North Carolina News

Man Wanted For Armed Robbery In Kings Mountain

Police are looking for a man they say robbed a convenience store at gunpoint Saturday morning.

UNC Wilmington Issues Mandatory Evacuation Of Students

The University of North Carolina Wilmington is being evacuated in preparation for Hurricane Florence's arrival later this week.

Gov. Cooper Seeks Federal Disaster Declaration Ahead of Historic Hurricane Florence

Governor Roy Cooper today asked for a federal disaster declaration on behalf of North Carolina to ensure the state can get federal aid as soon as possible.

Carolinas Brace For Extremely Dangerous Hurricane Florence

Florence rapidly strengthened into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane on Monday as it closed in on North and South Carolina, carrying winds and water that could wreak havoc over a wide stretch of the eastern United States later this week.

Hurricane Florence Strengthens To Category 4 Storm

Hurricane Florence has been upgraded to a major hurricane.

Mandatory Evacuations Issued For Outer Banks As Hurricane Florence Approaches East Coast

A state of emergency has been issued and a mandatory evacuation order for all visitors and residents on Hatteras Island will be in effect beginning Monday, September 10 at 12:00 p.m.

Gov. Cooper Holds News Conference About Hurricane Florence Preps

North Carolina officials hold a news conference to talk about the preps underway for Hurricane Florence.

Police Make Third Arrest In Christopher Easter Homicide

The Lincolnton Police Department has made a third arrest in connection to the murder of Christopher Easter.

Newton, Defense Lead Panthers Past Cowboys 16-8

Cam Newton ran for 58 yards and a touchdown, and Carolina's defense turned in a dominating performance as the Panthers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 16-8 in the season opener Sunday.

CMPD Looking For Man Photographed Making Unauthorized Transaction At ATM

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police is seeking assistance identifying a suspect wanted for financial fraud.

CMPD Chosen As Finalist In USA Today's Lip Sync Challenge

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has made it to the first ever finals of the USA Today lip sync challenge. Vote

Fury 325 Named Best Seel Coaster For Third Year In A Row

Carowinds’ Fury 325 has been named Best Steel Coaster for the third year in a row.

Florence Becomes A Hurricane, Takes Aim At U.S. Southeast

Tropical Storm Florence turned into a hurricane Sunday morning and swirled toward the U.S. for what forecasters said could be a direct hit on the Southeast toward the end of the week.

Novant Health Presents The ASMBS Foundation’s 2018 Walk From Obesity | PHOTOS

Check out photos from the 2018 Walk from Obesity presented by Novant Health Bariatric Solutions and benefiting the ASMBS Foundation.

All American Game Of The Week: West Meck Defeats Independence 62-12

The West Meck Hawks defeated the Independence Patriots 62-12 at West Mecklenburg High School on Friday night, in our All-American Game of the Week.

Tropical Storm Florence Continues Its Turn Toward U.S. Coast

Tropical Storm Florence is becoming a “better organized” weather system that will likely strengthen into a hurricane late Saturday, weather forecasters said.

Governor Cooper Issues State Of Emergency As Florence Approaches East Coast

Governor Roy Cooper issued a State of Emergency Friday evening as Tropical Storm Florence continues to strengthen in the Atlantic Ocean in route to the East Coast.