North Carolina News

Charlotte New Year's Baby Born 12:23 Sunday Morning

Charlotte welcomed it's first baby of the new year-- 23 minutes after midnight. A healthy baby girl born at Carolinas Medical Center.

Cooper Sworn In As Governor

Roy Cooper was sworn in as the 75th Governor of North Carolina in a ceremony just after midnight on Sunday, January 1st, 2017.

Carolinas Medical Center Welcomes First Baby Of 2017

Charlotte's first baby of 2017 was born at CMC Main, part of the Carolinas Health Care System, to Lisa and Jason Kraft of Charlotte.

Hornets Fall To Cavs 121-109 On New Year's Eve

Kemba Walker scored 37 points but it was not enough as the Hornets fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-109 on Saturday night.

Crowd Gets Ready to Ring in the New Year in Uptown Charlotte

The countdown is on in Uptown Charlotte. An estimated 10,000 people will ring in 2017 in or around Romare Bearden Park. It's one of the biggest New Year celebrations in the Carolinas.

4 Teenagers Are Arrested For Their Connection In Over Ten Armed Robberies And Carjackings

CMPD arrested four teenagers for their involvement in multiple armed robberies and carjackings in the Steele Creek and Hickory Grove Divisions.

One Man Is Dead, Another Is Arrested After Fatal Stabbing On New Years Eve

One man is dead and another man is arrested for his murder on News Years Eve.

Man Accused Of Killing Charlotte Woman Arrested In Myrtle Beach

Police say a man accused of killing a woman in Charlotte has been arrested in Myrtle Beach.

Judge Issues Restraining Order After Cooper Files Legal Action

A temporary win for Governor-elect Roy Cooper Friday after a judge blocks the GOP revamping of the Election Board. Cooper filed a legal challenge to the new law earlier Friday.

Honda Recalls 650K Minivans

Honda is recalling nearly 650,000 Odyssey minivans for an issue with second-row seats.

Wanted Suspect In Two Bank Robberies In University City Area

CMPD needs help from the public to identify the suspect involved in one bank robbery and another attempted bank robbery in the University City area.

Man Killed After Industrial Accident In Rowan County

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a man was killed Friday afternoon after an industrial accident.

Some Power Restored To North Carolina's Gov.-Elect, For Now

A North Carolina judge granted a small victory to the state's incoming Democratic governor on Friday, temporarily blocking a law by Republican lawmakers stripping him of control over elections in a legislative power play just weeks ago.

The Humane Society of Charlotte Teams Up With Santa Paws & Elves To Deliver A Furry Christmas Surprise

A 7-year-old girl gets her first pet on Christmas Day thanks to the Humane Society of Charlotte and Santa Paws & Elves.

Graffiti Suspects Wanted By Boone Police

Police are looking for the suspects responsible for spraying graffiti on several downtown businesses Tuesday night.

Governor-Elect Cooper Takes Action Over Alleged Legislative Overreach

Governor-elect Roy Cooper announced Friday that actions are being taken against the NC Legislature in response to Senate Bill 4.

Suspects Wanted In Rowan County After Multiple Home And Vehicle Break-Ins

Deputies are looking for suspects they say broke into multiple houses and vehicles on the morning of December 23rd.

City Declares The CLT New Year's Eve 2016 Celebration An Extraordinary Event

With thousands of people expected to attend New Year's Eve celebrations throughout Uptown, City Manager Marcus D. Jones has declared the CLT New Year's Eve 2016 celebration an extraordinary event.