North Carolina News

Local Marine Receives Medal of Honor

Corporal William Kyle Carpenter saved a fellow Marine by jumping on a live grenade during a fight with the Taliban in Afghanistan four years ago.

President Obama to Send 300 Military Advisors to Iraq

The situation in Iraq, with Islamic militants battling Iraqi security forces, is now prompting action from Washington.

Former Iredell-Statesville Schools PIO Charged with Embezzlement

A former Iredell-Statesville Schools employee has been charged with embezzlement and obtaining property by false pretenses.

Teen Drowns in Lake Twitty in Monroe

Dive team crews have suspended their search for a teen that fell off a boat at Lake Twitty.

Accidental Drowning Reported in Caldwell County

A 10-year-old boy accidentally drowned while swimming in his family's pool.

State Orders Utility to Address More Piping Systems at Coal Ash Dams

Duke Energy is ordered again by State Officials to address the piping systems in coal ash dams at three of the utility's power plants.

Statement from General Attorney Roy Cooper Ash Cleanup Costs

The Attorney General, Roy Cooper, has urged the General Assembly not to pass along coal ash clean up costs to consumers through higher utility rates in a letter.

Charlotte Premium Outlets Announces More Than 20 New Stores

Charlotte Premium Outlets, located in the Steele Creek neighborhood of Charlotte, announces the addition of 22 new stores.

Tips for Staying Cool During Heat Wave

The Southern Piedmont area is in the middle of a heat wave this week

House Passes Charlotte Airport Bill

State lawmakers have pushed through a bill that supporters hope will close the question of who should run Charlotte-Douglas International.

Law Enforcement Agencies Secretly Collecting Cell Phone Data

Police departments are possibly spying in secret! That's what public records requests show: covert NSA-style cell phone eavesdropping.

Militants March Closer to Baghdad as Iraq Crisis Increases

Five warships and more than 500 Marines, including some from Camp Lejeune, are on standby in the Persian Gulf.

New Law Clarifies Charlotte's Role in its Airport

The General Assembly has clarified that the Charlotte Douglas International Airport will be run by a commission overseeing all aspects of the airport on behalf of the city.

No Swim Advisory Issued for Portion of Lake Wylie

A no swimming advisory was issued today for a portion of Lake Wylie in Charlotte.

Police Need Help Locating Missing Mooresville Man

A silver alert has been issued for a 73-year-old man believed to be suffering from dementia.

Two Firefighters Disciplined for Crash

Two Charlotte firefighters received discipline for a crash that totaled a firetruck in Ballantyne.

Winthrop University President Suspended

After meeting in a seven hour special executive session, Winthrop University trustees voted 12-1 to give President Jamie Comstock Williamson notice for termination.