Culture 3 days ago Battle over DEI heating up in North Carolina North Carolina Republicans are just one vote shy of overturning Gov. Josh Stein’s vetoes on anti-DEI bills, intensifying the state’s escalating political showdown.
Crime 4 days ago Ukrainian woman who fled war stabbed to death at Charlotte light rail station Man charged with murdering Ukrainian woman Iryna Zarutska at Charlotte transit station as community raises funds for family expenses.
Diversity 4 days ago DHS juggles ‘mass deportation’ push with Helene relief, adds $124M after Biden backlash Department of Homeland Security delivers $124 million in August Hurricane Helene relief funds under Trump administration for debris removal and infrastructure.
North Carolina 5 days ago College student’s parents killed, siblings injured in crash on school drop-off trip A North Carolina highway crash kills a pair of beloved teachers, Maria and Donald Nunney, leaving college student son to care for seriously injured siblings.
Donald Trump August 22 Longtime Trump ally formally succeeds Whatley as Republican Party chair RNC Chair Michael Whatley steps down to run for Senate in North Carolinan, and Trump-endorsed Joe Gruters takes over leading the Republican National Committee.
Travel August 20 Hurricane Erin prompts beach closures and emergency declarations across multiple states Hurricane Erin is bringing 100 mph winds and dangerous rip currents to coastal towns, prompting beach closures and tropical storm warnings from North Carolina to Virginia.
North Carolina August 19 Dramatic video captures beach town explosion after hit-and-run crash, 4 firefighters injured A gas line explosion at a North Carolina veterinary office caught on camera sent at least three firefighters to a hospital after a hit-and-run driver ruptured a line and fled.
Opinion August 13 New state law gives detransitioner 'second chance' at justice against doctors North Carolina law HB 805 allows detransitioners more time to file medical malpractice claims, potentially creating nationwide precedent for similar legislation.
Hurricanes August 11 Unauthorized North Carolina mine allegedly seizing on Hurricane Helene devastation, court battle imminent Western North Carolina residents head to court Monday in a fight against an "illegal" mine that swept into the mountains in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Bernie Sanders August 10 Bernie Sanders addresses whether he’ll run in 2028 Sen. Bernie Sanders addressed the possibility of a 2028 presidential run while conducting Fighting Oligarchy Tour, focusing on working-class agenda.
Florida August 10 North Carolina teen's body discovered in Florida one week after he vanished with chilling final message The body of Giovanni Pelletier, 18, has been found in Florida after the North Carolina teen vanished during a family vacation on Aug. 1.
DOGE August 3 North Carolina auditor excited for 'real effect' of state-level DOGE: 'Keeping government accountable' North Carolina's state auditor said he is looking forward to "keeping government accountable" by cutting wasteful spending through a state form of DOGE.
Donald Trump July 31 Trump-backed RNC chair jumps into 'marquee' Senate race in battleground North Carolina Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley entered the 2026 North Carolina Senate race to succeed retiring Sen. Thom Tillis in expected costly battle.
North Carolina July 29 Race-based hiring allegations lead RFK to pull millions from Duke under Trump DEI order Federal officials freeze Duke Health's $108 million grant funding over concerns that its diversity, equity and inclusion programs may violate anti-discrimination laws.
Midterm Elections July 28 Game on in North Carolina as former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper launches Senate bid for GOP-held seat Roy Cooper enters North Carolina Senate race as Democrats' top recruit, boosting chances to flip a key Republican seat in 2026 against likely GOP candidate Michael Whatley.
Boston July 24 Ex-American Airlines flight attendant sentenced for recording children in airplane bathroom American Airlines flight attendant who filmed at least five young girls using airplane bathrooms over nine months has been senteced to 18 and a half years.
Donald Trump July 24 RNC Chair Michael Whatley to seek open Republican-held Senate seat in battleground North Carolina: sources Trump-backed RNC Chair Michael Whatley jumps into North Carolina's Senate race as Lara Trump declines to run, creating a battle for one of 2026's competitive seats.
US Army July 17 Army secretary vows 'grievous error' targeting pro-life groups will never happen again Army Secretary Dan Driscoll called it "deeply inappropriate" that military training slides wrongly categorizing pro-life organizations as extremist groups.
North Carolina July 15 Teen run over by a truck while sunbathing on the beach Oak Island authorities responded when a GMC pickup truck conducting beach survey work struck a teenage girl lying on the beach, sending her to hospital.
North Carolina July 15 Woman dies after falling at least 75 feet while hiking in North Carolina A woman died over the weekend after falling at least 75 feet from a hiking trail while visiting a waterfall in North Carolina, according to officials.
Crime July 12 Parents face possible arrest, steep fines in military town's tough new approach to combat youth crime Mayor Mitch Colvin introduces youth curfew in Fayetteville to address rising juvenile crime, prohibiting minors from public spaces between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. with specific exceptions.
North Carolina July 8 Beloved family of four killed in tragic plane crash while returning home from beach vacation A family of four, Travis and Candace Buchanan and their children Aubrey and Walker, died when their plane crashed in Sanford, North Carolina, while returning from a beach vacation.
North Carolina July 7 Flash flooding in central North Carolina forces residents to flee homes Central North Carolina was hit by severe flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal remnants, prompting dozens of water rescues Sunday into Monday.
Crime July 7 Father outraged after discovering daughter's alleged killer should have been behind bars years ago Stephen Federico seeks answers after daughter Logan was killed by Alexander Dickey, who should have been imprisoned for prior burglaries if not for record-keeping errors.
True Crime July 6 Daughter of Irish man beaten to death by American wife, her ex-FBI agent father rejects self-defense claims Irish-born Jason Corbett's murder case explored in Netflix documentary, featuring interviews with his wife and her ex-FBI agent father who confessed to beating him to death.
North Carolina July 5 North Carolina governor vetoes Republican-led anti DEI and trans legislation Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed four bills that target diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and transgender policies, setting up a political clash with the Republican-led General Assembly.
North Carolina July 3 Delta plane wing flap lands in homeowner's driveway A Boeing 737-900ER, operated by Delta, lost part of its wing flap during flight from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham, landing safely with 109 passengers.
Weather July 1 Volunteers help rebuild North Carolina homes 10 months after Hurricane Helene Beacon Village, a neighborhood in Swannanoa, North Carolina, is seeing progress with some neighbors finally able to move into their homes.
North Carolina June 30 'Lawn guy' accused of throwing party at former client's home while they were on vacation: 'Epic failures' Landscaper charged with breaking and entering after allegedly hosting unauthorized party at client's vacation home in Weddington, collecting entry fees from hundreds of attendees.
Donald Trump June 30 Trump may look to his daughter-in-law to defend Senate seat in key battleground Sen. Tillis won't seek re-election in North Carolina, opening the door for Trump-aligned candidates, including Lara Trump and RNC Chair Whatley, as Democrats eye former Gov. Cooper.