Crime March 26 Former Duke football player confesses to killing ex-real estate agent friend in her upscale townhome: police Former Duke University football player Brandon Braxton has allegedly confessed to killing his former high school friend and Charlotte, North Carolina, real estate agent Whitney Hurd.
Police and Law Enforcement September 12 Food Lion worker found dead inside NC store freezer: police A Food Lion worker was found dead inside a freezer at one of the company’s stores in Raleigh, North Carolina, earlier this week, police say.
US July 13 Suspect behind Charlotte shooting spree in the US illegally: report Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a shooting spree in North Carolina that happened early Tuesday morning. Both have been charged with first-degree murder.
Airlines June 14 American Airlines passenger who was duct taped to seat, gagged after trying to open cabin door mid-flight sued The FAA is suing American Airlines passenger Heather Wells for a record $81,950 after a she caused a chaotic scene on a flight from Dallas to Charlotte, North Carolina, forcing stewards to duct tape her to a seat.
Missing Persons June 3 Missing North Carolina girl’s stepfather convicted of failing to report child’s disappearance Christopher Palmiter, stepfather of missing North Carolina girl Madalina Cojocari, was found guilty on May 31 of failing to report the disappearance of a child.
CRIME May 20 Missing Madalina Cojocari's mother pleads guilty to failure to report disappearance, may be deported Diana Cojocari, mother of missing North Carolina girl Madalina Cojocari, may be deported to her home country of Moldova after she pleaded guilty to failure to report a child missing.
Charlotte, Raleigh, Piedmont May 6 United Methodist Church abolishes LGBTQ bans, 'last of the major mainline groups to liberalize' At the United Methodist Church's General Conference, bans on gay clergy and same-sex marriages were removed. However, the denomination faces internal strife and declining membership.
Police and Law Enforcement May 6 Charlotte officer killed in line of duty remembered in memorial as man who'd give the 'shirt from his back' The Charlotte, North Carolina, community on Friday honored CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer, who died in the line of duty Monday along with three other officers while serving a warrant.
North Carolina May 2 Trump-backed Brad Knott on track to win Democratic NC House seat after opponent bows out before runoff Republican North Carolina congressional candidate Kelly Daughtry has suspended her campaign, all but clearing Trump-backed opponent Brad Knott's path to an easy win.
Police and Law Enforcement May 2 Charlotte killings highlight the risks police face when serving warrants Serving arrest warrants forces police officers into unpredictable situations that can result in disaster, as in the case of the four North Carolina officers killed on April 29, 2024.
Police and Law Enforcement April 30, 2024 Charlotte shooting: 4 law enforcement officers killed, 4 injured as US Marshals Task Force served warrant The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said four law enforcement officers were killed and four others were wounded in a shootout involving a U.S. Marshals Task Force on Monday.
VIDEO April 30, 2024 Charlotte Police chief on officers killed in shootout: 'Most horrific thing I've seen in my career' Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings on the shootout that resulted in four police officers' deaths when a suspect opened fire as U.S. Marshals served a warrant.
VIDEO April 30, 2024 North Carolina law enforcement officers killed in Charlotte shootout identified Fox News’ Brooke Singman reports on the identified officers killed in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Police and Law Enforcement April 29, 2024 Charlotte residents shocked after 4 law enforcement officers die, 4 others injured in shootout A Charlotte, North Carolina, shootout that left three U.S. Marshals Task Force officers and one CMPD officer dead and four other officers injured on Monday has left residence in shock.
North Carolina April 26, 2024 Planned solar panel manufacturing plant to employ over 900 in eastern NC Vietnam-based Boviet Solar is set to use Greenville, North Carolina, as the site of its first solar panel manufacturing plant in North America
North Carolina April 25, 2024 Early in-person voting starts for North Carolina primary runoffs Early in-person voting began Tuesday across North Carolina for the runoff elections being held next month, including Republican primaries for one congressional and two statewide seats.
North Carolina April 17, 2024 Raleigh, NC, mayor says she won't run again, citing health, family Mary-Ann Baldwin, mayor of North Carolina's capital city, said on April 16, 2024, that she would not run again in the fall following a cancer diagnosis and her husband's heart surgery.
North Carolina April 5, 2024 Small plane makes emergency landing on NC highway, clipping 2 vehicles A small aircraft struck two vehicles Thursday while making an emergency landing on a highway near Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County Airport in North Carolina.
North Carolina April 3, 2024 1 hospitalized after North Carolina college dorm shooting One person was hospitalized following reports of a shooting at a North Carolina Central University residence hall, according to police.
North Carolina April 1, 2024 North Carolina reports over 400,000 enrolled in Medicaid expansion program Medicaid enrollment in North Carolina following an eligibility expansion has surpassed 400,000 in its first four months, according to Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.
North Carolina March 27, 2024 First week of NC sports betting sees almost $200M in wagers: 'strong start' Legalized sports wagering has seen nearly $200 million in bets from North Carolinians over its first week in effect, according to state lottery officials.
North Carolina March 27, 2024 North Carolina GOP elects Trump-endorsed executive director as its next chairman The North Carolina Republican Party's Executive Committee voted Tuesday night to name Executive Director Jason Simmons as its new chairman.
North Carolina March 22, 2024 NC Supreme Court declines challenge to Confederate monument's removal The North Carolina Supreme Court declined Friday to revive a challenge to the city of Asheville's decision to remove a monument to Civil War-era Gov. Zebulon Vance.
North Carolina March 15, 2024 Longtime Democratic lawmaker challenges his North Carolina primary result Democratic North Carolina state Rep. Michael Wray filed protests Friday in his primary election, where he narrowly trails his challenger.
North Carolina February 29, 2024 Oversight board to require clearance before NC public universities change athletics divisions The board that oversees North Carolina's public university system is set to require schools to receive approval before changing athletic conferences.
North Carolina February 20, 2024 Juries cannot be replaced after deliberation begins, North Carolina court rules A man sentenced to life in prison for a 2018 shooting has been granted a new trial because he was denied the right to a "properly constituted jury" after a post-deliberation shakeup.
Charlotte, Raleigh, Piedmont February 18, 2024 Charlotte protesters attack officers, set tractor-trailer on fire in riot at Eritrean 'cultural event': police Charlotte, North Carolina, police arrested eight people during a 10-hour riot at an Eritrean cultural event, and two firearms were seized by law enforcement.
North Carolina February 15, 2024 Appellate panel hesitant to overturn NC Senate districts in redistricting suit A panel on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals appeared hesitant Thursday to act on a plea to overturn two state Senate districts beginning this year.
North Carolina January 31, 2024 Lawyer closes funding gap in NC governor race, but Robinson still favorite for GOP nomination Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of North Carolina remains the frontrunner for his party's gubernatorial nomination, though a largely self-funded opponent is closing the monetary gap.
North Carolina January 12, 2024 NC Gov. Cooper gets tentative win in legal battle over environmental board's makeup A North Carolina judge has temporarily ruled in favor of Gov. Roy Cooper, who argues legislative changes to an environmental regulatory board's makeup impede its functionality.
