North Carolina News

Gastonia Firefighters Awarded Medals Of Valor

Two firefighters with the Gastonia Fire Department received Medal Of Valor awards after rescuing a woman from a 175-foot cell tower.

Brothers Arrested In East Charlotte On Drug Trafficking Charges

Two brothers were arrested in east Charlotte after police say they seized eight firearms and found a large quantity of drugs at their residence

Durham Homicide Suspect Arrested In Charlotte Following Police Pursuit

Authorities have arrested four suspects, one of which was connected to a homicide in Durham, North Carolina, following a vehicle pursuit in north Charlotte on Thursday afternoon.

Charlotte Man Wanted For Multiple Robberies

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted for allegedly committing multiple robberies in the Charlotte area.

Eight Sports Wagering Operators Are Licensed In North Carolina To Take Bets Starting March 11

Eight sports gambling companies received North Carolina government licenses on Thursday so they can accept wagers from people in the state from mobile devices and computers in less than two weeks.

Leap Day Babies Born At Novant Health

Happy Leap Day! It’s the rarest birthday, and Novant Health is proud to introduce you to some of the babies born at Novant Health medical centers on February 29, 2024.

Seven Gang Suspects Charged In Drive-By Shootings In Union County

Seven gang suspects, five of whom are juveniles, were charged in connection to four separate drive-by shootings from October of 2023 in Union County.

Child In Critical Condition After Being Hit By Car In Boone

A child sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Boone on Wednesday night.

17-Year-Old Killed In Three-Vehicle Collision In Caldwell County

A 17-year-old died on US 64 in Caldwell County after crossing the centerline and colliding head-on with an oncoming car.

Hornets Finalizing Deal With Nets' Jeff Peterson As Head Of Basketball Operations, AP Source Says

The Charlotte Hornets are finalizing a deal to make Brooklyn Nets assistant general manager Jeff Peterson their new head of basketball operations, according to a person familiar with the situation.

North Carolina's Public System Will Require Colleges To Get OK Before Changing Sports Conferences

The board overseeing North Carolina’s public university system will require schools to get approval to change athletic conferences, which most notably could impact any potential move by Atlantic Coast Conference members North Carolina and North Carolina State.