North Carolina News

Hickory Grove Teen Found With Handgun Facing Multiple Charges After Initiating A Car Chase

A 14-year-old faces a slew of charges after leading police on a car chase from Hickory Grove to Cornelius on Tuesday, July 5th.

CMS To Install Body Scanners In Middle & K-8th Schools

CMS Interim Superintendent Hugh Hattabaugh sent a note to CMS families on Friday letting them know Evolv body scanners will be installed in K-8th and middle schools across the district.

"Crownin' QC's Best Black Food Truck" Competition To Kick Off Duke's Mayo Classic

Local Black-owned food trucks will go head-to-head in a competition to determine who is the best of the Queen City.

Mecklenburg County Man Wins $1 Million: "One Of The Happiest Days Of My Life"

Costa Walton of Mint Hill will never forget July 6, 2022, the day a scratch-off ticket led to a $1 million win.

Viva Chicken Launches Week Of Giveaways In Celebration Of Peruvian Independence Day

Viva Chicken is celebrating its 2nd annual VIVA Week by offering guests special giveaways and promotions from Monday, July 25th through Sunday, July 31st.

Salisbury Police Arrest Murder Suspect After Deadly Shooting

Police have arrested 41-year-old Samuel White for an outstanding murder warrant.

Pelicans' Devonte Graham Arrested For Driving While Impaired In North Carolina

New Orleans Pelicans guard Devonte Graham was arrested early Thursday in Raleigh for driving while impaired and speeding, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Elderly Woman Says Vandals Destroyed Wheelchair Ramp At Her York County Home

The woman, who lives north of Clover, says the vandals struck a week ago when she went to the store.

1 Killed And Four Injured After Van Plows Through Crowd In Avery County

One person is killed and four others were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after a van plowed through a crowd at The Bear Race in Linville on Thursday, July 7th.

Thousands Without Power As Strong Storms Roll Through

Strong storms leave thousands without power Thursday evening

NCDHHS Announces Limited Vaccines Available In NC At Several Local Health Departments For People Exposed To Monkeypox

The federal government has allocated North Carolina 444 doses of Jynneos, a vaccine that can prevent illness or lead to less severe symptoms if given within two weeks after someone is exposed to monkeypox.

Recovered Body From Boating Lake Norman Accident Identified

Police have identified the body of a man who went missing after going overboard in Lake Norman.

AP: Chauvin Gets 21 Years For Violating Floyd’s Civil Rights

A federal judge has sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights.

Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs To $400 Million

The Mega Millions jackpot continues its summer surge as it reached $400 million for Friday night’s drawing.

Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Order Protecting Abortion Access

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order Wednesday shielding out-of-state abortion patients from extradition and prohibiting state agencies under his control from assisting other states’ prosecutions of those who travel for the procedure.