North Carolina News

SC Residents Board Up And Head Out Ahead Of Hurricane Matthew

SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, SC-- "I lived here pre Hugo so I know to get the heck out of dodge," said Mary English of Sullivan's Island, SC. The last of the locals waiting to evacuate…

Area Hotels Are Filling Up Fast With Hurricane Evacuees

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Local hotels are getting a boost as evacuees from the Carolina coast pour into the Charlotte area. The Holiday Inn Express in Pineville is filling up fast with with 90 percent…

2 Year Old Dead After Being Left In Car At VA Center

SALISBURY, NC-- A two year old girl is dead after police say she was left in a vehicle parked behind the VA Medical Center in Salisbury. Salisbury police were called to the scene…

Charlotte Motor Speedway Prepares To Go Ahead With Race

CHARLOTTE, NC-- NASCAR officials are closely monitoring the track of Hurricane Matthew and the impact it could have ahead of Saturday night's race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Right now, the Bank of America…

Toddler Found Dead In Car At Salisbury Hospital

Police are investigating after a toddler was found dead in a car outside the W.A. Hefner VA Medical Center.

Local Rescue Takes in Forgotten Animals Ahead of Hurricane

As Hurricane Matthew nears the Carolina coast, one local wildlife center is working to rescue some feathered or four-legged friends they say are often forgotten about.

Gov. McCrory Issues State Of Emergency For All Of NC

Governor McCrory announced that the State of Emergency initially issued to 66 counties in eastern and central NC will now extend to the entire state.

Hurricane Matthew Strengthens To Category 4

Hurricane Matthew has strengthened to a catastrophic Category 4 storm as it barrels toward the heavily populated coast of Florida.

Autopsy Shows Deaf Man Shot By Trooper Was Not Impaired

The autopsy for a deaf man killed by a North Carolina State Trooper has been released.

2 People Are Dead After A Head On Crash In Cleveland County

Troopers are investigating after a head on collision near Shelby left two people dead.

NC Governor And Emergency Management Officials Update On State Preparations

Governor Pat McCrory and officials with N.C. Emergency Management give an update on preparations happening throughout the state ahead of Hurricane Matthew's arrival.

Police Identify Pedestrian Killed In East Charlotte Accident

Police have identified the victim in Wednesday's deadly accident on Albemarle Road in east Charlotte.

Cherryville Student Dies Two Days After Accident

The Cherryville community is rallying around two local high school students injured in a crash Monday afternoon.

CMS Football Games Rescheduled Due To Hurricane Matthew

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools released a statement Wednesday afternoon regarding upcoming high school football games being rescheduled due to the approach of Hurricane Matthew.

Person Killed In Accident In Huntersville

Police are investigating a deadly accident in Huntersville.

Gov. McCrory Says North Carolina Prepared For Hurricane Matthew

Gov. Pat McCrory says North Carolina is still prepared despite the latest models showing Hurricane Matthew moving further west.

CMPD Invites Independent Review of Keith Lamont Scott Case

CMPD have invited The Police Foundation to review the events surrounding the September 20th officer involved shooting of Keith Lamont Scott.

Gov. Nikki Haley Urges Residents To Prepare For Hurricane Matthew

Tuesday, October 4, 2016 - Governor Nikki Haley today issued an executive order declaring a State of Emergency and asked residents to prepare for a potential evacuation of the South Carolina coast in advance of any impact from Hurricane Matthew.