North Carolina News

Wake Forest to offer free undergraduate tuition for some North Carolina students

Wake Forest University announced it will be tuition-free for admitted undergraduate students from North Carolina families that make less than $200,000 annually.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | September 20th and September 21st

Click through the photo gallery to view Charlotte’s hottest events this weekend!

Federal Reserve cuts key rate by quarter-point and signals two more cuts this year

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation's labor market.

Houston, Tx, Usa Apr 9, 2025: Low Angle View Of The Whataburger Sign In Front Of A Whataburger Restaurant In Houston, Texas. Whataburger Is An American Fast Food Restaurant Chain Based In Texas.

Charlotte gets its first Whataburger on Thursday

Whataburger will open its first Charlotte location on Thursday, September 17th.

BofA raises U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25, increasing starting salary to more than $50K

Bank of America announces it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25 per hour.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is Back

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is back for a 32nd season of medieval marvels spanning eight festive weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, October 4th through November 23rd.

Elon University And Queens University Merger

Queens University, Elon University announce merger aimed at Charlotte growth

Queens University and Elon University announce merger plans to "expand access, opportunity and educational impact in Charlotte."

Homicide investigation underway in Charlotte

Charlotte Police are conducting a homicide investigation after an early morning shooting that left a man dead and a woman seriously injured

Family Suing Over Man's Death At Transit Center

New Lawsuit accuses City of Charlotte of negligence in fatal transit center shooting

The family of a man shot and killed at Charlotte's Transit Center says more should have been done to keep the area safe. A new lawsuit accuses the City of Charlotte and Professional Police [Security] Services of negligence leading to death.

Water main break highlights list of flooding concerns for NW Charlotte home

A nightmare for any homeowner. Looking out to see water spewing from your front yard. Unfortunately, for Joey Starnes and her family, it's the latest of a long list of water problems jeopardizing their home.

Appeals court rules felony offenders can't be prosecuted for voting unlawfully by mistake

A federal appeals court has ruled that a North Carolina law making it a crime for felony offenders to vote before completing their punishments without knowing they were breaking the law is unconstitutional.

Morganton man charged in double homicide house fire

An arrest has been made in a double homicide house fire in Burke County.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.

Fired MCSO employee sues Sheriff Garry McFadden for wrongful termination

Dr Angelia Riggsbee was fired last November by Sheriff Garry McFadden. Ten months later, the former MCSO business operations director is fighting back.

Governor Stein Announces Standing Orders to Increase Access to COVID-19 Vaccines

To increase access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for those who so choose, Governor Josh Stein earlier today directed the State Health Director, Dr. Larry Greenblatt, to issue Standing Orders if, in his medical judgment, it advances the public health.