North Carolina

Adoptable Pets 1 day ago

Dog abandoned at the front door of animal care center is up for adoption: Meet Laa-Laa

A one-year-old dog in North Carolina was abandoned at the front door of an animal control center in Charlotte. She's up for adoption and needs a caring, loving home.

North Carolina 1 day ago

Second structural issue discovered on Carowinds roller coaster after massive crack forces ride to shut down

A North Carolina roller coaster at Carowinds has a second structural issue which was discovered recently, according to the North Carolina Department of Labor.

Missing Persons 3 days ago

Allisha Watts: North Carolina police searching for woman whose car was found 2 days after she went missing

A search remains ongoing for a woman whose car was found 60 miles from her home two days after she was last seen leaving a residence in North Carolina.

North Carolina 3 days ago

North Carolina Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson endorses Rep. Jon Hardister to succeed him

Josh Dobson, the current North Carolina labor commissioner, endorsed his former colleague Rep. Jon Hardister to succeed him. They served together in the state House for several years.

North Carolina 3 days ago

North Carolina looks to extend Medicaid expansion to thousands of low-income adults starting Oct. 1

North Carolina lawmakers are looking to extend Medicaid coverage to thousands of low-income adults by Oct. 1. Negotiations regarding the implementation of the expansion are ongoing.

US 3 days ago

North Carolina tourist town weighing options to crack down on growing panhandling as tourism dips

City leaders in Asheville, North Carolina, are weighing options to crack down on the growing rate of panhandling in the mountain town that relies heavily on tourist dollars.

North Carolina 3 days ago

Airboat capsizes off coast of Outer Banks, 11 rescued

An airboat capsized off the Outer Banks on July 26, 2023. The Coast Guard helped rescue 11 people following the accident. One person may have suffered a chest and head injury.

Children's Health 3 days ago

North Carolina woman warns of vaping dangers after teen stepson's sudden death: 'We had no clue'

Solomon Wynn died suddenly at age 15 after he developed a rare lung condition from vaping, according to his stepmother. His lungs and heart filled with fluid.

Coast Guard 4 days ago

Coast Guard relieves North Carolina commander due to ‘loss of confidence’ in his judgement

The U.S. Coast Guard says Capt. Matthew Baer has been relieved of his duties as commander of USCG Sector North Carolina due to a "los of confidence" in his abilities.

North Carolina 4 days ago

Three Marines found unresponsive at gas station near Camp Lejeune died of carbon monoxide poisoning: Police

Three Marines who were found unresponsive Sunday at a North Carolina Speedway gas station died of carbon monoxide poisoning, the Pender County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.