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Fisherman lands enormous 56-pound almaco jack, breaking state record

June 30, 2025

Fisherman lands enormous 56-pound almaco jack, breaking state record

Record-breaking 56-pound almaco jack caught in North Carolina waters by Virginia angler, measuring 46 inches with a 31-inch girth, shattering previous state record.

Trump threatens to support a primary challenger against GOP senator for opposing 'big, beautiful bill'

June 29, 2025

Trump threatens to support a primary challenger against GOP senator for opposing 'big, beautiful bill'

President Donald Trump said he is considering a GOP candidate to face North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in the primary election after he opposed the president's "big, beautiful bill."

Firefighter dies after vacation excursion with family at summer hot spot

June 27, 2025

Firefighter dies after vacation excursion with family at summer hot spot

Community mourns North Carolina firefighter Jaywon Lyons, who died during a family vacation in Turks and Caicos, remembered as an optimistic person who served multiple fire departments.

American Airlines plane makes emergency landing after engine starts smoking

June 25, 2025

American Airlines plane makes emergency landing after engine starts smoking

An American Airlines plane made an emergency landing in Las Vegas Wednesday after smoke was seen emanating from one of its engines.

American Airlines plane hit with 'unexpected turbulence,' 5 hospitalized

June 24, 2025

American Airlines plane hit with 'unexpected turbulence,' 5 hospitalized

Three flight attendants and two passengers were inured aboard an American Airlines flight from Miami to North Carolina on Sunday after the airline said it hit "unexpected turbulence."

LA riots, years of protests lead Republicans to seek federally criminalizing blocking traffic

June 23, 2025

LA riots, years of protests lead Republicans to seek federally criminalizing blocking traffic

Anti-ICE protesters blocking roads prompt Republican senators to propose federal legislation criminalizing traffic obstruction, citing public safety and emergency vehicle concerns.

North Carolina woman sues former employer over Chucky doll prank she claims gave her PTSD

June 20, 2025

North Carolina woman sues former employer over Chucky doll prank she claims gave her PTSD

A lawsuit alleges a bank violated the Americans with Disabilities Act after a manager placed a Chucky doll on an employee's chair despite knowing her fear, leading to a PTSD diagnosis.

Alligator injures girl swimming in popular summer state park destination

June 19, 2025

Alligator injures girl swimming in popular summer state park destination

North Carolina officials euthanized a 12-foot alligator after it injured a young girl swimming in Lake Waccamaw, noting the unusual but non-predatory nature of the rare encounter.

Helene-ravaged river town reopens for visitors: 'It felt like victory'

June 17, 2025

Helene-ravaged river town reopens for visitors: 'It felt like victory'

A cafe owner told Fox News, “I came back on Sunday after the storm and I had to crawl through my windows to get inside." Many other business owners are still cleaning and repainting just to reopen.

Rattlesnake bites teen on southern state fishing trip

June 11, 2025

Rattlesnake bites teen on southern state fishing trip

National Guard Black Hawk helicopter executes dramatic mountain rescue of teenager bitten by timber rattlesnake while fishing in remote Avery County wilderness.