North Carolina News

Hornets Blowout Magic For Third Straight Win

Nic Batum and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist each had 16 points, and the Hornets routed the Magic 109-88 on Friday night for their third straight victory.

Police Increase Patrols In Plaza Midwood, Commonwealth Areas

Police in the Plaza Midwood and Commonwealth areas have steeped up patrols after an increase in violent crimes and several suspects still on the loose. Most recently two women were robbed at gunpoint Tuesday night.

Governor McCrory Finalizes Boundary Between North and South Carolina

Governor Pat McCrory finalized the boundary line between North and South Carolina Friday by signing Executive Order 118 after more than two decades of each state seeking clarification.

Anonymous Couple Brings Christmas Miracle To Gaston County Kids

$30,000 worth of toys will be going to the children of families who could not afford them in Gaston County thanks to a local couple.

Police Searching For Man Accused Of Stealing Wallet From Boone Food Lion

Police need your help identifying a man accused of stealing a wallet from a Food Lion in Boone.

Police Locate Missing 14-Year-Old Girl

Police are looking for a 14-year-old girl who they say left school Monday but never returned home.

Union County School Employee Arrested For Sending Inappropriate Pictures To Student

Authorities say a Union County school employee has been arrested for sending inappropriate Snapchat pictures to a student.

Shots Fired In Robbery At Panera Bread In Northeast Charlotte

Police say shots were fired during a robbery at a Panera Bread in northeast Charlotte.

Earnhardt Junior cleared to race in Daytona 500

Nascar's most popular driver sat out half the season this year after suffering his second concussion. Now Nascar fans and leaders in the industry say his return is like an early Christmas present to the entire sport.

Driver Facing Charges After Tractor Trailer Overturns On I-485

Officials now say that the driver of the tractor trailer that overturned on 485 at exit 30 Thursday afternoon will now be facing charges.

Police: Woman Stabbed Dog to Death

A McAdenville woman is locked up on $20,000 secured bond, accused of killing a dog.

Two Suspects Charged In Burke County Shooting

Deputies say they have arrested two suspects in connection to the November shooting of Buddy Cook.

Salisbury Man Says He Regrets How He Handled Pizza Shop Situation

The man accused of firing an assault rifle inside a Washington restaurant said he regrets how he handled the situation but refused to completely dismiss the false online claims involving a child sex ring that brought him there.

NASCAR's Dale Earnhardt Jr. Cleared To Race Again After Concussion

NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr., who missed the final 18 races of last season because of a concussion, has been medically cleared to return next year.

Woman Injured In West Charlotte Shooting

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after a woman was shot in west Charlotte.

Governor-Elect Cooper Promising Quick Action on House Bill 2

Governor-elect Roy Cooper is promising quick action on House Bill 2. It's still unknown whether the Republican-controlled legislature will be willing to work with him.