June 2026
Code Orange air quality alert issued for Mecklenburg, other counties Saturday
The state issued a Code Orange air quality alert Saturday for Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Rowan counties. Stay indoors, officials advised at-risk groups.
Mansion with ties to one of America’s Founding Fathers for sale in NC mountains
A mansion with ties to one of America’s Founding Fathers is for sale in the North Carolina mountains for $9.75 million.
Richard Childress knew Kyle Busch had big plans, just like Dale Earnhardt Sr. did
Richard Childress, owner of car for Kyle Busch when NASCAR Cup Series legend died, opened up on Busch, his comparisons to Dale Earnhardt Sr., at Michigan race.
Mansion with ties to one of America’s Founding Fathers for sale in NC mountains
A mansion with ties to one of America’s Founding Fathers is for sale in the North Carolina mountains for $9.75 million.
Wanted man who crashed car spotted riding past deputies in Lyft, NC sheriff says
A man wanted in South Carolina on multiple extradition warrants tried to elude N.C. deputies by catching a Lyft ride after crashing his car, investigators said.
Wife of Kyle Busch shares first public message after NASCAR hero’s death
Wife of deceased Kyle Busch, Samantha, opened up publicly for first time since the death of the NASCAR legend in May. What she said on behalf of the family.
Why South Carolina owes North Carolina $1 million for canceling football series
The South Carolina Gamecocks paid the North Carolina Tar Heels $1 million to get out of a non-conference home-and-home football series
Father of NFL QB is the new football coach at Myers Park High School
Duke Howell, whose son Sam played at Sun Valley, UNC and NFL, is new head football coach at Myers Park High School
Man sentenced in shooting of teen who just wanted a ride on Blue Ridge Parkway
A 23-year-old Asheville man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting a teenager who asked for a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway, prosecutors said.
‘He shot me!’ Ex-NC police officer pleads guilty in unarmed motorcyclist’s death
A former Newton police lieutenant pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the shooting of an unarmed motorcyclist, the District Attorney’s Office said.