North Carolina News

Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Seeks Runner Input for Virtual for 2020 Event

The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon will happen, albeit virtually, in 2020 — and runners will have a say in what this year’s virtual event looks like.

Sheriff Raising More Concerns About "Jail Support" Group

New concerns about a "jail support" group camping out across from the Mecklenburg County Jail. Sheriff Garry McFadden claims the group has been "hijacked" by people who are causing problems and trashing the area.

Charlotte Hornets Suspend Radio Announcer For Using The N-Word In Tweet

The Charlotte Hornets announced they have indefinitely suspended their play by play radio announced John Focke after he tweeted the N-word instead of 'Nuggets' on Twitter.

AAA: Carolinas See Minimal Movement In Gas Prices

Both North and South Carolina are on the nation’s top 10 largest weekly changes list seeing minimal increases at the pump despite gasoline demand reaching its highest measurement last week since mid-March.

These Loving Dogs Need To Find Forever Homes | PHOTOS

These wonderful dogs need to find forever homes. Please consider adopting these loving animals from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services.

Universities Scramble To Deal With Virus Outbreaks

North Carolina’s flagship university canceled in-person classes for undergraduates just a week into the fall semester Monday as college campuses around the U.S. scramble to deal with coronavirus clusters linked in some cases to student housing, off-campus parties and packed bars.

CMPD: 19-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Northwest Charlotte Homicide Case

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have charged a 19-year-old man for the murder of a 22-year-old who died in a fatal northwest Charlotte shooting in July.

Judge Releases Pregnant Woman From Mecklenburg County Jail Due To Virus Outbreak

A North Carolina federal judge has released an inmate who is eight months pregnant from a Charlotte-based jail that has seen dozens of coronavirus cases.

74th Annual Charlotte Thanksgiving Day Parade Goes Virtual Due To Coronavirus Concerns

One of Charlotte’s beloved and well-known holiday traditions, the 74th annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade, has now been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with the event going virtual this year.

Panthers Coach Rhule Bringing Energy, Earning Respect

In the middle of Monday’s first padded training camp practice, first-year Panthers coach Matt Rhule blew a whistle and stopped the action during a defensive line drill.

Some UNC Charlotte Students Calling For Remote Learning

After UNC-Chapel Hill announced all undergraduate in-person learning is shifting to remote learning.

Scaled-Down Republican National Convention Less Than One Week Away

We're less than one week away from the scaled-down Republican National Convention in Charlotte. Expect road closures and traffic delays, even though the event will be much smaller than originally planned.

3 Children Shot Accidentally In Charlotte, Law Enforcement Push Gun Safety

One victim, a two-year-old boy, died

UNC Chapel Hill Announces Important Changes For Fall 2020

Just two weeks ago, we began the process of welcoming students back into our residence halls; just one week ago, we held our first day of class. We knew this would be a Carolina fall like no other, and with our residence halls at less than 60% capacity and less than 30% of our total classroom seats taught in-person, we certainly began with a very different feel.

Man Dies After Being Hit In Head With Stick; Suspect Charged

A Rockwell man died after being struck in the head with a stick, and sheriff’s deputies have charged a suspect with voluntary manslaughter, authorities said Monday.

Crowd Protests Outside US Postmaster’s Greensboro Home

More than 100 demonstrators converged outside the North Carolina mansion of the postmaster general, protesting the cutbacks, delays and other changes to the U.S. Postal Service that have created fears for mail-in voting ahead of the November presidential election.

Two Men Killed In Lincolnton House Fire After One Allegedly Assaulted Father With Machete

Two men were killed in a Lincolnton house fire Sunday after an alleged assault with a machete took place at another home involving one of the victims' father.