North Carolina News

AAA: Carolinians Catch A Break As Prices At The Pump Drift Lower

Gas prices in the Carolinas are continuing their slow seasonal decline despite a slight rebound in oil prices due to fears of a global slowdown caused by the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

After Fire’s Containment, NC State Park Reopening To Public

Nearly all of a North Carolina state park is reopening after a wildfire burned over 1,000 acres before it was contained earlier this month.

NC's Roy Cooper Elected To Lead Democratic Governors' Group

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has been formally chosen to lead the Democratic Governors Association next year.

Rhule: 'Catastrophic' Turnovers Haunting Slumping Panthers

Every week Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule preaches to his team they have to take care of the football and not turn it over.

Charlotte Woman Wins $200,000 Scratch-Off Prize

Dolores Ruiz of Charlotte tried her luck on a $5 scratch-off ticket and won a $200,000 lottery prize.

Salisbury Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting, Victim Taken To Hospital

No word on any suspects after a shooting early Sunday morning in Salisbury. Investigators say it happened on Wilson Road around 4:30 a.m.

Omicron Variant Now In Mecklenburg County

The first case of the highly transmissible covid omicron variant is now in North Carolina. Mecklenburg County Health Officials say it's a UNC Charlotte student.

Deputies: Man Killed In Union County While Attempting To Steal Catalytic Converter

The Union County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after a man was killed while attempting to steal a catalytic converter Wednesday evening.

Strong Saturday Cold Front Brings Storm Threat

A strong cold front on Saturday brings an isolated severe weather threat.

Bridge Demolition Begins Today In South Charlotte

Bridge Demolition Begins Tonight: What This Means For Drivers

Westinghouse Blvd between South Blvd and Downs Road will be closed in both directions starting at 8 p.m. tonight.

Lowe's CEO Addresses Race, Inflation And Vaccine Mandates

Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison personally knows about racism. He grew up in segregated rural Tennessee.

Assault Report Leads To Discovery Of 900 Pounds Of Marijuana

According to police, two men from Tennessee are facing charges in North Carolina after a report of domestic assault at a casino led to a $3 million marijuana bust.

NC Governor Vetoes Bill Barring Donations To Run Elections

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Republican legislation that would bar North Carolina election boards and officials in counties from accepting private money to run elections.