North Carolina News

Tractor-trailer catches fire on I-85

Crews worked for hours to clean up after a tractor trailer caught fire on I-85 in Rowan County.

Wildfires prompt evacuations and an emergency declaration in the Carolinas

Wildfires forced a mandatory evacuation in one North Carolina county as emergency crews fought separate fires in an area of the state still recovering from Hurricane Helene, while South Carolina's governor declared an emergency in response to a growing wildfire.

I-485 Outer closed in northwest Charlotte for crash

I-485 Outer is closed in northwest Charlotte as crews rescued a person trapped in car off the road on Sunday morning.

One dead in north Charlotte crash

One person died after a crash on I-85 in north Charlotte early Sunday morning.

Fire destroys home, over 100 vehicles in Burke County

As of 9 PM Saturday, the fire has scorched over 180 acres in the Triple community north of downtown Valdese.

Family displaced in north Charlotte house fire

A family has been displaced from their home in north Charlotte after a fire broke out Friday afternoon.

14-year-old arrested for making threats

Monroe Police arrested a 14-year-old accused of creating and distributing social media messages threatening violence against students at Union County Early College.

Victim told by CMPD organized bike thefts are on the rise

According to one of the victims, officers told her stolen bikes have become a big problem in the bike friendly area of South End.

Red Flag Warning in effect Saturday

A Red Flag Warning is in effect across parts of the Carolinas on Saturday as critical fire weather conditions move in.

Mecklenburg County Park And Rec Considers Armed Security For Uptown Parks

Armed guards could come to Uptown parks as Mecklenburg County Park and Rec reviews security changes

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation wants residents to feel safer in Uptown parks.

Pedestrian hit, killed by train in northeast Charlotte

Police are investigating a fatal collision after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a train in northeast Charlotte.

Photo from: Charlotte Douglas International Airport - CLT

TSA Checkpoint 2 to open Monday, March 24

TSA Checkpoint 2 at Charlotte Douglas International Airport will open Monday, March 24 for limited passenger screenings.

North Carolina justices decide family can sue over unwanted COVID-19 shot

North Carolina's highest court says a mother and son can sue a school system and a doctors’ group on allegations they gave the boy a COVID-19 vaccine without consent in 2021.

Young Woman Holding A Yoga Mat Beside Her, Getting Ready For Exercise

Circadian neuroscience doctor warns North Carolinians must get outside this Spring

A survey found that North Carolinians spent just 27 hours and 36 minutes outdoors over winter. That's just 3 hours 4 minutes per week in the natural light.