North Carolina News

Gov. Roy Cooper Extends Stay At Home Order For North Carolinians Amid Rising Cases

Governor Roy Cooper extended North Carolina's Modified Stay At Home Order for at least another three weeks in an news conference today providing COVID-19 updates.

Vaccine Clinics In Cabarrus, Iredell County Close Early After High Turnout

As counties across North Carolina began administering the COVID-19 vaccines to Phase 1B Group 1, which includes all adults 75 years or older, multiple sites are closing early due to a high volume of interest and a limited supply of the vaccine.

Novant Health Administers First Patient Vaccines To Seniors Age 75 And Older

Novant Health announced that it has started administering the COVID-19 vaccine to its first patients – North Carolina residents ages 75 and older – in keeping with the state’s distribution plan.

CMPD: One Person Shot, Killed In West Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say a west Charlotte homicide investigation is underway after one person was shot and killed Tuesday evening.

CMPD: Charlotte's First Homicide Investigation Of 2021 Underway After Driver Intentionally Hit Woman With Car

Police are conducting Charlotte's first homicide investigation of 2021 after a man hit two people, killing one and critically injuring the other in an incident they say was intentional.

Atrium Health Administers First Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine To Public

Early this morning, the first members of the general public began receiving the COVID-19 vaccine from Atrium Health, as North Carolina moved from Phase 1a to Phase 1b, Group 1, of its vaccine priority distribution plan.

Woman Confronts Man Arrested For Threatening Zaxby's Worker In Hickory

A 53-year-old man has been arrested after he was accused of communicating threats against a 15 year-old employee at Zaxby's in Hickory on Sunday.

'Devoted And Beloved' Charlotte Firefighter Killed In Vehicle Crash

The Charlotte Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their firefighters who was killed in a car crash in Richmond County, officials say.

19-Year-Old Charged After Man Was Injured In Salisbury Drive-By Shooting

A 19-year-old has been arrested and charged after one person was hurt in a drive-by shooting in Salisbury Monday morning.

Atrium Health To Begin Administering First COVID-19 Vaccine To Public

Atrium Health is one of the first health systems in the region to begin offering vaccinations to the community.

Most North Carolina Nursing Home Workers Are Refusing COVID Vaccine

North Carolina’s top public health official said Tuesday that most nursing home workers are refusing to take coronavirus vaccines being offered in a state that has now become one of the slowest in the nation to get doses into peoples’ arms.

Rare Coins Found On Outer Banks To Be Displayed At Museum

A museum in North Carolina plans to exhibit a collection of coins that were found on the Outer Banks. The coins date as far back 221 BC and originated in places as far away as Spain and Egypt.

CLICK HERE for Link & Phone Number For Mecklenburg County COVID Vaccine Appointment Hotline

Mecklenburg County Public Health (MCPH) says that the County will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to Phase 1B Group 1, which includes all adults 75 years or older, beginning January 6.

Cooper Calls In National Guard To Pick Up Vaccine Rollout

Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that he’s calling in the North Carolina National Guard to help accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations in a state that’s been near the bottom of states in doses administered so far.

Police: Nearly A Dozen Goats Have Been Shot And Killed In Randolph County

Police in North Carolina say they’re investigating after nearly a dozen goats were shot and killed.

Police Identify Pedestrian Killed In Accident On Central Avenue Near Eastway Drive

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have identified the pedestrian who was killed after being hit by a vehicle in east Charlotte Monday night.

Charlotte City Council Gets Feedback on Transit Tax, Changing Confederate Street Names, & 4-Yr Terms

Charlotte residents weighed in on several important issues facing the city in the new year, including a possible sales tax increase, changing Confederate street names, and moving to 4 year terms.