North Carolina News

Ransomware Attack Threatens Blood Shortage Across The Region

A ransomware attack is impacting One Blood supplies to numerous hospitals including 17 in the Charlotte area like Atrium Health and Levine Children’s Hospital.

Greenway Attempted Rape Suspect Pleads Guilty

A judge sentenced a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at McAlpine Creek Greenway in 2022 to nearly 10 years in prison.

Up 'n Adam: Climbing at Inner Peaks

Adam Wurtzel went to Inner Peaks in South End to learn about Olympic Sport Climbing, and what the climbing gym has to offer.

NC Athlete Takes Bronze In Women's Canoe Slalom With Father As Coach

Evy Leibfarth of the United States earned a bronze medal in women's canoe slalom.

Families Rally To Urge North Carolina Lawmakers To Fully Fund Private-School Vouchers

Dozens of North Carolina parents came to Raleigh to urge Republican legislators to fully fund scholarships for children to attend private and religious schools.

Governor Cooper Announces NC Medicaid Will Cover Oral Contraceptive Opill

Starting Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, the oral contraceptive Opill will be available through local and retail pharmacies without a prescription, at no cost for NC Medicaid beneficiaries.

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Charlotte DOT Announces On-Street Parking Changes

The public can expect the managed on-street parking system's hours of operation to expand to 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Missing 14-Year-Old Concord Teen Found Safely

14-year-old Jada Raymond has been found safely.

Simone Biles And Team USA Take Gold In Olympics Gymnastics Finals

Simone Biles and the U.S. women took the gold the gymnastics team final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, completing their ‘redemption tour’ after taking second in the 2021 Tokyo games.

No Officers Will Face Charges In The Shooting Death Of A Man Suffering From A Mental Health Crisis In Northwest Charlotte

No officers will be charged in the shooting death of a man suffering from a mental health crisis in Charlotte in December 2023, according to the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office.

U.S. Regulators Okay Plan To Give NC Hospitals Enhanced Reimbursements In Exchange For Providing Medical Debt Relief To Low And Middle Income Residents

Federal Medicaid regulators have signed off on a proposal by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper 's administration to offer scores of hospitals in the state a financial incentive to eliminate patients' medical debt and carry out policies that discourage future liabilities.