September 2026
Man wanted by ICE found in stolen pickup, tailgating a squad car, NC sheriff says
A man wanted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was captured in eastern North Carolina during an armed confrontation with a sheriff’s deputy, according to investigators.
2 Charlotte Starbucks stores among 250 set to close. Here’s when + what to know
Two Charlotte Starbucks — Gateway Village and Mallard Pointe — are among 250 U.S. stores closing this week as the coffee company cites underperformance.
Republicans are already starting to give up on Michael Whatley in NC | Opinion
A steady trickle of media reports suggest that Republicans have lost hope of winning North Carolina in November. | Opinion
Will NC education leaders step in amid CMS turmoil? What state law allows
Can the state take over Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools after superintendent fired, investigations? What state law, NC Department of Public Instruction say.
4 feet of flooding as storm risks, NC Highway 12 closures continue on Outer Banks
Nor’easter storm brings 4 feet of flooding, overwash on roads and suspended ferries. Strong winds & waves in latest weather forecast for North Carolina coast.
Change to NC film incentives causes major production to leave. Are workers next?
NC film grants bring millions of dollars in spending, thousands of jobs. Workers share economic fears as TV show and movie productions could leave the state.
CMPD specialist accused of embezzlement on the job, police officials say
CMPD employee accused of embezzlement at a unit assigned to regulate passenger vehicles for hire, including taxicabs, shuttles and limos, police officials say.
Fierce coastal storm didn’t stop couple’s beach wedding on NC’s Outer Banks
Couple hoping to get married on Outer Banks beach in North Carolina decided not to let coastal storm stop their plans, photos show. They married under a pier.
‘Juvenile’ shot by deputy in condo community along Lake Norman, NC sheriff says
“Juvenile” shot during late night confrontation with deputy in Waterstone condo community near Lake Norman, North Carolina sheriff says. He’s hospitalized.
CMPD employee arrested and charged with embezzlement, will be fired, police say
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department employee was arrested and charged with embezzlement, police said. He worked in CMPD’s passenger vehicle for hire unit.