North Carolina News

N.C.'s June County And Area Employment Figures Released

Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in June 2024 and remained unchanged in two.

Repeat Offender Arrested In Statesville For Alleged O'Reilly's Auto Parts Break-In

A repeat offender has been arrested after he allegedly broke into an O'Reilly's Auto Parts store on Sunday in Statesville.

Panthers Special Teams Standout Sam Franklin Out With Broken Foot; Could Return This Season

The Carolina Panthers will be without special teams standout Sam Franklin for the foreseeable future after he broke his foot in Saturday’s practice, according to coach Dave Canales.

Attorney General Josh Stein Shares New Record On DNA Hits

Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that the North Carolina State Crime Lab had 1,466 CODIS hits in the past fiscal year, breaking the previous record of 1,382 hits in fiscal year 2023.

Hall Of Famer Julius Peppers Drew Motivation From Working Hot Summers In North Carolina

Julius Peppers remembers the long, grueling dawn-until-dusk summer days he spent working in the cotton and cucumbers fields of North Carolina’s Nash County and dealing with the heat.

Trump Agrees To Be Interviewed As Part Of An Investigation Into His Assassination Attempt, FBI Says

The FBI says former President Donald Trump has agreed to be interviewed as part of the investigation into the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania earlier this month.

CMS Approves North Carolina’s Medical Debt Relief Incentive Program

Millions of low- and middle- income North Carolinians are one step closer to medical debt relief.

Concord Mills Announces Additions Of New, Fan-Favorite Retailers

Concord Mills is excited to announce the addition of several new retailers now open and opening their doors over the course of the coming months.

Gaston County Police Night Out

On Tuesday, August 13th , citizens throughout Gaston County are being invited to join forces with the Gaston County Police Department for the 10 th Annual “Gaston County Police Night Out.”

Princess Leia Bikini Costume From Set Of 'Star Wars' Movie Sells At Auction For $175K

The gold bikini-style costume that Carrie Fisher wore as Princess Leia while making “Return of the Jedi" in the “Star Wars” franchise has sold for $175,000, according to the auction house that handled the sale.

Charlotte Water Wants 30m Gallons Of Water Daily From Catawba River To Help With Growth

Charlotte Water Asks For 30M Gallons Of Water Daily From Catawba River To Help With Growth

Charlotte Water says it needs more drinking water, as the City's population gets bigger and bigger.

88-Year-Old Woman Killed In Lincolnton Crash

An 88-year-old woman was killed Saturday afternoon in a car crash on US 321 Business in Lincolnton.

Riders Cross The Finish Line As 24 Hours Of Booty Comes To An End

Hundreds of bikers pedaled through the Myers Park Neighborhood Saturday for a good cause. 24 Hours of Booty raises money for cancer patients.

One Dead In South Charlotte Shooting

One person is dead from a gunshot wound in south Charlotte overnight

One Injured In North Charlotte Apartment Shooting

One person is in the hospital following a shooting in north Charlotte on Saturday night.

Commission Releases New Study On Elections System Security In North Carolina

North Carolina is growing. There are changing election laws and changing districts. Now, a look at what's working and what needs improvement in the battleground state's election system.

Two More Charlotte Breweries To Close This Weekend

Restaurants, coffee shops and breweries, Charlotte has plenty of them. There's almost 40 breweries in the city, but there will be two less after this weekend.