North Carolina

Early voting begins today. Here’s what to watch for in the 2026 NC primaries Cardinal & Pine16:40Primary election

Early voting starts this week for North Carolina primary election: Here’s how to vote, register and more WBTV23:01Primary election

Big change coming to 90 DMV offices in North Carolina WBTV12:51DMV

NC DMV ending extended morning hours at 90 offices ABC11 / WTVD-TV14:38DMV

Person with measles visited five Raleigh locations while contagious; 1 case at Johnston hospital WITN18:31Measles Health

Multiple measles exposure sites identified in Charlotte this week as disease spreads in Carolinas WBTV16:41Measles Health

Lawmaker makes a fool of anti-ICE sheriff who can't answer basic questions about governance MailOnline22:20ICE Republicans US Crime

GOP lawmaker shocked after anti-ICE sheriff was stumped by 'fifth-grade civics' question Fox News11:45ICE Republicans US Crime

Report says Pitt County home invasion victim found severely beaten and tied up WITN15:31North Carolina Crime

Deputies releasing no details on Pitt County crime scene WITN17:30North Carolina Crime

Overturned vehicle leaves 4 seriously injured, closes multiple lanes of I-485 in South Charlotte WBTV16:44

I-485 at Nations Ford down to 1 lane after 4 injured in flipped car, Medic says The Charlotte Observer16:47

Brunswick County Sheriff warns of Valentine’s Day romance scams WECT19:39North Carolina Crime Valentine's Day

Greenville florists prepare for Valentine’s Day WITN02:37North Carolina Crime Valentine's Day

2 kids die after falling into frozen pond in North Carolina WBTV15:48

Two 7-year-olds die after falling through ice covering rural pond, NC cops say News & Observer, North Carolina11:53

ICE asks for WNC man accused of raping kids to be place on detainer FOX Carolina01:16Statutory rape South Carolina ICE

North Carolina man charged with three counts of statutory rape held on ICE detainer Fox News23:23Statutory rape South Carolina ICE

Man hit by car while crossing Kinston street WITN19:32

POLICE: Kinston man arrested after resisting arrest, hitting officer in face WITN14:27

Latest News

In the last half-hour

Pamlico BoE statement on basketball team forfeiting remaining games WITN18:17

New measles case reported in Buncombe County, 5 exposure sites confirmed WBTV18:15

In the last hour

Anita Earls raises 15 times more than Republican opponent in NC Supreme Court race News & Observer, North Carolina17:53

Roy Cooper campaigns in Brunswick County, focuses on healthcare costs WECT17:48

In the last 2 hours

After internal investigation, Wilmington fires two top employees WECT17:36

Fourth Circuit Says Disabled Plaintiff Not Qualified if Unable to Perform Job Functions JD Supra17:34

Grilled by NC lawmaker on Epstein case, Pam Bondi deflects to light rail killing News & Observer, North Carolina17:31

Blackbeard’s Revenge- State Sovereign Immunity Ends Long Running Copyright Battle National Law Review17:31

Measles Cases Rise in North Carolina as Public Exposures Are Reported HealthDay17:17

Elizabethtown receives $2.25 million federal grant for airport expansion WECT17:16

Traffic alert: Vehicle rollover impacting traffic on Camp Branch Road WECT17:06

Forsyth County Sheriff's Office not commenting on hack that led to posts about towels, Guthrie… Weston-Salem Journal, North Carolina17:02

Democrats Chances of Flipping North Carolina's GOP Senate Seat-Polls Macon.com17:02

Local nonprofit faces setback after office fire during banner year WECT16:46

In the last 4 hours

Early voting begins today. Here’s what to watch for in the 2026 NC primaries Cardinal & Pine16:40

Wake County court upholds Ncdeq authority on wastewater chemical limits WECT16:35

‘Tiger King’ big cat euthanized at Pittsboro animal sanctuary. What they suspect News & Observer, North Carolina16:27

Churchill Stateside Group Provides $1.43 Million USDA-Rd 538 Permanent Loan for The Covenant… Business Wire (Press Release)16:18

Christy Walker Joins Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Realty Times16:08

Raleigh hospital expansions top $500M Bizjournals16:05

Phishing scam targeting Beckley Raleigh County Chamber contacts WVVA TV, West Virginia16:04

Greensboro Sit-Ins: Learn about the protest that sparked a movement Cardinal & Pine16:00

How Charlotte’s big 3 banks use AI to cut jobs and costs in push for growth The Charlotte Observer15:52

25th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade returning to downtown Wilmington WECT15:44

Warrants: Hubert man assaults brother, sets fire to home with people inside WITN15:41

Video: Introducing Bad Medicine, investigating healthcare in North Carolina Cardinal & Pine15:39

Anthony’s Way to host community walk to raise ADHD awareness WECT15:34

1,700-pound great white shark spotted off North Carolina coast CBS News15:31

West Charlotte River District unveils first retail complex. Here’s a look at it The Charlotte Observer15:31

Report says Pitt County home invasion victim found severely beaten and tied up WITN15:31

Popular healthy food chain continues Triangle expansion with new restaurant News & Observer, North Carolina15:27

A new Helene documentary premieres in North Carolina this weekend Cardinal & Pine15:19

Novant Health approves $1 billion expansion in New Hanover County WECT15:14

The Grounds development at Wake Forest University eligible for $80 million in bonds Weston-Salem Journal, North Carolina15:10

Street newspaper lets Asheville homeless people tell their stories Cardinal & Pine15:09

North Carolina stores fined for price scanning errors: See the list here WBTV15:08

Murder trial of man accused of killing former Evansville Otter enters closing arguments in North Carolina 14 News15:08

Over 3,400 Columbus Co. students to attend first-ever “Careers on Wheels” event WECT15:04

Nhc commissioners to talk park funding, school funding transfers at upcoming meeting WECT15:04

Durham police investigate deadly shooting; teen injured in drive-by News & Observer, North Carolina14:57

In the last 6 hours

GPS Air Launches smartIAQ® GridSet™ to Help Buildings Reduce HVAC Costs While Delivering Clean… Business Wire (Press Release)14:22

Crash shuts down Craven County road WITN13:59

Warrants: Morehead City woman charged after child ingests meth WITN13:59

Duke Energy earned nearly $5B in 2025. It is still requesting a rate hike. News & Observer, North Carolina13:58

New Hanover County celebrates bus drivers amid nationwide shortage WECT13:42

New breakfast and lunch cafe opens in the Triangle. Where to find it News & Observer, North Carolina13:35

Man found fatally shot on Umstead Street sidewalk near downtown Durham News & Observer, North Carolina13:15

Krispy Kreme to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results on February 26, 2026 Business Wire (Press Release)13:04

Truist launches secure open banking experience PR Newswire (Press Release)13:04

Carter Exchange Sells Multifamily Property in Burlington, NC for $48M Delivering a 55.4% Total… PR Newswire (Press Release)13:01

Early voting begins for March 2026 primary election WITN12:58

Chef maps out return of beloved deli Bizjournals12:57

In the last 8 hours

Southwest JoCo braces for explosive growth with 1,000-job factory Bizjournals12:41

Actor who starred in popular North Carolina-filmed TV show dies WBTV12:36

Wells Fargo to close NC branch Bizjournals12:27

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. to Host Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings Call on February 25,… Business Wire (Press Release)12:16

Ex-Jack Smith deputy rebukes Bondi after House hearing — and mounts Dem run for Congress The Raw Story11:59

Camp Lejeune Marine vanishes after falling off ship in Caribbean, officials say News & Observer, North Carolina11:51

Food Lion opens new store in Greensboro: See the photos News-Record, North Carolina11:42

Early voting begins for North Carolina primaries ABC11 / WTVD-TV11:21

See photos of Clemmons coffee shop after weathering recent winter storms Weston-Salem Journal, North Carolina11:17

Ncdmv makes appointment changes — fewer days out, but afternoon hours available Mooresville Tribune11:15

Black History Month: The contribution of E.J. Hayes High School to the civil rights movement in Martin County WITN10:55

Marine with ties to Camp Lejeune dead after reportedly falling overboard ship WITN10:45

See photos of repair work on Clemmonsville Road bridge over N.C. 150 in Winston-Salem News-Record, North Carolina10:41

Earlier today

Car found in culvert had body in it, NC cops say. It was man reported as missing News & Observer, North Carolina10:40

What Orange County commissioner candidates would do about taxes, budget gap News & Observer, North Carolina10:32

Camp Lejeune Marine declared dead after falling overboard in Caribbean WECT10:29

Wnc highway to shut down to remove crashed truck FOX Carolina10:23

Voting is starting in NC’s 2026 primary election. Here’s what voters need to know The Charlotte Observer10:08

In 14th US House District, all but 1 candidate says working families are struggling The Charlotte Observer10:08

Why North Mecklenburg could be epicenter of most competitive county commission race The Charlotte Observer10:05

Charlotte man living in relative’s shed admits killing him, stealing ATM card The Charlotte Observer10:05

In Mecklenburg sheriff’s race, will controversy catch up with Garry McFadden? The Charlotte Observer10:05

Monifa Drayton can’t ‘wait for space’ in bid to oust Mecklenburg’s Vilma Leake The Charlotte Observer10:05

‘Not going to stop.’ Vilma Leake faces toughest challenge yet in bid for 10th term The Charlotte Observer10:05

Valerie Foushee faces contentious rematch with Nida Allam in NC’s bluest district News & Observer, North Carolina10:04

‘Toss-up’: No clear front-runner in GOP race for redrawn Eastern NC district News & Observer, North Carolina10:04

Republicans fight to keep NC’s Senate seat. Can any of them beat Cooper? News & Observer, North Carolina10:04

Why Rep. Tim Moore faces progressive party-switcher in Charlotte’s GOP primaries News & Observer, North Carolina10:04

Fact check: Why were people with life sentences included in NC’s 2021 release deal? News & Observer, North Carolina10:02

Meet The N&O’s new higher ed reporter, Jane Winik Sartwell News & Observer, North Carolina10:02

Why embattled Rep. Cunningham’s campaign says party backlash won’t work in primary News & Observer, North Carolina10:02

Who gets a bed in NC’s state psychiatric hospitals — and who waits? North Carolina Health News09:21

Men’s Basketball: ECU downs Utsa 88-72 WITN04:59

Boys’ Basketball: Kinston rallies to triumph over Rose 71-64 WITN04:51

Kinston QB Tyler Jones signs with Mars Hill WITN04:39

Measles cases rise in North Carolina as health officials urge precautions WITN04:31

History of Daniel Boone in North Carolina and how he helped shape a nation WBTV04:27

‘Threat to our community:’ Canton halts data center construction with one-year moratorium FOX Carolina03:56

Greenville florists prepare for Valentine’s Day WITN02:37

Ribbon-cutting held for Craven County manufacturing investment WITN02:29

Topsail High School booster club member charged with embezzlement Fox Wilmington02:22

Woman given $1M bond in Greenville stabbing death WITN01:05

Wilmington community reflects on James Van Der Beek’s impact WECT01:00

We The People: 250 years since the historic Battle of Moores Creek WECT00:40

Woman faces charges following Kinston hit-and-run WITN00:25

Yesterday

Swansboro High students explore trade careers with simulation event WITN23:24 11-Feb-26

See photos of retiring Newton Police Chief Vidal Sipe over the years Hickory Daily Record23:10 11-Feb-26

Early voting starts this week for North Carolina primary election: Here’s how to vote, register and more WBTV23:01 11-Feb-26

Boil water advisory issued for Greenville Loop Road area WECT22:59 11-Feb-26

Housing expert shares secrets to affordable homeownership WECT22:59 11-Feb-26

Whiteville City Schools launches pilot diabetes screening program for students WECT22:48 11-Feb-26

SBI investigating misappropriation of playground equipment in Pender County WECT22:48 11-Feb-26

Rxo Prices $400 Million Senior Notes Offering Business Wire (Press Release)22:45 11-Feb-26

11 last-minute Valentine’s dinners in Raleigh, Durham & Cary for the late lovers News & Observer, North Carolina22:40 11-Feb-26

Durham school official charged in alleged child-abuse case is fired from district News & Observer, North Carolina22:34 11-Feb-26

Mooresville mayor refutes lawsuit claims about late-night encounters The Charlotte Observer22:33 11-Feb-26

Charlie Loves Science: Solid-state batteries WITN22:25 11-Feb-26

Zion Shelter opens new community kitchen, offers programs to help those in need WITN22:22 11-Feb-26

Lawmaker makes a fool of anti-ICE sheriff who can't answer basic questions about governance MailOnline22:20 11-Feb-26

Congress extended US flood insurance, but the clock is already ticking again Insurance News Net22:11 11-Feb-26

Man who killed grandfather facing domestic violence charge a month after parole release WECT21:57 11-Feb-26

Endowment board appoints new president and CEO WECT21:57 11-Feb-26

Charlotte man pleads guilty to second-degree murder for shooting at person in car The Charlotte Observer21:54 11-Feb-26

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