North Carolina News

Teen Seriously injured After Being Hit by Car

A 15-year-old-boy visiting family in Statesville was hit by a car Saturday morning while riding on his skateboard.

13-year-old Charged After Van Goes Into Home

A 13-year-old boy has been charged after a police say he fled the scene of a hit-and-run into a home.

Two Arrested in University Attempted Robbery

Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department along with officers from the UNC Charlotte Police Department, have arrested and charged Victor Alexis Ignacio, 21, and Kevin Romero, 22, for their involvement in an attempted armed robbery.

Man Charged in November Homicide

Detectives with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged Joseph Gerell Banks, 23, with the murder of Shakeem Ray Dickens.

Cementing the Future Through Coal Ash

Storing coal ash costs Duke Energy, and that cost is passed on in your bill. But coal ash could cement future growth in NC.

NC Mom Claims To Have $188M Powerball Ticket

A North Carolina women has come forward claiming she is one of the three winners in the $564 million Powerball jackpot, according to WECT in Wilmington.

McCrory remains opposed to unemployment board appeal changes

Some Senate Republicans appear to want another showdown with Governor Pat McCrory over a state board that hears final unemployment appeals and his appointments to the panel.

Police Investigating Deadly Train Accident in West Charlotte

A man is dead after police say he was struck and killed by a train in west Charlotte.

Former Panther Steve Smith Joins Wilson On Rising

Wilson was joined by former Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith this morning on Rising.

Family of Elderly Couple Who Died in Boone Hotel Room File Lawsuit

The family of an elderly couple who died inside a Boone Best Western is filing a lawsuit against the hotel chain and others.

Chapel Hill police say 3 people shot to death in condominium

Police in Chapel Hill say three people have been shot to death at a condominium complex east of the University of North Carolina campus.

Flags Fly at Half Staff in Honor of Dean Smith

Plans are set for a public memorial to honor the life of iconic former UNC basketball coach Dean Smith.

Crews Battling Multi-Alarm Fire in Lincoln County

Crews in Lincoln County are working to put out a multi-alarm fire on Highway 16 south of Forest Oak in Denver.

House Fire in Chester Kills Two

An official with the Chester Fire department says that two people were killed in a house fire that happened around 3a.m. Sunday morning at Ashford and Ella streets.