North Carolina

Politics 2 hours ago

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 2 hours ago

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.

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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 2 hours ago

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.

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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.

Politics 2 hours ago

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

U.S. 2 hours ago

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.

Politics 2 hours ago

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.

Politics 2 hours ago

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Politics 2 hours ago

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.

U.S. 2 hours ago

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 2 hours ago

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.

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'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.

Politics 2 hours ago

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.

Travel 2 hours ago

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.

Politics 2 hours ago

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."

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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.

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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.

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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."