North Carolina News

Atrium, Novant Joining Blue Premier Network Of Health Care Providers

Two additional North Carolina health care providers are joining five other state health systems and an insurer in a deal designed to help lower medical costs.

Prayer Vigil Announced For Hickory Ridge High School Homecoming Queen Who Battled Cystic Fibrosis

A prayer vigil will be held on Friday, November 15th for Hickory Ridge High School's Homecoming Queen Faith Shaw.

Novant Health Healthy Headlines: World Diabetes Day

Today is World Diabetes Day, which hopes to raise awareness of the impact of diabetes. It is a chronic health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. More than 30 million American adults have diabetes, which is the leading cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations and blindness.

Wilson's World: The 52nd Annual Southern Christmas Show Kicks off the 2019 Holiday Season

Wilson is back at the Park Expo & Convention Center to give us a look at just a few of the great exhibits, gifts and fun that are at this year's 2019 Southern Christmas Show.

New Numbers Show More Suspects Are Cutting Off Their Electronic Monitors

Former Mecklenburg County Superior Court Judge Richard Boner says electronic monitors are not being used the way they were intended.

Charlotte Shelters Implement No-Turn-Away Policy Amid Arctic Blast

Shelters in Mecklenburg County are at-capacity. We're told no one will be turned away from the Men's Shelter or Salvation Army Center of Hope.

On the Road with James: Morganton

James made a return to the Foothills this week.

Charlotte Fire Says 88-Year-Old Woman With Dementia Found Safe

The Charlotte Fire Department says Geneva Nance was found on November 11th and transferred to the Mecklenburg County EMS for evaluation.

South Meck High School Dismissing Early Due To Waterline Issue

South Meck High School is dismissing students and staff early due to a waterline issue.

Carowinds Fined $42K After Maintenance Worker's Hand Severed

Cedar Fair, the parent company of Carowinds, has been fined $42,000 after a maintenance worker's hand was severed earlier this year.

André F. Mayes Named General Counsel For CMS

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education appointed André F. Mayes general counsel on Nov. 12.

CMPD Says Organized Retail Crime Task Force Clears Over 400 Cases

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Organized Retail Crime Task Force was launched in January and has already cleared more than 400 cases.

Man Charged For Two-Month Series Of Commercial Burglaries In Charlotte

The CMPD has charged a man for a string of commercial burglaries that occurred over two months in Charlotte.

Wilson's World: Hopewell High School Theatre Performs 'Clue'

Wilson was at Hopewell High School previewing their theatrical production of Clue. The show is based on the cult classic film and popular board game, Clue, and is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

Moira Quinn: Eye on Tryon and Science on the Rocks

November is here and there are plenty of fun fall events to check out around town.

Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Mechanical And The Charlotte Coat Drive

This week, Charlotte Mechanical will wrap up its annual coat drive, which benefits the Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, with a "Warm-up Finale" party at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille . Their goal this year is to collect 5,000 coats. Nancy McLaughlin from Charlotte Mechanical and Major Larry Broome from the Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte joined Rising to talk more about the event.