North Carolina News

Bitter Cold Across Carolinas; Snow in Eastern Counties

We are tracking extreme cold, with temperatures dropping into the teens overnight. Parts of our viewing area could see a light dusting of snow over the next 24 hours.

Freezing Temperatures Raise Concerns For County's Homeless Population

County officials say protocol guidelines for opening a warming station and/or additional overnight shelters have not been met following an Emergency Management conference call Tuesday.

Preparations Begin For First Winter Storm Of 2018

As the state begins preparations for the first winter storm of 2018, officials are urging residents to take necessary precautions of their own.

New Year's Day Blaze That Injured One Charlotte Firefighter Ruled Arson

Investigators say a fire on Camp Stewart Road Monday was intentionally set.

Emergency Water Line Repairs Will Close Section Of Kannapolis Highway In Concord Tonight

Kannapolis Highway (29A) will be closed in both directions tonight at I-85 for emergency water line repairs.

Salisbury Man Wanted After Hitting A NC State Trooper

Authorities have identified and are looking for a Rowan County man they say hit a NCSHP trooper's vehicle in November.

Police Investigating Armed Robbery In Albemarle

Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened Friday night at a convenience store in Albemarle.

New NC Law Limits Prescriptions in Effort to Tackle Opioid Crisis

A new state law aims to tackle the opioid crisis. There is now a limit on how many painkillers a doctor can prescribe you. But can more be done to solve this deadly problem?

In Unusual Step, Victims Told Of Destroyed Rape Kits

When Veronica was raped more than 13 years ago, she says neither the police nor the hospital staff believed her story that a longtime friend attacked her while his mother was in the next room.

NFC Wild Card: Panthers At Saints Set For Sunday At 4:40 PM

The Carolina Panthers will hit the road to open the playoffs, paying a visit to the New Orleans Saints for an NFC Wild Card matchup.

Howard Leads Hornets Over Warriors 111-100

Dwight Howard was so good Friday night against the defending NBA champs that acting Charlotte Hornets coach Stephen Silas rode him to the finish line of a 111-100 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

Dog-Experiment Protesters Arrested on Belk Bowl Field

Moments after Texas A&M University (TAMU) scored its first touchdown against Wake Forest University at the Belk Bowl today, three PETA supporters wearing sweatshirts and brandishing signs proclaiming, "TAMU: Stop Cruel Dog Tests," rushed onto the field.

14 Arrested in Cleveland County Meth Bust

Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, McDowell County Sheriff's Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration conducted numerous search warrants and arrest warrants stemming from a six-month investigation of a methamphetamine drug trafficking case.