North Carolina

North Carolina gets federal okay to use $300 million to expand broadband into rural areas

North Carolina gets federal okay to use $300 million to...

NC Newsline, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:58

BEAD allocated $1.53 billion for broadband expansion in North Carolina.

Ukrainian school in Raleigh brings together refugees, longtime immigrants to keep culture alive

Ukrainian school in Raleigh brings together refugees, l...

NC Newsline, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:58

Dozens of children, some dressed as angels, shepherds, and farm animals, stood f...

UNC system’s new ‘work for hire’ policy is a right-wing Trojan horse

UNC system’s new ‘work for hire’ policy is a right-wing...

NC Newsline, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:58

Once upon a time I consulted with a local nonprofit that needed help revising a ...

Wilson County Sheriff 5-Month Silence Lingers In Alleged Sex Scandal Involving Minor

Wilson County Sheriff 5-Month Silence Lingers In Allege...

News – The North Carolina Beat, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:58

The North Carolina Beat Wilson County Sheriff 5-Month Silence Lingers In Allege...

Pitt County Woman Admits to $365K COVID Unemployment Scam

Pitt County Woman Admits to $365K COVID Unemployment Scam

News – The North Carolina Beat, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:58

The North Carolina Beat Pitt County Woman Admits to $365K COVID Unemployment Sc...

NC Woman Accused of Locking Kids In Rooms, Using Dog Leash As Control

NC Woman Accused of Locking Kids In Rooms, Using Dog Le...

News – The North Carolina Beat, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:58

The North Carolina Beat NC Woman Accused of Locking Kids In Rooms, Using Dog Le...

Gaston County Man Sentenced To Life After Brutal Stabbing Death of Woman He Once Walked Free With

Gaston County Man Sentenced To Life After Brutal Stabbi...

News – The North Carolina Beat, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:58

The North Carolina Beat Gaston County Man Sentenced To Life After Brutal Stabbi...

Border Patrol sweep, angry shrimpers and a lot of fair food among our 2025 memories

Border Patrol sweep, angry shrimpers and a lot of fair ...

The News & Observer | North Carolina, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:57

N&O staff members recall a Wendell woman’s detention, a runway’s extreme makeove...

We take you inside internet cafes, detail a political breakup and offer money tips

We take you inside internet cafes, detail a political b...

The News & Observer | North Carolina, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:56

As 2025 ends, we look back on stories about an inspirational chaplain, a new Duk...

We’ll remember nature’s fury, an endless election and off-the-field football drama

We’ll remember nature’s fury, an endless election and o...

The News & Observer | North Carolina, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

Democrats and Republican agreed on something but then came a GOP stalemate. Chan...

‘Not a silver bullet.’ NC dams problematic during Helene, future role unclear.

‘Not a silver bullet.’ NC dams problematic during Helen...

Carolina Public Press, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

Shelved plans from '60s for TVA project in NC unlikely to make comeback. Dam fa...

Losing Speed. Tiny NC town on verge of shutting down.

Losing Speed. Tiny NC town on verge of shutting down.

Carolina Public Press, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

Edgecombe County town of Speed faces NC Local Government Commission pressure to...

Expiring ACA subsidies to raise healthcare costs for hundreds of thousands across the Carolinas

Expiring ACA subsidies to raise healthcare costs for hu...

North Carolina - Queen City News, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

At the end of the year, Affordable Care Act subsidies that help pay for millions...

Charlotte Douglas International Airport anticipates steady holiday traffic

Charlotte Douglas International Airport anticipates ste...

North Carolina - Queen City News, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

Charlotte Douglas International Airport expects to see steady traffic this holid...

NC mom inspires others by donating 2,700+ ounces of breast milk to help NICU babies

NC mom inspires others by donating 2,700+ ounces of bre...

North Carolina - Queen City News, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- Lauren Hildebrant is a busy mother, sharing her two chil...

3 teenage boys charged in shooting 13-year-old girl at a Goldsboro apartment, officials say

3 teenage boys charged in shooting 13-year-old girl at ...

North Carolina - Queen City News, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

A 15-year-old and two 16-year-olds were charged with first degree murder and fel...

Who’s Running: Wake County Board of Commissioners

Who’s Running: Wake County Board of Commissioners

INDY Week, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

The March primary will feature a crowded race for two new seats on the Wake Coun...

Who’s Running: Durham County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary

Who’s Running: Durham County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary

INDY Week, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

Durham County will see contested primaries for DA, sheriff, clerk of superior co...

Who’s Running: Wake County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary

Who’s Running: Wake County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary

INDY Week, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

Three Democrats will compete in March to be Wake County’s next district attorney...

Why UNC-CH Revived a Plan to Merge Library and Data Science

Why UNC-CH Revived a Plan to Merge Library and Data Sci...

INDY Week, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

Many questions remain about UNC-Chapel Hill’s plan to merge the schools of Data ...

Who’s Running for Triangle Elected Offices in 2026?

Who’s Running for Triangle Elected Offices in 2026?

INDY Week, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

From local school board to congress, a host of races will be on Triangle voters'...

Shooting on Vance Street leads to attempted murder charges for teen suspect

Shooting on Vance Street leads to attempted murder char...

North Carolina News | WAVY.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

A shooting occurred on Dec. 20., on Vance Street in Murfreesboro, involving a 15...

Man dead after collapsing in ocean in Nags Head after medical emergency

Man dead after collapsing in ocean in Nags Head after m...

North Carolina News | WAVY.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

A 33-year-old man was reported dead Sunday afternoon after collapsing into the o...

1 dead in 3-alarm Elizabeth City fire

1 dead in 3-alarm Elizabeth City fire

North Carolina News | WAVY.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — One person was found dead and three homes sustaine...

C'Sar, oldest elephant in America, dies at 51, North Carolina Zoo announces; 'Etched into our hearts'

C'Sar, oldest elephant in America, dies at 51, North Ca...

North Carolina News | WAVY.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

Editor's Note: The above video is from C'sar's 48th birthday in 2022. ASHEBORO, ...

2 facing drug charges after traffic stop in Bertie County

2 facing drug charges after traffic stop in Bertie County

North Carolina News | WAVY.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

A man and woman are facing several drug-related charges following a traffic stop...

Iryna’s Law aims to improve public safety — but it may deepen jail and health care strains

Iryna’s Law aims to improve public safety — but it may ...

North Carolina Health News, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

By Rachel Crumpler A law that took effect this month tightens North Carolina’s ...

Four years after promises, a plan for apartments at The Pearl

Four years after promises, a plan for apartments at The...

North Carolina Health News, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

By Michelle Crouch Co-published with The Charlotte Ledger Four years after A...

Swansboro Elementary teachers celebrate $100K Powerball win

Swansboro Elementary teachers celebrate $100K Powerball...

North Carolina | WNCT, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) -- Nine teachers from Swansboro Elementary school are sh...

Man charged with murder after fatal assault in Onslow County

Man charged with murder after fatal assault in Onslow C...

North Carolina | WNCT, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) -- Deputies with the Onslow County Sheriffs office ar...

Angel Tree campaign supports 800 kids in Onslow and Jones Counties

Angel Tree campaign supports 800 kids in Onslow and Jon...

North Carolina | WNCT, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) -- The Salvation Army of Jones and Onslow counties he...

'Booze It & Lose It' ramps up DUI enforcement for holidays

'Booze It & Lose It' ramps up DUI enforcement for holidays

North Carolina | WNCT, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) -- The "Booze It & Lose It" campaign is underway in O...

North Carolina opens grant applications for highway safety

North Carolina opens grant applications for highway safety

North Carolina | WNCT, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:55

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) -- The North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program is ...

NC extends deadline for Helene single-family housing repair program

NC extends deadline for Helene single-family housing re...

NC Newsline, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:21

North Carolina officials announced Friday that it is extending the application w...

FERC clears path for revised MVP Southgate natural gas project

FERC clears path for revised MVP Southgate natural gas ...

NC Newsline, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:21

FERC announced on Thursday its approval of an amendment to change the route, pip...

Trump kicks off NC’s 2026 midterms by attacking Roy Cooper in Rocky Mount speech

Trump kicks off NC’s 2026 midterms by attacking Roy Coo...

NC Newsline, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:21

President Donald Trump launched the opening salvo in North Carolina’s midterm el...

Police: Greenville Man Murdered His 76-Year-Old Mother in Moyewood Neighborhood

Police: Greenville Man Murdered His 76-Year-Old Mother ...

News – The North Carolina Beat, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:21

The North Carolina Beat Police: Greenville Man Murdered His 76-Year-Old Mother ...

Former Southern High School Student Names Durham Mayor in Explosive Social Media Allegations

Former Southern High School Student Names Durham Mayor ...

News – The North Carolina Beat, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:21

The North Carolina Beat Former Southern High School Student Names Durham Mayor ...

Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams Responds Through Attorney, Denies Allegations Of Former Band Student

Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams Responds Through Attorne...

News – The North Carolina Beat, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:21

The North Carolina Beat Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams Responds Through Attorne...

Duke Health Nurse Accused of Sexually Assaulting ‘Incapacitated’ Patiens At Hospital, Cops say

Duke Health Nurse Accused of Sexually Assaulting ‘Incap...

News – The North Carolina Beat, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:21

The North Carolina Beat Duke Health Nurse Accused of Sexually Assaulting ‘Incap...

Armed man abducted woman at Hardee’s, raped her, then took her car, NC cops say

Armed man abducted woman at Hardee’s, raped her, then t...

The News & Observer | North Carolina, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:20

He pleaded guilty and faces decades in prison, prosecutors say.

Flying through RDU at the holidays? How to avoid snags at security checkpoints

Flying through RDU at the holidays? How to avoid snags ...

The News & Observer | North Carolina, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:19

The Transportation Security Administration highlights some pitfalls that even se...

Greg Biffle plane crash update: Jet hit runway lights, trees, fence, NTSB says

Greg Biffle plane crash update: Jet hit runway lights, ...

The News & Observer | North Carolina, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:18

The crash at Statesville Regional Airport killed popular NASCAR driver Greg Biff...

Charlotte-area father and son killed in Statesville plane crash were both pilots

Charlotte-area father and son killed in Statesville pla...

The News & Observer | North Carolina, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:17

The crash north of Charlotte killed seven people, including former NASCAR star G...

Judge accuses feds of violating rights of asylum seeker in Charlotte

Judge accuses feds of violating rights of asylum seeker...

The News & Observer | North Carolina, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:16

At a routine check-in, ICE detained an Egyptian asylum seeker who was doing “eve...

Culture of fear in places of learning. Faculty at NC colleges report anxiety over threats to academic freedom.

Culture of fear in places of learning. Faculty at NC co...

Carolina Public Press, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:16

Faculty at both public and private colleges in NC express concerns about politi...

NC county settles lawsuit over stifling public comment

NC county settles lawsuit over stifling public comment

Carolina Public Press, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:16

Cabarrus Co. will better train commissioners as part of settlement. A commissio...

Field is set for NC 2026 elections as filing closes

Field is set for NC 2026 elections as filing closes

Carolina Public Press, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:16

Window for candidates closes in NC. With everyone filed, primary and general el...

'I just can't believe this': Remembering the victims of the deadly Statesville plane crash

'I just can't believe this': Remembering the victims of...

North Carolina - Queen City News, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:16

Tributes continue to pour in for Greg Biffle and his family following a fatal pl...

Who’s Running: Raleigh City Council

Who’s Running: Raleigh City Council

INDY Week, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:16

Here’s who filed for all Raleigh City Council seats and whom voters can expect t...