October 2026
New NC statewide prep football rankings after Week 6: 11 polls, 8 new teams
Eight teams entered the latest NC football rankings. Northside-Jacksonville jumped to No. 1 in 5A, and West Iredell moved atop 4A after beating East Lincoln.
NC Gov. Josh Stein lowers flags for Dottie Martin + latest approval poll results
A Catawba College–YouGov poll shows Gov. Josh Stein’s approval rating in North Carolina, drawing praise for bipartisan support amid a polarized environment.
Ex-NC sheriff charged with rape says he’s incapable of standing trial
Curtis Cochran, the former sheriff in the North Carolina mountains charged with rape and other sexual assault counts, says he is incapable of standing trial.
One dead, one wounded by gunfire along Woodlawn Road near I-77, CMPD says
Search for evidence in a 2 am shooting leads police to a second victim dying in a parking lot along West Woodlawn Road, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say.
Mowing grass leads to skeleton that is not a fake Halloween prop, NC police say
Mock skeletons are everywhere in the weeks leading up to Halloween, but a real one turned up as someone mowed the grass in eastern North Carolina, police say.
Carolina Panthers place Xavier Legette on IR, make key decision on another WR
The Carolina Panthers have placed Xavier Legette on injured reserve. Also, they elevated Ja’Seem Reed, which is indicative of Jalen Coker’s availability.
Can Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions in prime time? Our predictions, bets
Carolina Panthers host Detroit Lions in Charlotte on Sunday Night Football. Who will win? Our game score predictions, injury updates, how to watch on TV, radio.
Fire, road work close Interstate 85 lanes in Charlotte on Saturday
A fire and road work closed Interstate 85 lanes in Charlotte on Saturday, according to NCDOT and media reports. Work is expected to continue until 5 p.m.
NC legislative leaders call for a special session to discuss relief for gas prices
North Carolina legislative leaders announce a special session to provide relief from rising gas and diesel prices, with details to be released at a later date.
Two deputies shot while confronting man shooting at neighbors, NC sheriff says
Two deputies were shot Friday morning while investigating reports of a man was shooting at passersby in an eastern North Carolina neighborhood, sheriff says.