Southport shooting: Multiple people injured after 'active shooter' in yacht basin

There have been reports of an active shooter in North Carolina An active shooter has been reported in Southport, North Carolina, according to posts on social media. Residents are being urged to avoid the area as police investigate. Facebook posts...

Health care organizations sign letter urging delay of Medicaid cuts in North Carolina

A coalition of North Carolina healthcare associations recently wrote an open letter to Devdutta Sangvai, secretary of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, urging the state to delay or cancel the planned Oct. 1 cuts to Medicaid...

Lawsuit Claims North Carolina Illegally Hired Bill Belichick, Hid Information From Public

Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Audio By Carbonatix A new lawsuit accuses University of North Carolina Board of Trustees of illegally hiring head football coach Bill Belichick. The suit alleges that the trustees hired Belichick in an illegal closed...

Asheville hopes for a big fall tourist season to boost its post Helene economy

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Last September, Brandon Davis had just opened the business of his dreams. The funky 70s-themed bar known as Day Trip sat near the banks of Asheville's French Broad River. Davis and his husband, Davie, poured their heart into...

Lenovo Plans $77M Investment In North Carolina

Lenovo will invest $77 million to expand its existing manufacturing and fulfillment facility in Whitsett, North Carolina. The global technology company is expected to create more than 400 new jobs as it expands its server manufacturing and...

$3.8M in grants awarded for Hurricane Helene recovery in western North Carolina

BOONE, N.C. — The North Carolina Community Foundation is awarding $3.8 million in grants from its Disaster Relief Fund to support long-term Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina. The funds are aimed at focusing on legal...

Helene interrupted this town’s outdoor tourism makeover. How businesses are doing a year later

OLD FORT, N.C. (AP) — Morning mist is still burning off the surrounding mountains when they appear: Small groups of helmeted riders on one-wheeled, skateboard-like contraptions, navigating the pitched streets, past the 30-foot granite Arrowhead...

Robin Roberts Visits Western North Carolina With A Major Gift And A Powerful Message

On the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Helene, as "Good Morning America" host Robin Roberts prepared for a two-hour live special on Western North Carolina, she was thinking about where she was in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In late...

Former North Carolina firefighter convicted of possessing thousands of files of child porn

Former North Carolina firefighter convicted of possessing thousands of files of child porn MICHELLE BUNCOMBE COUNTY OFFICIALS ARE PAINTING A CLEAR PICTURE ON JUST HOW MUCH DESTRUCTION HURRICANE HELENE LEFT IN ITS PATH. ACCORDING TO DATA SHARED BY...

What was Erik Prince looking for in Ukraine – and what did he find? The story of Blackwater, the world's largest private military company, and its founder

Amid reports that US President Donald Trump has suggested deploying American private military companies to Ukraine as part of security guarantees, the founder of the most famous of these companies – Blackwater – has shown renewed interest in...

Interactive | Helene’s wrath puts North Carolina's 7,000 aging dams in spotlight amid safety risks

The impact of Hurricane Helene’s wrath on dams in North Carolina is alarming, resulting in $205 million in damage to 29 public and private high-hazard dams and 13 mining sites, according to the North Carolina Hurricane Helene Recovery report...

Georgia tops list as best state for business, magazine says

Support local news in ATL For a dozen years in a row now, Georgia has ranked at the top of an economic development magazine’s listing of the best states for doing business. In a new report, Area Development Magazine cites affordable housing,...

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Celebrates the Grand Opening of its Commercial-Scale Cell Culture Manufacturing Site in North Carolina

HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 24, 2025-- FUJIFILM Biotechnologies today celebrated the grand opening of its manufacturing site in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The newest addition to FUJIFILM Biotechnologies’ global network represents...

North Carolina bounces back in August as sports betting revenue tops $54.1 million

Home > Sports betting > North Carolina bounces back in August as sports betting revenue tops $54.1 million 22nd September 2025 | By Robert Fletcher Gross wagering revenue in North Carolina hit $54.1 million in August. North Carolina recovered from...

Boviet Solar Adds Third Solar Module Manufacturing Line in North Carolina

Vietnam-based solar cell and module manufacturer, Boviet Solar Technology, has added a third module manufacturing production line at its facility in Greenville, North Carolina, in the U.S., expanding its production capacity from 2 GW to 3 GW. The...

Trump Again Applies His Tariff Wrecking Ball to US Citizens and Businesses with 100% Levy on Imported Patented Drugs, 25% on Imported Trucks, 30% to 50% on Furnishings

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North Carolina Sees 50.0% Decline in Foodborne Disease Outbreaks Since COVID

Each year, an estimated 48 million Americans suffer from foodborne illnesses. While many cases are isolated, others stem from outbreaks—when two or more people become ill from the same contaminated food or drink. These outbreaks are particularly...

North Carolina Senate Passes Bill Defunding Planned Parenthood

The North Carolina state Senate is taking steps following a Supreme Court decision allowing states to defund Planned Parenthood to ensure no taxpayer dollars are flowing to the abortion giant. The state Senate passed a bill Monday to stop state...

This Tiny North Carolina Beach Town's Slow Pace Is Easy To Get Used To

Key Takeaways This Crystal Coast beach town has a slower pace that’s easy to enjoy on two wheels. Stroll the 12 miles of beach, or experience the blue-green waters with a fishing rod, paddleboard, or boat. You’ll find seafood at every turn, as...

Dogs vs. Invasive Insects: Labs Sniff Out Spotted Lanternfly Threat in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina is enlisting some unlikely allies in the fight against one of the state’s most destructive invasive pests: detector dogs. The Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive insect known for killing grapevines, damaging hops, and...