North Carolina News

Escapes Inmate From Caldwell Correctional Institution Captured

Law Enforcement officers captured an escaped inmate near Caldwell Correctional Institution Friday morning.

Plaza Midwood Hosts Spooktacular Evening Of Shopping, Treats, And Halloween Fun

Plaza Midwood announced the Boo-tique Bazaar & Treat Trail on Friday, October 25th.

Good Samaritans Deliver Critical Supplies

Swannanoa Man Living In Tent Post-Helene Receives Camper From Good Samaritans

Lifelong Swannanoa resident Joe Bryant and his dog are no longer exposed to the cold after an anonymous donor gave him a camper.

Saturday’s Powerball Jackpot Climbs To $437 million

Lottery players in North Carolina can have fun this weekend with a $437 million Powerball jackpot up for grabs.

Up 'n Adam: Charlotte Checkers Opening Weekend

Adam Wurtzel went to Bojangles Coliseum to celebrate the Charlotte Checkers opening weekend.

Non-Profit To Give Water Filters to Every Family In Banner Elk

Wine-to-Water, a Boone based non-profit will give water filters to every family in Banner Elk Friday as town is still left without running water as crews work to repair damaged sewer mains at water treatment facility after Tropical Storm Helene.

His Country Trained Him To Fight. Then He Turned Against It. More Like Him Are Doing The Same

The U.S. military trained him in explosives and battlefield tactics. Now the Iraq War veteran and enlisted National Guard member was calling for taking up arms against police and government officials in his own country.

Election 2024 North Carolina Early Voting

Battleground North Carolina Sees Strong Early Voting, Despite Obstacles Created By Helene

Turnout for early in-person voting started strong Thursday in the presidential battleground of North Carolina, including in mountainous areas where Hurricane Helene destroyed property and upended lives but apparently did not dampen a fierce desire to participate in elections.

Students Return To Class At Appalachian State University Following Helene

Class is back in session at Appalachian State University after parts of the campus were flooded following Hurricane Helene. Unfortunately, Some students aren't able to return to class due to their off-campus housing being damaged by that deadly storm.

Road Closure At I-85 N Due To Crash In Concord

An accident has caused road closures on I-85 north at exit 49 in Charlotte near Burton Smith Boulevard.

Free Filters Helping Banner Elk Battle Water Issues

Thanks to the non-profit Wine to Water, every family in Banner Elk can get a free water filter today in front of the Historic Banner Elk Elementary school.

Early Voting Begins In North Carolina

Lines of voters could be spotted at certain locations around Mecklenburg County. Benjamin Johnson waited more than an hour Thursday morning at the early voting site on Beatties Ford Rd in northwest Charlotte.

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Early Voting Information In Mecklenburg County

Early voting is underway in Mecklenburg County.

Hornets Name Successor To Legendary PA Voice Of "Big Pat"

The Charlotte Hornets have hired Shawn Parker as their new Public Address Announcer. Parker brings a decade of experience in the entertainment industry and public address announcing.

25-Year-Old Charged In Deadly Northeast Charlotte Crash

A 25-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly being impaired during a crash in northeast Charlotte that killed two people.

Sec. Buttigieg And N.c. Gov. Cooper Met With Officials In Asheville To Discuss The Reconstruction Of Damaged Infrastructure

Sec. Buttigieg & N.C. Gov. Cooper Visit Asheville's River Arts District To Discuss Reconstruction Efforts

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and N.C. Governor Roy Cooper visited Western North Carolina Thursday to meet with officials and discuss the reconstruction progress of damaged infrastructure following Tropical Storm Helene. They joined Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer for a briefing in the River Arts District where they delivered remarks to the media.