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April 28, 2024

Vulnerable House Dem 'fighting' to retain his seat rejects GOP challenger's claim he's 'beholden' to Biden

A North Carolina Democrat seeking re-election to his post in the House is fending off accusations made by his GOP challenger that he's “beholden" to President Biden.

April 26, 2024

Planned solar panel manufacturing plant to employ over 900 in eastern NC

Vietnam-based Boviet Solar is set to use Greenville, North Carolina, as the site of its first solar panel manufacturing plant in North America

April 25, 2024

Early in-person voting starts for North Carolina primary runoffs

Early in-person voting began Tuesday across North Carolina for the runoff elections being held next month, including Republican primaries for one congressional and two statewide seats.

April 25, 2024

UNC Health pilot, physician hospitalized after small plane crash

A UNC Health pilot and physician were injured following a small-plane crash Wednesday morning at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, officials confirmed.

April 24, 2024

North Carolina officials reveal possible cause of death for boy, 12, found dead at wilderness therapy camp

A North Carolina boy who was found dead at a wilderness therapy camp for troubled youth likely died of suffocation in a tent with a broken zipper, a new state report says.

April 24, 2024

Bird flu virus found in grocery store milk, but no risk to customers, FDA says

Bird flu virus has been found in samples of pasteurized milk on grocery store shelves but there is no risk to customers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday.

April 24, 2024

United Methodists to hold first worldwide conference since LGBTQ inclusion spurred schism

The United Methodists are holding the first General Conference, a meeting attended by church representatives from around the world, since thousands of congregations disaffiliated.

April 23, 2024

North Carolina lawmakers reconvene to address budget, vouchers before key elections

The North Carolina Legislature begins its annual work session this week to address issues before elections this fall; their 2023 session restricted abortion and expanded Medicaid.

April 23, 2024

J6 rioter who struck officer with pole sentenced to 6 years in prison

David Joseph Gietzen, a North Carolina man who assaulted a police officer with a pole during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to 6 years in prison.

April 22, 2024

Marine killed in training accident near Camp Lejeune, less than 2 weeks after promotion, identified

U.S. military officials have identified a North Carolina-based Marine who died during a late-night training exercise last week, just days after his promotion to sergeant.