North Carolina News

Kings Mountain Police Charge A Man In A Stabbing

Kings Mountain police charged David Chambers with assault with a deadly weapon, after they responded to a stabbing shortly before 12 p.m. on August 5th on Cleveland Avenue.

New Dental Office Coming Soon To Charlotte

Christopher McCain, DMD will soon be offering dental services to the community of Charlotte at his brand-new office, Dental Care at Berewick. The new full-service, state-of-the-art family dental practice is set to open on Thursday, August 20.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

North Carolina State Prison Officials Finish Mass COVID-19 Testing

State prison officials say 2.1 percent of North Carolina offenders have tested positive for coronavirus.

Gov. Cooper: Trump's Coronavirus Strategy 'Nonexistent'

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Thursday during an interview with The Associated Press that President Donald Trump’s administration still lacks a sufficient strategy to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

Lack Of Study And Oversight Raises Concerns About Tear Gas

On June 2, Justin LaFrancois attended a protest against police violence and racism in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, where he planned to livestream the event for his alternative newspaper’s website.

Sheriff: Mother, Daughter Shot In Lincoln County, Suspect Found After Falling Down 50-Foot Cliff

Detectives say they arrested a man for shooting a woman and her 7-year-old daughter in the back. The suspect is then accused of falling down a 50-foot cliff.

Carolina Panthers Launch Voter Engagement Initiative As Bank Of America Stadium Serves As Early Voting Site

The Carolina Panthers and the Carolina Panthers Player Impact Committee are launching "Your Vote Counts," a nonpartisan initiative that aims to educate, register and mobilize voters in the Carolinas.

Police Say Excessive Speed Was Likely Cause Of Deadly Northeast Charlotte Wreck

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say excessive speed is the likely cause of a deadly wreck that happened on August 5th in northeast Charlotte.

Teachers In Union County Are Speaking Out About The District's Back-to-School Plan

The Union County school board is moving forward with Plan B. A hybrid of face-to-face and remote learning. Students will go to school once a week, based on the day they're assigned, then learn remotely the other days. All students will remote learn on Fridays.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Plan To Provide A New Drinking Water Source In Monroe

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a plan allowing Duke Energy to draw water from Lake Tillery as part of The Yadkin Regional Water Supply Project, according to a news release.

North Carolina Implements A New Immunization Rule For Rising 12th Graders

Students entering the 12th grade in North Carolina must get a vaccine to protect them from meningitis before attending school, according to a news release.

Brothers Charged In North Charlotte Shooting

CMPD: Detectives Charge Two Brothers For Shooting A Woman In Front Of Her Child In North Charlotte

Detectives say two brothers have been charged for the shooting of a 22-year-old woman in the presence of her one-week-old infant.

Higher Purpose Church Will Host A Drive-Through Food Pantry

Higher Purpose Church says they are holding a Drive-Through Food Pantry Event on Saturday, August 29th to assist the community during the pandemic.

Gov. Roy Cooper says North Carolina Will Remain In Phase 2 Of Reopening

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper says that the state will remain in "Safer At Home Phase 2," for another five weeks as everyone returns to school.

Judge Upholds Corruption Convictions Of Lindberg, Consultant

A federal judge has upheld the convictions of two men found to be trying to bribe North Carolina’s top insurance regulator with large political contributions so that scrutiny of a defendant’s businesses would be eased.

Trump Considering Giving Convention Speech From White House

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he’s considering delivering his Republican convention acceptance speech from the White House after his initial plans to hold the event in two battleground states were foiled by coronavirus concerns and health restrictions.

Tropic Storm Isaias Whips Up Eastern US, Killing At Least 7

At least seven people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias battered the U.S. East Coast with rain and fierce winds after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina. Millions of people were without power on Wednesday after felled trees downed power lines.