October 2026
Four Marines injured during ‘aviation mishap’ in rural North Carolina, USMC says
Military transport aircraft carrying U.S. Marines made “hard landing” and caught fire in Bladen County, NC, according to media reports. Four injured, USMS says.
NC’s State Health Plan sues Atrium, saying it can’t set plan members’ copays
The NC State Health Plan and state treasurer sued Atrium Health in Wake County, arguing Atrium can’t set copays and its program threatens coverage for 750,000 members.
Amtrak can drop you off at the 2026 NC State Fair from Charlotte. Here’s how
Travel from Charlotte to the North Carolina State Fair via Amtrak. See Piedmont and Carolinian schedules, ticket tips, CLT station info and special stops for the Lexington festival.
Sandwich chain in Charlotte earns ‘B’ grade for handwashing, debris violations
A Charlotte Jersey Mike’s scored 87.5% on Oct. 8: violations included incorrect handwashing, food at wrong temperatures, stacked wet dishes and cabinet debris.
Hurricane Isaias cancels Charlotte flights, events as storm strengthens in Gulf
Charlotte flights and events were canceled as Isaias became a major hurricane in the Gulf packing what the National Hurricane Center said were 120-mph winds.
4 NC colleges rank among nation’s best for career success (one is No. 2)
Four North Carolina schools made LinkedIn’s Top Colleges list based on career outcomes: Duke (No. 2), Wake Forest, UNC Chapel Hill and Davidson College.
Prep football update: Providence Day, Latin get Thursday wins; Friday’s previews
NC NCHSAA NCISAA CMS high school football kicks off Thursday. Get previews, predictions, prep football rankings polls, Talking Preps
Vegas showgirl impersonators attacked 2 NC tourists over tip dispute, reports say
Attack on 2 North Carolina tourists in Vegas gets tabloid coverage due to viral video of “showgirl impersonators” beating victims outside casino, reports say.
How much rain could NC get from Hurricane Isaias? The latest forecast
The latest forecast, wind, rain and possible flooding ahead of Hurricane Isaias, including what folks in Raleigh, Charlotte and all of North Carolina.
Faith Hedgepeth murder: Witness recalls blood on roommate’s finger
Faith Hedgepeth’s roommate faced cross-examination as another witness testified about seeing blood on her finger the morning the UNC student was killed.