North Carolina News

Sheriff: Inmate Dies Inside Mecklenburg County Detention Center

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate, according to a news release.

Atrium Health Enhances Visitor Restrictions Due To Coronavirus

In order to help protect patients, family members and healthcare workers from the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Atrium Health is implementing additional temporary restrictions for visitors to include essential visitation only.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

Gaston County Reports First COVID-19 Case

The Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services (Gaston DHHS) is reporting the county’s first positive case of COVID-19.

CMS Offers Online Learning, Support For Students

With COVID-19 social distancing practices in place, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has found a new way to communicate with families.

Boone Police Asking For Public's Help Identifying Two Robbery Suspects

The Boone Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects who robbed a Circle K Gas Station.

Carolina Panthers Release Eric Reid And Colin Jones

The Carolina Panthers have released Eric Reid and Colin Jones.

Q&A: What Does 90-Day Tax Payment Delay Mean For Filers?

The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Nc Governor Roy Cooper Declares State Of Emergency In Response To Coronavirus Outbreak

NC 2-1-1 To Provide Assistance For COVID-19

Statewide service can refer people to organizations in their community that are helping with health and human service resources

Morganton Man Sentenced To Life After Killing A 57-Year-Old Neighbor

According to a news release, a Morganton man has been sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree murder of a 57-year-old man. The Burke County jury needed less than half an hour to make this decision.

Homicide Investigation Underway After Victim Shot, Killed While Being Treated In Ambulance

The suspect in the south Charlotte homicide investigation has been charged with murder after a victim was shot and killed while being treated by MEDIC.

Good Deed By Retired Shelby Fireman Leads To $4M Lottery Win

For Kenneth Crews, a retired Shelby fireman, his good deed of giving a friend a ride to work on a rainy Sunday led to a $4 million prize.

Suspect In North Charlotte Homicide Case Located, Arrested In Georgia

According to CMPD, the suspect involved in a north Charlotte homicide has been located and arrested in Georgia.

Mecklenburg County Commissioner, Husband Quarantined Over Coronavirus Fears

Public health director says there is community spread of Covid-19 in Mecklenburg County

NC Relaxes Rules for Unemployment Benefits; Federal Gov't Could Send Checks to Americans

With businesses cutting hours and some temporarily closing, the state is making it easier for people to qualify for unemployment benefits. Meantime, the federal government is considering sending checks to Americans, along with loans and payments to businesses.