North Carolina News

Black Newspaper Publisher Mary Alice Jervay Thatch, 78, Dies

The third-generation editor and publisher of a historic Black newspaper in North Carolina and a driving force behind the pardons of the Wilmington 10 has died.

Western NC Sheriff: 3-Year-Old Shot Christmas Day Has Died

A 3-year-old girl flown to a western North Carolina hospital on Christmas Day for treatment of what officials described as an “accidental self-inflicted shooting” has died.

Gaston County Man Charged With Sex Crimes Involving Juveniles

The Gaston County Police have charged a 31-year-old Grover man for indecent liberties with a child.

CMPD: Fatal North Charlotte Shooting Of 19-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say that the fatal north Charlotte shooting of a 19-year-old man, who was found in a car, has been classified as a justified homicide.

Panthers Bench Newton, Will Start Darnold At QB Vs. Saints

Panthers coach Matt Rhule says Sam Darnold will start at quarterback on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints instead of 2015 league MVP Cam Newton.

Caldwell County Woman Wins $200,000 Lottery Prize

Annie Polk of Lenoir tried her luck on a $5 scratch-off and won $200,000.

NC Positive Tests, Hospitalizations Soar In Holiday Weekend

North Carolina health data shows that positive COVID-19 test rates and hospitalizations soared during the long holiday weekend.

North Carolina QB's Career Comes Full Circle Vs Gamecocks

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell’s college career has come full circle.

After Impasse, North Carolina Politicians Make Big Deals In '21

In politically divided North Carolina, hostilities between Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and majority-Republican lawmakers have eased somewhat as 2021 nears its end.

StarMed Healthcare Opens South Boulevard Location

StarMed Healthcare has expanded its COVID-19 testing and vaccination services by opening a location in the Starmount neighborhood at 6859 South Boulevard near the intersection of Arrowood Road. The site began serving patients in mid-December.

Novant Health Launches A New Digital Care Platform To Improve Patient Experience And Health Outcomes

Novant Health announced the launch of a new digital care platform to serve as a one-stop-shop for consumers looking for answers, experts, support and real-time health information.

Union County Woman Bags $100,000 Lottery Prize

Vicky Gause of Waxhaw took a chance on a $20 scratch-off ticket and won a $100,000 prize.

Safely Celebrating New Year's Eve In Charlotte

Attention turning to New Year celebrations as the omicron variant continues to spread throughout the country. Event planners are pushing forward and urging people to wear masks and social distance.

Court Records Say Truck Driven By Man Charged In Death Of CMPD Officer On I-85 Shouldn't Have Been Driven

According to court documents obtained by WCCB, the man charged in the crash that killed Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Mia Goodwin and injured three other officers, shouldn't have been driving the tractor-trailer.

Local Emergency Rooms Seeing Influx Of People Looking For Covid Tests

Emergency Departments are not the place to go for covid testing. It's what Novant Health Director of Nursing Courtney Cortes is stressing as they're dealing with an influx of patients.

The Lost Cove Fire Has Doubled in Size

The Lost Cove Fire in Avery County has doubled in size. Officials state this increase is partially due to fire spread, but also a better mapping of the fire's perimeter.