North Carolina News

Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack Could Lead to Higher Gas Prices

Prepare for pain at the pump. AAA says a jump in gas prices is expected following the massive cyber attack on Colonial Pipeline. Much of the system remains offline.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Issues State Of Emergency Due To Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Cyber-Attack

In response to the temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in North Carolina and temporarily suspending motor vehicle fuel regulations to ensure adequate fuel supply supplies throughout the state.

Four Storylines To Watch When NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Return This Weekend

After more than a year-long delay due to COVID-19, it will have been 579 days since the NHRA’s top drivers last visited zMAX Dragway when they fire up their 11,000-horsepower engines on Friday, for the first of 3 days of nitro-fueled action at this weekend’s NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

Colonial Pipeline Hit By Cyberattack Could Be Back By Week’s End

The operator of a major U.S. pipeline hit by a cyberattack said Monday it hopes to have service mostly restored by the end of the week.

Sheriff: North Carolina Toddler Shot Airlifted To Hospital

Cleveland County's Sheriff says a 2-year-old boy has been hospitalized after being shot Sunday.

ZZ Top Live At Charlotte Motor Speedway July 28th

ZZ Top will be live at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 14 at 10:00 AM.

AAA: Pump Prices In Carolinas Jump Significantly; May Climb Higher With Major Pipeline Shutdown

Gas prices in the Carolinas have increased significantly on the week, as the Colonial Pipeline outage threatens pump prices and possibly supply. AAA forecasts gas prices to climb even more this week in reaction to the shutdown, which delivers approximately 45% of all fuel to the East Coast.

Local North Carolina Based Nonprofit, Vision Express, Responds to COVID-19 Crisis In India

In response to the COVID-19 situation in India, Vision Express, a North Carolina based nonprofit that has supported healthcare in India for the past ten years, has set a goal of raising $1,000,000 to provide oxygen concentrators to at least 50 hospitals/NGOs in India.

Publix Pharmacies Offer Walk-In COVID Vaccines In 7 States Including North And South Carolina

Publix pharmacies are now accepting walk-ins for the COVID-19 vaccine at all of their locations across seven states.

South Carolina Plant Draws 17K Complaints For 'Noxious' Odor

A South Carolina cardboard factory has found itself in the middle of a stinky situation as environmental regulators order it to lower emissions after receiving thousands of complaints relating to a “noxious,” rotten egg-like smell coming from the plant.