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February 18, 2024

Charlotte protesters attack officers, set tractor-trailer on fire in riot at Eritrean 'cultural event': police

Charlotte, North Carolina, police arrested eight people during a 10-hour riot at an Eritrean cultural event, and two firearms were seized by law enforcement.

February 16, 2024

North Carolina health officials remove children from troubled wellness therapy camp

The death of a 12-year-old boy in the care of a North Carolina nature therapy program has prompted an investigation of the wellness program.

February 16, 2024

North Carolina search warrant sheds light on mysterious therapy camp death of 12-year-old boy

Deputies believe Trails Carolina “has not completely cooperated" with the investigation into the death of a preteen boy enrolled in the program less than 24 hours.

February 15, 2024

Appellate panel hesitant to overturn NC Senate districts in redistricting suit

A panel on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals appeared hesitant Thursday to act on a plea to overturn two state Senate districts beginning this year.

February 15, 2024

North Carolina police academy proposed curriculum includes teaching of 68 terms for 'gender identity'

The North Carolina DOJ is working to revise the state's police training program to include what critics describe as a "politically correct" curriculum.

February 15, 2024

13-year-old in North Carolina accused of leading deputies on 100 mph chase in stolen car, crashes

A 13-year-old boy was taken into custody after leading police in North Carolina on a multi-county chase in a stolen car on Wednesday, authorities said.

February 14, 2024

New admissions halted at Trails Carolina therapy camp amid investigation into 12-year-old's death

State officials have ordered Trails Carolina to stop accepting new admissions as they investigate the death of a 12-year-old boy who died at the camp on Feb. 3.

February 13, 2024

North Carolina Gov. Cooper signs executive order to conserve 1M acres of forests and wetlands

NC Gov. Cooper signed an executive order that sets targets to conserve and restore millions of acres of forests and wetlands and plant 1 million new trees in urban areas by 2040.

February 13, 2024

NRA supports GOP candidate for governor who went viral for pro-gun speech: 'I'm the majority'

The NRA officially endorsed North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson for governor of the Tar Heel State, citing his dedication to protecting the Second Amendment.

February 12, 2024

North Carolina aquarium astonished after female stingray becomes pregnant with no male stingrays nearby

Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO in Hendersonville, North Carolina, has a pregnant stingray that lives in a tank with no males. Experts believe it is reproducing asexually.