North Carolina News

Woman wins $8 million from scratch-off in Union County

A woman won $8 million off a scratch-off ticket in Union County.

2 Men Arrested In Alexander County Shooting

2 men arrested in deadly Alexander County shooting

Two men are facing charges following a deadly shooting in Alexander County on Tuesday night.

Hit-and-run on I-485 caught on dash cam, driver still not found

The crash whipped their SUV into the express lane, in front of another driver who caught the whole thing on camera. Haynes believes the reckless driver was going at least 90 miles per hour when they hit her.

Carolina Insight: Body Works Plus

In this week’s Carolina Insight, Brian Davies, president and owner of Body Works Plus, talks about their success as business, how important auto repair manufacturer certifications are to them, and he addresses the topic of “steering.”

USDA declares 82 NC counties natural disaster areas due to drought conditions

The drought has been serious across the Carolinas, but now it has officially been classified a disaster. The USDA has declared the 2026 Drought an agricultural disaster. The latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor, shows every part of North Carolina dealing with at least some level of drought.

Union County implements water restriction measures due to ongoing drought conditions

Union County Water is urging customers to follow Stage 1 of their water conservation measures, plus the Town of Harrisburg has released voluntary water conservation guidelines, as hot and dry conditions continue across the southeast

Catawba County commissioners approve school merger plan

Three school districts in Catawba County could soon become one after county leaders voted 3-2 to move forward with a consolidation plan.

Thousands oppose a data center in residential East Charlotte

A corporation wants to build a massive data center in East Charlotte. American Tower Corporation already owns the land on Hood Road near Reedy Creek Park, but Charlotte City Council would have to approve a re-zoning for commercial use.

Planned fight between teens escalates to shooting that kills 2 at North Carolina park

Authorities say a planned fight among young people escalated into a shooting at a North Carolina park Monday morning that left two teenage boys dead and five other people injured.