North Carolina News

Hermine Downgraded To Tropical Storm, Heavy Rains Expected

Tropical Storm Hermine is weakening while moving farther inland, but heavy rains and strong winds are still expected over the coming hours.

Investigation Underway After Victim Shows Up At Hospital With Gunshot Wound

Police are investigating a shooting in north Charlotte this morning after a person showed up at Presbyterian Hospital with a gunshot wound.

Flash Flood Watch In Effect For Mecklenburg & Surrounding Counties

The National Weather service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Southern Piedmont of North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.

Cam Newton Launches Food Truck

During the MVP's interview with WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty, he announced his new food truck, called "Smokn' Aces."

Gov. McCrory Issues State Of Emergency For 33 Counties

Gov. Pat McCrory has declared a state of emergency for 33 counties in eastern North Carolina in advance of Hurricane Hermine.

VIDEO: Cam Newton Says He Will Be Greatest Football Player Ever

Cam Newton says he will be the greatest football player to ever play the game in a new video released on The Players' Tribune.

Gov. McCrory Urges Residents To Prepare For Storm

The governor is urging North Carolina residents and visitors to be prepared for heavy rains, possible flooding and gusty winds due to the storm set to pass through parts of the state Friday night and early Saturday.

Local Police Officer Charged With Raping Minor

A Lowell police officer has been charged with raping a minor.

Father Who Left Child in Car at Lowe's Turns Himself In

Police have charged a China Grove man after they say he left his child alone in the car in the parking lot of Lowes Home Improvement.

CMS School Bus Hit Head On In Mint Hill, No Students On Board

Officials with CMS say there were no injuries and no students on board a school bus that was involved in a head on collision Thursday morning.

Charlotte Man Arrested Following High-Speed Chase In Rowan County

Officials say Tyson Jackson, a known Crips gang member, could face additional felony charges following Tuesday's high speed chase.

Tropical Storm Hermine Bringing Heavy Rain To The Carolinas

Tropical Storm Hermine is expected to make landfall in north Florida Thursday night and will head straight for the North Carolina coast according to the latest tracks.

SBI Investigates Claims On Lowell Officer

Allegations that a Lowell police officer got a 14-year-old pregnant are spreading fast across the small town. The State Bureau of Investigation is looking into the claims of inappropriate behavior.

Supreme Court Will Not Reinstate NC Voter ID Law

CHARLOTTE, NC-- A divided supreme court refuses to reinstate North Carolina's controversial voter ID law. The denied request by Governor Pat McCrory means that voters won't have to show a photo ID when…

String Of Shootings Outrage Community

Salisbury Police have made one arrest in the string of shootings that started around 3:30 Tuesday morning.

Supreme Court Refuses To Reinstate NC Voter ID Requirement

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to reinstate North Carolina's voter identification requirement and keep just 10 early voting days this fall.

McCrory Issues Warning For Coastal Residents

Governor Pat McCrory is cautioning residents and visitors to closely monitor the weather forecast and to pay careful attention to directions from local officials as the second tropical system in less than a week heads towards North Carolina’s coast.

Kings Mountain Man Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion

A Kings Mountain man who set up straw companies to evade income taxes and used the cash from his business to build an underground bunker pleaded guilty to tax evasion and possession of an unregistered firearm.