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2 people, $275,000. NC lawmakers decided this environmental program was too much
North Carolina state budget cut the Office of Environmental Education, ending the program and leaving hundreds of educators and partners unsure of the future.
Can an NC utility company turn off your power during extreme weather?
After three deaths in Rocky Mount, the article explains NC municipal and public utility disconnection policies and protections during extreme heat or cold.
Customer throws scalding coffee at store, putting woman in hospital, NC police say
Convenience store employee suffers burns to her chest and arms when angry customer douses her with scalding coffee at counter, North Carolina police say.
Jet attempting to land during thunderstorm ends up in field, NC officials say
Jet carrying 2 people left the runway and skidded across a field while it trying to land during thunderstorm, according to the Statesville Regional Airport.
Thom Tillis has some advice for a struggling Michael Whatley | Opinion
Whatley is facing an uphill battle to victory in November’s midterms. | Opinion
NC prison outside Charlotte on lockdown following incident in recreation area
The Alexander Correctional Institution is on lockdown after an incident between 60 inmates and detention center officers.
List of Charlotte, Raleigh HS football scrimmages set ahead of Aug. 21 kickoff
High school football begins Aug. 21, but teams will scrimmage over the next two weeks. Here’s an updated list of Charlotte- and Raleigh-area scrimmages.
A deadly, ‘superbug’ fungus is spreading in NC — again. What’s Candida auris?
Drug-resistant Candida auris is spreading health care facilities in NC and other states, risking invasive infection in vulnerable patients, CDC says.
College Street off-ramp on I-277 in Charlotte set to close for the rest of the year
The College Street off-ramp at Exit 1E on I-277 South in Charlotte will close Aug. 17 for Rail Trail Pedestrian Bridge work.
‘Historic’ drought ends for part of Mecklenburg County, data shows. Which part?
One third of Mecklenburg County has emerged from historic drought conditions, thanks to a pair of cold fronts that brought thunderstorms, data shows.