North Carolina News

Mecklenburg County Woman Snags $1 Million Prize

Eleni Housiadas of Charlotte decided to pick up a 50X the Cash ticket and scored a $1 million top prize.

Dueling Parent Protests Before Union Co. School Board Meeting

Union County parents faced off in dueling protests before Tuesday night's school board meeting. Some say partisan politics are distracting from what should be the board's priority -- educating children.

Rallies Against Andrew Brown Jr. Killing Held In Several N.C. Cities Including Charlotte

Rallies against the deputy-involved shooting of an unarmed Black man in Elizabeth City took place in various North Carolina cities including Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.

Deputies: Morganton Man Arrested For Accused Statutory Rape Of Child

A 37-year-old Morganton man was arrested and charged after an investigation into an alleged statutory rape of a child Friday, deputies said.

2021 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Pronunciation Guide

June 1 marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season which means the name pronunciation guide has been released. We want to know, is your name part of this year's list?

Two Lincolnton Men Arrested, Charged For Fatal Gastonia Shooting

Two people have been arrested for the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old Gastonia man Monday, according to police.

AAA: Carolinians See Minimal Movement At The Pump Over Holiday Weekend

The majority of Carolinians saw little-to-no changes to pump prices or a decline on the week during the holiday weekend. However, prices may not stay stagnant for long.

Higher Rates In Effect For Duke Energy Customers

Higher rates are going into effect for Duke Energy customers.

Novant Health Announces Series Of Street Festivals Across North Carolina

To mark the progress made in the fight against COVID-19, Novant Health announced it will be hosting a series of Welcome Back Fest street festivals across the communities it serves in North Carolina.

Mann Travels Announces Norwegian Cruise Line's Return to Cruising

Mann Travels is announcing the return to cruising for Norwegian Cruise Lines and others for this summer and beyond. Norwegian Cruise Lines’ first available cruises will be in Alaska, The Caribbean and Europe starting this summer.

Mecklenburg Co. Commission Plans to Pass $2B Budget Tuesday Night

The budget battle heats up again on Tuesday night, as Mecklenburg County Commissioners meet to approve their $2 billion budget. Commissioners still plan to withhold $56 million of their $526 million allocation to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Two Arrested For 29-Year-Old Woman's Death In East Charlotte

Two people have been arrested after a 29-year-old woman was found dead in east Charlotte Saturday afternoon, according to police.

Charlotte Brings Normal To NASCAR Cup Series Going Forward

Practice, qualifying, happy fans and a Hendrick Motorsports driver winning at Charlotte Motor Speedway: It doesn’t get much more normal than that in NASCAR these days.

18-Year-Old Woman Charged With Murder In Cemetery Death

An 18-year-old woman has been charged with murder after the body of a 69-year old man was found in a North Carolina cemetery.

Larson Gives Hendrick Record-Breaking Win At Coca-Cola 600

The first thing Rick Hendrick thought about as Kyle Larson crossed the finish line to win the Coca-Cola 600 was April 29, 1984.

21-Year-Old Woman Fatally Shot In North Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide after a 21-year-old woman was shot and killed in north Charlotte early Monday.

POLITICAL WRAP: 100 Year Anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre; Controversy Over Race Education in Schools

How race and history are taught in schools is the latest flashpoint in the ongoing "culture wars." It comes as states, including North Carolina, consider laws limiting the use of "critical race theory" in education.