North Carolina News

Lawmakers Say Agreement Reached To Repeal HB2

House and Senate leaders announced Wednesday night that a deal has been reached with Governor Cooper to repeal House Bill 2.

Live WWI Era Ammo And Mortars Found Buried Near Frito-Lay Factory

Officials say multiple live shells and mortars dating back to WWI have been located by crews digging near the Frito-Lay factory in southwest Charlotte.

Bob Rucho of Matthews Among Those Named To UNC's Board of Governor's

The North Carolina Senate on Wednesday elected six candidates to four-year terms on the University of North Carolina (UNC) Board of Governors, the policy-making body responsible for the supervision, management and governance of the institutions in the UNC system.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Rowan County Deputy

Troopers are investigating after a Rowan County deputy fatally hit a man while driving his patrol car Tuesday night.

HB 2 Repeal Efforts Ahead of NCAA Deadline

Thursday is the deadline set by the NCAA before it pulls North Carolina's bid for college championship games. House members in Raleigh will be back in session Thursday morning, but negotiations continue behind the scenes.

One Person Shot In Mount Holly

Police are responding to a shooting call in Gaston County.

Mother, Daughter Arrested For Selling Prescription Drugs

Police arrested a mother and daughter duo after they were caught selling prescription drugs to an undercover detective.

Missing Alexander County Girl Found

Deputies are seeking information on missing 19-year-old Aaliyah Cline.

Lincolnton Authorities Locate Missing Teen

Authorities have located Shane Michael Szathmary, age 15, who was filed missing back on March 27th, 2017.

Lincoln County Woman Wanted For Assault With A Deadly Weapon

A Lincoln County has been arrested and a woman is wanted after police say the pair assaulted a man in Lincolnton.

One Dead, Three Injured After Police Chase That Ended In Anson County

Officials are investigating after one person died and three others were seriously injured after a police chase that started in Union County.

Lockdown Lifted At Two CMS Schools

School officials say Harding High School and Westerly Hills Academy have been placed on lockdown Wednesday morning due to police activity in the area.

Argument Leads To Fourth Homicide In A Week After Shooting In NW Charlotte

UPDATE: CMPD has identified the victim in the shooting in northwest Charlotte Tuesday night.

Commissioners Sound Off Over Health Department HIPAA Breach

Another major mess up at the Health Department could cost the county thousands of dollars in federal HIPAA fines. The County Health Department released the private information of as many as 1200 patients.

Judge Issues "Voluntary Departure" for Charlotte Teen Detained by ICE

A Charlotte teen detained by ICE will be forced to leave the country but may have a chance to eventually return. 18-year-old Gus Zamudio was granted "voluntary departure" by a Federal Immigration Judge Tuesday.

Leaders Respond to HB2 Proposals

Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) announced Tuesday evening they’ve agreed in principle to a proposal Gov. Roy Cooper made last Thursday that would repeal House Bill 2, while protecting bathroom safety and privacy.