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December 8, 2023

Squatter's tiff with motel staff turns deadly when owner calls police

An alleged squatter in North Carolina reportedly fatally shot the owner of a motel before turning the gun on himself during a stand-off with police, reports show.

December 7, 2023

Swing district Democrat complains she won't run for re-election because race is 'rigged' against her

Rep. Kathy Manning, D-N.C., announced she would not be running for re-election in 2024, complaining the race was "rigged" against her by Republicans in the state legislature.

December 6, 2023

Unconnected exhaust pipes found on car where 3 NC Marines died of carbon monoxide poisoning

Unconnected, rusted exhaust pipes were found on the vehicle in which three Marines died from carbon monoxide poisoning near Camp Lejeune this summer.

December 5, 2023

North Carolina hog farmers score legal win over animal waste energy

A three-judge panel ruled in favor of North Carolina regulators and several hog farms on Tuesday, bucking environmentalists' legal challenge to approved permits.

December 5, 2023

Family of 14-year-old girl sues American Airlines after flight attendant allegedly put camera in bathroom

The family of a teenager is suing American Airlines after they allege a male flight attendant used his cellphone to record their daughter going to the bathroom.

December 5, 2023

North Carolina woman tells emotional story of confronting home intruder

Lawrence Jones has breakfast with North Carolina voters who share concerns about various issues including their retirement and crime

December 5, 2023

North Carolina Sen. Krawiec and Rep. Gill will not seek reelection in 2024

North Carolina state Sen. Joyce Krawiec and Rep. Rosa Gill have both decided to forego seeking reelection in 2024, marking a development in the state's political landscape.

December 5, 2023

NC faces federal lawsuit over alleged racial bias in newly drawn congressional maps

A federal lawsuit has been filed by Black and Latino voters in North Carolina challenging recently drawn congressional districts by Republican state legislators.

December 1, 2023

NC Gov. Cooper, healthcare advocates, take victory lap on Medicaid expansion

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper celebrated the state's official start of Medicaid expansion on Friday, marking the end of a "long and winding road" to the Obama-era policy's enactment.

December 1, 2023

Inmate transport driver charged with kidnapping after quitting mid-trip, going off-course

Joshua Pinquet, 21, of Orlando, Florida, has been charged with kidnapping for refusing to drop inmates off in North Carolina after quitting his transport job mid-trip.