2018-19 school year.

Rowan County Deputies Search Home After Complaints Of Drug, Gang Activity

Deputies made two arrests Tuesday after searching a home where residents complained possible drug and gang activities were taking place.

Deputies: Lincoln County Man Makes Fake Bomb Threat After Company Let Him Go

A Lincoln County man turned himself in Tuesday for allegedly making a fake bomb threat after losing his job back in February.

South Carolina, App State Baseball Game At BB&T Ballpark Canceled Due To Weather

Tonight's baseball game at BB&T Ballpark between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Appalachian State Mountaineers has been canceled due to inclement weather.

Belmont Abbey College Student Charged With Sex Offense

A Belmont Abbey college student is facing sex offense charges.

Hickory Ridge High School Evacuated Due To Bomb Threat

Students and staff at Hickory Ridge High School were evacuated from the school due to a bomb threat.

Raleigh Police Poaching for Recruits as CMPD Falls Short 150

CMPD is short 150 officers, while the city of Raleigh is poaching potential recruits.

Petition to Create Billy Graham National Holiday

More than 84,000. That's how many people so far have signed an online petition to create a national holiday for the Reverend Billy Graham. WCCB Charlotte's Morgan Fogarty tracked down the North Carolina man who started the petition, and also heard from those who aren't in favor of a Graham holiday.

Potential Steel Tariff Could Have Impact on North Carolina Industries

There's growing concern President Trump's plan to impose a tariff on steel and aluminum could lead to a trade war. If that happens, it could impact you in several ways, including higher prices for some goods.

Driver Shot On I-85: "This is Painful"

- A man shot in the face while driving on Interstate 85 is speaking tonight.

Blue Ridge Beef Recalls Pet Food After Two Kittens Reportedly Died

Georgia based Blue Ridge Beef is recalling some of its Kitten Grind raw pet food due to Salmonella and Listeria contamination.

CMS Says March 29th Student Makeup Day Waived

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced they have waived the student makeup day scheduled for March 29th.

Police Find 13 Guns, Drugs In Vehicles Parked At Epicentre Parking Deck

Police say they arrested four people after seeing guns and drugs in plain view inside several vehicles at the Epicentre's parking deck.

Petition Created To Get Holiday For Rev. Billy Graham

A petition has been created to get a national holiday for the late Rev. Billy Graham.

Man Stopped Trying To Bring Loaded Handgun On Plane In Charlotte

TSA officers say they prevented a North Carolina man from bringing a loaded handgun on board a plane at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Alcohol Use Suspected In Fatal Crash In West Charlotte

CMPD is investigating a fatal wreck that happened Sunday night in west Charlotte.

Bagley's Big 2nd Half Leads No. 5 Duke Past No. 9 UNC, 74-64

Marvin Bagley III had 18 of his 21 points in the second half along with 15 rebounds, and No. 5 Duke erased a 13-point deficit in the second half and beat No. 9 North Carolina 74-64 on Saturday night.