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Politics 9 hours ago

Disgraced NC Auditor Beth Wood pleads guilty to misdemeanor charges on last day in office

Outgoing North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood, a Democrat, pleaded guilty Friday to two misdemeanor charges for using a state-issued vehicle for personal activities.

Politics 9 hours ago

NC Democrat Wiley Nickel leaving House over redistricting, but is eyeing 2026 challenge to Sen. Tillis

Democratic North Carolina Rep. Wiley Nickel announced his retirement Thursday, after mid-decade redistricting all but doomed his re-election prospects.

Politics 9 hours ago

NC Gov. Cooper, healthcare advocates, take victory lap on Medicaid expansion

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper celebrated the state's official start of Medicaid expansion on Friday, marking the end of a "long and winding road" to the Obama-era policy's enactment.

U.S. 9 hours ago

Inmate transport driver charged with kidnapping after quitting mid-trip, going off-course

Joshua Pinquet, 21, of Orlando, Florida, has been charged with kidnapping for refusing to drop inmates off in North Carolina after quitting his transport job mid-trip.

Politics 9 hours ago

North Carolina judges block Legislature's bid to take power over elections board appointments

North Carolina trial judges on Thursday partially blocked a new law that would transfer the authority to select elections board members away from the governor.

Politics 9 hours ago

North Carolina mayoral race decided by coin toss

Robert Burns was declared the winner of the tied Monroe, North Carolina, mayoral race on Friday after a coin toss between himself and Bob Yanacsek. Each man received 970 votes.

Politics 9 hours ago

Democratic NC lawmaker foregoes re-election, but considers statewide office

Democratic North Carolina state Sen. Natasha Marcus announced her intent to forego re-election Wednesday, but left open the possibility of a bid for statewide office next year.

Politics 9 hours ago

NC Democrat foregoes re-election over alleged GOP gridlock: 'worse than a dental appointment'

Democratic North Carolina state Rep. John Autry has announced his intent to forego re-election, claiming his tenure in the state Assembly was "worse than a dental appointment."

Politics 9 hours ago

Bo Hines launches second North Carolina congressional bid

Former college football player Bo Hines, a Republican, has announced his intent to challenge Rep. Kathy Manning in North Carolina's newly-redrawn sixth congressional district.

Politics 9 hours ago

NC Republican drops longshot bid for governor, will run for secretary of state instead

Republican candidate Jesse Thomas has suspended his campaign for North Carolina's governorship, instead seeking the secretary of state's office.

Politics 9 hours ago

GOP set to gain 3 US House seats under map advanced in NC Senate

A proposed congressional map that would likely net Republicans at least three U.S. House seats has advanced in the North Carolina Senate.

U.S. 9 hours ago

North Carolina city denies permit for Christmas parade following death of 11-year-old girl last year

Raleigh has denied a Christmas parade permit following an incident last year where an 11-year-old girl, Hailey Brooks, was fatally struck by a pickup truck towing a float.

U.S. 9 hours ago

Missing North Carolina woman Allisha Watts found dead; cops arrest boyfriend with reported criminal past

Missing North Carolina woman Allisha Watts' body was found near a cemetery in Montgomery County. Her boyfriend, James Dunmore, has been charged with her murder.

Politics 9 hours ago

NC House Speaker says 'zero' chance final budget becomes law before September

Republican North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore on Monday denied any possibility that the state's final budget would become law before September 1.

U.S. 9 hours ago

Eastern NC hospital closes as locals flock elsewhere for health services

Martin General Hospital in Williamston, North Carolina, suspended operations Thursday, and is filing for bankruptcy as residents travel elsewhere for healthcare.

Politics 9 hours ago

Competing endorsements emerge in North Carolina GOP labor commissioner primary

The current and former labor commissioners in North Carolina have thrown their support behind different candidates in the upcoming Republican primary for the position.

U.S. 9 hours ago

Pfizer reports serious tornado damage at large North Carolina facility

A tornado heavily damaged a Nash County, North Carolina Pfizer plant on Wednesday, the latest of several extreme weather events seen across the country in recent days.

U.S. 9 hours ago

Two still missing after SouthPark blaze as dramatic video shows partial building collapse

Two construction workers remain missing Friday after a five-alarm fire broke out in Charlotte, North Carolina, the city's fire department says.

U.S. 9 hours ago

Massive fire erupts in Charlotte, North Carolina's SouthPark area

A huge fire has broken out Thursday at a construction site in Charlotte, North Carolina’s SouthPark area, with police urging the public to stay away.

U.S. 9 hours ago

NC EMT accused of sexually assaulting girl in ambulance, released on bail less than hour later

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in North Carolina say an EMT sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl while alone with her in the back of an ambulance.

U.S. 9 hours ago

Apple abruptly closes North Carolina store following multiple shootings at mall

Apple announced its store at Northlake Mall in Charlotte, North Carolina would close permanently one day after the mall experienced its third shooting in less than three months.

U.S. 9 hours ago

North Carolina pilot who exited plane mid-flight died by accident: reports

The North Carolina Medical Examiner's Office said the death of a pilot who jumped from the plane he was co-piloting in July was an accident, according to reports.

U.S. 9 hours ago

North Carolina authorities say two dead after TV news chopper crashes in Charlotte

Authorities said two people were killed Tuesday when a helicopter reportedly belonging to a local television station crashed near a North Carolina freeway.

U.S. 9 hours ago

Raleigh Christmas parade halted, girl dies after being hit by vehicle

A Christmas parade in Raleigh, North Carolina, was interrupted by a tragic accident when an out-of-control vehicle struck a young girl. She later died.

U.S. 9 hours ago

North Carolina police chief slams judge for reducing repeat violent offender's bond from $2M to $50K

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings on Thursday took aim at a judge who lowered a repeat violent offender's bond from $2 million to $50,000.

Media 9 hours ago

North Carolina judge sends prospective juror to jail for refusing to wear mask in mask-optional courthouse

A North Carolina man was remanded to jail for refusing a judges order to wear a mask despite the lack of statewide or local mandates or laws.

Politics 9 hours ago

Biden calls for gun control day after Raleigh shooting

President Biden released an official White House memo Friday demanding a comprehensive assault weapon ban in the wake of the fatal mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Entertainment 9 hours ago

Nelly surprises fan with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome by giving him jacket off his back

A video of rapper Nelly surprising a fan with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome at a recent concert has gone viral, in which the Grammy winner is seen giving the fan the jacket off his back

Sports 9 hours ago

Christopher Bell advances in NASCAR playoffs with win at Roval; defending champ Kyle Larson eliminated

Christopher Bell scored a walk-off victory at the Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday. He needed the win to lock in a position in the Round of 8.

U.S. 9 hours ago

Charlotte FC announces plans for renovation of headquarters

Charlotte FC of the MLS has announced renovation plans for their facility. The facility will also create permanent jobs for 110 employees.

U.S. 9 hours ago

North Carolina co-pilot who jumped from plane upset about hard landing: NTSB

A copilot who jumped to his death from a small airplane in North Carolina last month was upset over damaging the craft’s landing gear during a failed runaway approach earlier in the day.