North Carolina News

Two-Year-Old Child Of Police Officer Accidentally Shoots Mother In Union County

Investigators say a 2-year-old child accidentally shot his mother with a weapon owned by a Waxhaw police officer.

One In Custody After Standoff With Burke County Deputies

Deputies say one person was taken into custody after a nearly hour long standoff Thursday afternoon.

Steve Smith Sr. Sends Commissioner Goodell Comical Retirement Letter

Steve Smith Sr. sends a funny retirement letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell.

NC DOT Gives Update On Road Preps Ahead Of Winter Storm

The North Carolina Department of Transportation held a news conference Friday morning in reference to road preparations for the upcoming winter storm.

State Of Emergency Issued For All North Carolina Counties Ahead Of Winter Storm

Gov. Roy Cooper has issued a state of emergency for all 100 counties in North Carolina ahead of the winter storm.

The South Braces For Winter Storm

The National Weather Service has issued winter storm watches for Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas.

School Closings And Delays

Get the latest updates on school closings and delays.

Belinelli's Buzzer Beater Too Late, Hornets Fall To Pistons

Kemba Walker scored 20 of his 32 points in the final period, helping Charlotte rally from a 19-point fourth-quarter deficit, but the Hornets came up short in a 115-114 loss to the Detroit Pistons.

Judges Decide To Keep North Carolina Election Law Blocked

A law North Carolina Republicans approved scaling back the new Democratic governor's control over election boards won't be enforced until his legal challenge to it is resolved, state judges decided Thursday.

Small Plane Traveling To Franklin, NC Crashes In Arkansas, 2 Killed

Local authorities say two people died Thursday after their plane crashed during a flight from Texas to North Carolina.

Governor Cooper's Inauguration Events Postponed Due To Winter Weather

Officials announced Thursday that Governor Roy Cooper's inauguration events will be postponed due to winter weather concerns.

Macy's To Close 100 Stores, Including Carolina Place Mall Location

Retail stalwart Macy's plans to close 100 stores across the country, including the location at the Carolina Place Mall in Pineville.

Man Takes Plea Deal In Newton Guidance Counselor's Murder Case

The man accused of kidnapping, murdering and sexually assaulting a school guidance counselor in Newton enters a guilty plea.

Batum Scores 28 Points, Hornets Beat Thunder 123-112

Nic Batum scored a season-high 28 points in a 123-112 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Do Crime, Pay Time: And Then What?

Who's there to help convicted criminals get back on track? In Charlotte, people are throwing parties for newly released inmates, to celebrate their freedom and help them move forward.

Obamacare Fight Impacting North Carolina

The future of Obamacare took center stage on Capitol Hill today. A fired up President Obama met with Democrats to try and save the health care law. Meantime, Republicans talked repeal and replace.

NCDOT Treating Roads Ahead of Winter Weather

We are tracking a winter storm that will bring snow to the Charlotte area by the end of the week. That storm is out West right now and will make a nearly 2,600 mile journey across the country over the next 48 hours. Road crews will be out early Thursday treating local roads.