North Carolina News

Voter ID Implementing Bill Finalized, Heads To Governor

The North Carolina General Assembly has finalized legislation implementing the voter photo identification mandate approved in a statewide referendum last month.

North Carolina GOP Open To New Election If Fraud Found

A leader of the North Carolina Republican Party says the organization would be open to a new election if an investigation were to find a high likelihood that wrongdoing swayed the state's unresolved congressional race.

LendingTree Looks To Expand HQ Operations In Mecklenburg County

While the company says the location has yet to be finalized, LendingTree, Inc., which operates the leading online loan marketplace, will reportedly expand its headquarters in Mecklenburg County, creating 436 new jobs by the end of 2023, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

NC 911 Service Restored After Interruption

Service to 911 centers in North Carolina and throughout the Southeast was restored Thursday afternoon, according to telecommunications companies that serve the centers.

Subway Salvation Army Stuff The Truck Event At SouthPark Mall

Join WCCB News Rising's Jon Wilson Thursday, December 6th and Friday, December 7th as he works to stuff a moving truck full of toys for needy children!

Drunk Driver Flees From Police, Crashes At Elementary School In York County

A woman is facing drunk driving charges after evading police and crashing near an elementary school in York County Thursday morning.

Gaston County Pastor Charged With Multiple Sex Offenses

A Gaston County pastor has been charged with multiple sex offenses involving children.

Julius Peppers Named As Panthers' Nominee For Walter Payton NFL Man Of The Year

Defensive end Julius Peppers has been named as the Carolina Panthers nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award, the league announced Thursday.

Towns Has 35 Points, Timberwolves Beat Hornets 121-104

Jeremy Lamb had 18 points and 11 rebounds for Charlotte, and Nicholas Batum finished with 18 points in a 121-104 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

NCDOT Crews Treating Roads In High Country, Charlotte DOT Preparing For Potential Winter Weather

Transportation crews have been working around the clock keeping people safe as the winter storm makes its way across the country.

Inmates Charged With Assaulting Detention Officers, Inciting Riot In Iredell County

Three inmates have been charged after multiple detention officers were assaulted at the Iredell County Detention Center.

NCDOT Announces Overnight Closures on I-85 Project in Cabarrus County

Contract crews working on the Interstate 85 widening project in Cabarrus County have scheduled overnight lane closures on I-85 North to continue bridge and pavement operations, weather permitting.

New Meck County Sheriff Officially Ends Participation In 287 (g) Agreement With ICE

The new Mecklenburg County Sheriff's first order of business on Wednesday was to end the voluntary 287 (g) agreement between the Sheriff's Office and ICE.