North Carolina News

Transgender Woman Attacked In West Charlotte Park Now Facing Sexual Assault Charges

Three teenagers are facing multiple charges after police say they attacked a transgender woman with a hatchet last Monday in west Charlotte.

Panthers' Coach Ron Rivera Says Luke Kuechly Is In Concussion Protocol

Cam Newton threw for 192 yards and a touchdown and the Carolina Panthers held off New Orleans' fourth- quarter rally to beat the Saints 23-20 on Thursday night in a game marred by injuries to key players.

Final Weekend For Carolina Renaissance Festival

The Carolina Renaissance Festival's final weekend is this weekend!!

Air Quality a Concern Ahead of Panthers Game

The threat of smoke from the wildfires was also hanging over Thursday night's Panthers game against the New Orleans Saints.

Morganton Residents Pray As Wildfires Bear Down On Their Homes

Hundreds of concerned citizens living in the Morganton area near the Chestnut Knob fire came to the Enola Fire Department hoping for more information on where the fire is going and what they need to do to protect their homes.

Counties Accepting Donations To Help Firefighters Battling The NC Wildfires

Counties are taking steps to direct donations that continue to come in for firefighters battling the wildfires in the western part of North Carolina.

Dynamite Blast Scheduled Tomorrow At Matthews Construction Site

Officials are warning residents not to be alarmed if they hear a loud explosion sometime between 10am and 2pm on Friday, November 18th.

NC State Board Of Elections Gives An Update On The General Election Results Process

The North Carolina State Board of Elections released a statement today outlining procedures currently underway throughout the state regarding the recent general election and the race for governor.

DA To Seek Death Penalty On Suspects Charged After 2 Bodies Found In Burnt Car

Officials say the cases against two suspects charged in the deaths of Spencer Murray and Albert Austin will proceed as capital matters.

Governor McCrory Announces Up To $10K Reward Leading To Wildfire Arrest

During a news conference Thursday, Governor Pat McCrory said a reward of up to $10,000 is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of whomever may have started the wildfires.

Mortgage Rates Surge Following Election

With mortgage rates surging following the election win of Donald Trump, homebuyers may feel compelled to snap up loans before rates rocket even higher. But housing experts say consumers shouldn't get carried away by the post-election wave.

Wildfires Cause Hacking And Wheezing Across The South

Smoke from dozens of wildfires burning across the Southeast has people coughing and wheezing, even in places like Atlanta that are far from the flames.

Outdoor Burning Ban Issued For Mecklenburg County

The Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal's Office has issued a ban on all outdoor burning including, recreational fires and has canceled all burning permits.

Bojangles’ Master Biscuit Maker Challenge

The top 9 Bojangles' biscuit makers from across the southeast competed in Charlotte to be named the Bojangles' Master Biscuit Maker. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the challenge. The winner was…

Charlotte School Of Law Put On Probation

The Charlotte School of Law has been put on probation by the American Bar Association.

Suspect Arrested In Connection To Multiple Vehicle Thefts

A Burke County man suspected of stealing multiple vehicles throughout Caldwell County has been arrested.

Wildfire Threatens Homes Near South Mountains State Park

Fire crews are working around the clock to contain a wildfire near South Mountains State Park. It is now threatening homes in the Bob's Knob area.

NC Department of Labor fines Pineville Fire Department

The Pineville Fire Department is facing thousands of dollars in fines from the State Department of Labor. It comes nearly seven months after the death of volunteer firefighter Richard Sheltra.