North Carolina News

POLICE: Man Charged With Attempted Murder Cuts Off Electronic Monitoring Device

Police are searching for 19-year-old Sydney Mercer for reportedly cutting off his court ordered electronic monitoring device.

Lawmakers Split on the Cost of HB2

The AP says House Bill Two will cost more than $3.76 billion in a dozen years

Coaches: Carolina Final Four Advantage To Fade After Tipoff

Coaches for Oregon, South Carolina and Gonzaga concede Roy Williams and his North Carolina players have an advantage when it comes to knowing how to deal with the spotlight during Final Four week.

FBI, CMPD To Conduct Training Exercises In North Charlotte Wednesday

The FBI and CMPD will be conducting joint full-scale training exercises at Statesville Road Elementary on Wednesday.

Sex Offender Charged With Sexual Assault On Child In Lincoln County

Deputies have charged Wayne Cogdell with two felony counts of Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child.

Police Release Name Of Pedestrian Who Died After Being Hit By Car On Billy Graham Parkway

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a vehicle on Billy Graham Parkway.

UNC Basketball Player Receives Standing Ovation in Class

It was a big week for UNC basketball player Luke Maye. The Chapel Hill sophmore recieved a standing ovation in his 8 a.m. class after a buzzer-beater final shot that sent the Tar Heels to the Final Four on Sunday.

'Bathroom Bill' to Cost North Carolina $3.76 Billion

Despite Republican assurances that North Carolina's "bathroom bill" isn't hurting the economy, the law limiting LGBT protections will cost the state more than $3.76 billion in lost business over a dozen years, according to an Associated Press analysis.

Concerns About Unwanted Pets Abandoned at Latta Plantation Nature Preserve

Pets owners dumping dogs and cats at a local nature preserve. It is a crime in North Carolina. Animal advocates are hoping to raise awareness to the problem.

Maye's Shot Lifts UNC Over Kentucky 75-73

Luke Made hit the game winning shot with 0.3 seconds left to give North Carolina a 75-73 win against Kentucky in the South Region championship game.

Walker Scores 31, Hornets Beat Suns

Kemba Walker had 31 points and nine assists, and the Charlotte Hornets handed the Phoenix Suns their eighth straight loss with a 120-106 victory on Sunday.

Improvements on the Way for I-77 South of Charlotte

The N.C. Department of Transportation will start a project this weekend to give motorists a smoother ride on I-77 between Tyvola Road and the South Carolina line. The project also includes improvements to seven bridges along the corridor.

Shootout in East Charlotte Shopping Center Leaves Two Hurt

Shoppers and workers caught in the line of fire when police say a shoot out erupted in the parking lot of an East Charlotte shopping center. Two people shot are recovering.