North Carolina News

Panthers Select Running Back Christian McCaffrey With Eighth Pick In 2017 Draft

The Carolina Panthers selected Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey with the eighth pick in the 2017 draft.

Rug and Home Hosts Meet and Greet with Robert and Cortney Novogratz

Rug and Home, a leading NC and SC home furniture retailer, is hosting a meet and greet and book signing with renowned design team and television personalities Robert and Cortney Novogratz. The Novogratz are authors of Beachside Bohemian: Easy Living…

Olympic Gold Medal Winner To Lead Field Day For SUBWAY Fit For Life Participants

2016 Olympic gold medal winner Francena McCorory will lead a group of Shamrock Gardens Elementary School students in field day activities for the SUBWAY Fit for Life Challenge.

Man Accused of Dragging Officer With Vehicle Arrested After SWAT Standoff

CMPD says they arrested the man accused of dragging an officer by his vehicle during a traffic stop in the University area Thursday morning.

Helicopter Crashes Near Catawba County Home

Catawba County authorities are investigating after a helicopter crashed near a home in Newton, North Carolina.

Watauga County Sheriffs Seek Assistance Identifying Suspect

The Watauga County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance identifying a larceny suspect.

"Suspicious Death" In West Charlotte Now Considered Homicide

UPDATE: CMPD says the case is now a homicide. CMPD says they are investigating a "suspicious death" on Welling Avenue at Blenhein Road.

Parents Weigh-In on New CMS Student Assignment Plan

Parents are speaking out about Charlotte-Mecklenburg's new student assignment plan. 75 schools are affected by potential boundary changes and changes to high school feeder patterns.

NC Corrections Officer Dies After Assault By Inmate

A 29-year-old female sergeant at Bertie Correctional Institution died after an assault by an inmate Wednesday evening.

CMPD Making Progress In City's Nearly Three Dozen Homicide Cases

Since the start of 2017 there have been 28 homicides in the city, but CMPD says they are making quick progress in the majority of those cases.

Local Officials React To Trump's New Tax Plan

On Wednesday, the Trump administration rolled out a new plan to cut taxes, but many still wonder how it will impact the U.S. deficit.

NC Teen Who Planned Terror Attack In The Name Of ISIS Will Be Sentenced This Summer

The teen who planned a terror attack in the name of ISIS, and then pleaded guilty, will be sentenced in July.

LaSalle Street Ramp To I-77 Closed For Construction

The LaSalle Street northbound ramp is now closed, and will remain closed for approximately 12 months as crews continue working on construction of the I-77 Express Lanes near uptown Charlotte.

Suspect Arrested After Dangerous Iredell County Chase

Deputies arrested 28-year-old Curtis Dalton Jr. after he led them on a dangerous chase Wednesday afternoon.

Two Injured In Major Accident On Beatties Ford Road

Medic says two people were seriously injured after an accident in northwest Charlotte.

NC Lawmakers Halfway To Veto Override On Court Size

North Carolina's House has voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of legislation that reduces the number of judges on the state Court of Appeals.

Woman Nearly Charged With Voter Fraud After Fulfilling Mother's Dying Wish

A 67-year-old woman narrowly avoided voter fraud charges after fulfilling her mother's dying wish of casting a vote by absentee ballot during the 2016 presidential election.