NORTH CAROLINA

Experts says sea levels will rise 11-13 inches along southeastern North Carolina by 2050, leaving towns to reconsider their place alongside the ocean.

Lee County Sheriff's Department in North Carolina announced it located the dismembered remains of a man who went missing in December 2022, in a barrel with concrete.

Asheville, North Carolina, has seen a 200% monthly increase in break-ins amid a violent crime spike that comes as its police department has been hemorrhaging officers.

Asheville, North Carolina, has seen a 200% monthly increase in break-ins amid a violent crime spike that comes as its police department has been hemorrhaging officers.

Eyes were locked on the skies Saturday as a suspected Chinese spy balloon passed over the U.S. Eastern Seaboard — where local authorities warned civilians against taking potshots with rifles — before it was shot down when it drifted over the Atlantic Ocean. It was shot down off the Carolina coast Saturday afternoon and an operation was launched to recover the debris. The Biden administration had previously hesitated to shoot the balloon because of risks to people on the ground from falling debris.

President Biden on Saturday promised action on the Chinese spy balloon traveling across the United States that has sparked international controversy and infuriated Republicans.

The suspected Chinese spy balloon, which has slowly transitioned across the United States over the last two days, now sits above North Carolina.

A volunteer coach in North Carolina was arrested and charged with four counts of felony sexual activity with a student after a school resource officer received a disturbing tip.

A Florida murder suspect has been arrested after a high-speed North Carolina police chase involving the car of a missing Lyft driver, according to his family.

GOP hardliners seek new abortion restrictions in key post-Roe destination states, including North Carolina, Florida and Nebraska.

A North Carolina man was charged on Tuesday following an incident at a basketball game where he allegedly charged the head coach of a team.

North Carolina trial judges ruled last year that banning convicts on probation from voting disproportionately harms Black residents. The state Supreme Court will hear the case Thursday.

Three Greensboro, North Carolina, Police Department employees have been charged with sexual assault crimes over the course of a month. The department has fired all three.

A Wanchese, North Carolina fishing captain led Currituck County Sheriff's Office deputies on a nearly 20-mile pursuit before crashing and firing a rifle toward the officers.

Senate Republicans introduced “Parents’ Bill of Rights” which would limit sexuality and gender identity lessons taught in North Carolina schools.

A Chick-fil-A in North Carolina will be torn down, and rebuilt as a double drive-thru restaurant with no dining room after complaints by locals.

One of North Carolina's most important Senate leaders has supported the literacy test repeal. Senate leader Phil Berger said he believes such language should not be in the constitution.

A North Carolina congressional candidate who was accused of committing a campaign violation has signed a plea agreement. Lynda Bennett accepted a loan on her campaign's behalf of $25K.

A Georgia police department received what they considered a ‘sizeable donation’ thanks to one North Carolina man.

A 14-year-old bull rider died after participating in a North Carolina rodeo Saturday.

A shooting outside a building in North Carolina has left one person dead and two others critically injured. Preliminary investigation suggests an argument led to the shooting.

14-year-old Denim Bradshaw died after he was bucked off a bull, stomped on and went into cardiac arrest at the Rafter K. Rodeo Winter Series event in Stokes County, North Carolina.

Leaders of a northwestern North Carolina church say cybercriminals stole nearly $800,000 that the congregation spent years raising to build a new sanctuary that's supposed to be completed in a few months. It happened in November when Elkin Valley Baptist Church received an email that mimicked another message from the sanctuary builder with payment instructions, news outlets reported. “We followed those instructions, not knowing, and paid the bill,” Johnny Blevins, the church’s senior pastor, told The Elkin Tribune.

A social media post about a dog in Charlotte getting bitten by a poisonous snake this month has raised questions.

North Carolina has suspended Auditor Beth Wood's vehicle assignment after her hit-and-run crash in December. Officials said there is no indication how long the suspension will last.

Police are investigating after razor blades were found inside the handles of gas pumps in multiple locations across a county in western North Carolina.

Raleigh, North Carolina, reported a 48% increase in homicides in 2022, which one expert says is likely due to the police department's staffing issues and anti-cop sentiment.

A North Carolina officer's body camera stopped a bullet that was shot by a woman in August while police were attempting to serve an involuntary commitment order

Terry McMillian Jr., 26, was arrested Tuesday in North Carolina months after a shoplifting incident that resulted in the death of 83-year-old Home Depot worker Gary Rasor.

Several traditional powers have struggled at times this season. Can they right the ship in time for the NCAA Tournament?

Lynette Hardaway, of the right-wing duo Diamond and Silk, died of heart disease, according to a death certificate obtained by the Associated Press.

Lynette Hardaway, a zealous supporter of former President Donald Trump whose death had prompted widespread speculation over its cause, died earlier this month of a heart condition, according to a death certificate obtained Monday by The Associated Press. Known by the moniker “Diamond” of the conservative political commentary duo Diamond and Silk, Hardaway, 51, died Jan. 8 of heart disease due to chronic high blood pressure. Hardaway and her sister, Rochelle “Silk” Richardson, found internet stardom as Black women who ardently backed Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign.

Giorgio Viera/AFP via Getty ImagesProving his own humble admission that he is “always the best at sports,” Donald J. Trump seized the gold medal at his own Florida club’s senior golf championship on Sunday. Even more incredibly, the former president was able to claim victory despite completely skipping the tourney’s first day, having been in North Carolina for Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway’s memorial service.Calling the win “a great honor” in a Truth Social post, Trump crowed, “Competed against man

North and South Carolina lawmakers are proposing new legislation that would protect state electrical infrastructure after recent attacks left thousands of residents without power.

N.C. State star Terquavion Smith was given a positive update after he was stretchered off the court on Saturday during a game against North Carolina.

North Carolina State says guard Terquavion Smith is day-to-day after a scary fall in Saturday's loss to North Carolina.

Armando Bacot had 23 points and 18 rebounds on a record-setting day, RJ Davis scored 26 points, and North Carolina defeated North Carolina State 80-69.

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein evokes Charlottesville and Jan. 6 in announcing his 2024 bid and contrasts himself to a likely Republican rival, the lieutenant governor.

A now-viral TikTok video shows a police chase in North Carolina involving a John Deere tractor, reaching speeds of up to 20 mph, in the city of Boone Tuesday

The North Carolina substation damaged in the apparent gunfire is not far from Moore County, where two other substations were attacked by gunfire in early December.

Two power substations were damaged in early December, knocking out power for tens of thousands. The latest shooting did not cause any outages, the utility said.

Bojangles and Appalachian Mountain Brewing collaborated to create a canned hard sweet tea.

A North Carolina man named Derik Trocke is accused of fatally shooting his wife in their Mooresville home, reportedly while their children were inside.

A flipper from an endangered humpback whale that was found dead on one of North Carolina's barrier islands last month will be displayed at a park in the state.

The $2 ticket matched all five white balls, beating odds of 1 in 12.6 million, NC lottery officials said.

Chalkboard, a K-12 public education news outlet, reported that Wake County Public School System used more than 40% of $442 million in COVID-19 relief funding to supply "bonus pay" to its employees.

A North Carolina father fatally shot his wife, their three children, then himself on Monday. Two other escaped from the home. The family told officers he suffered from mental illnesses.

The Supreme Court, in deciding whether to hear the appeal of a North Carolina charter school in a case over its dress code, asked the Biden administration to weigh in.

Lynette Hardaway, an ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump and one half of the conservative political commentary duo Diamond and Silk, has died, according to the pair's Twitter account. Hardaway, known by the moniker “Diamond,” carved out a unique role as a Black woman who loudly backed Trump and right-wing policies, earning fame first on the Internet and then as a cable television commentator.

At least 13 soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, are under investigation for drug trafficking, the service announced.

Outgoing members of Congress were required to sign over the database of constituent casework by December 23. His former constituents are in trouble.

A Michigan man was arrested on multiple felonies after allegedly soliciting sexually explicit photos and videos from a minor in North Carolina.

North Carolina police said that five people died in what appears to be a murder-suicide, including three minors and two adults, on Saturday morning.

A flash of lightning was caught on store surveillance cameras Wednesday during a thunderstorm in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Bo Nix threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Chase Cota on fourth down with 19 seconds left and Camden Lewis’ PAT bounced off the left upright and went through to give No. 15 Oregon a wild 28-27 victory against North Carolina in the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park.

Purdue remained atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for a third straight week.

RJ Davis iced a much-needed victory for scuffling North Carolina with two late free throws and the Tar Heels beat No. 23 Ohio State 89-84.

Quarterback Davius Richard ran for 97 yards and two touchdowns, including a 1-yard scoring plunge in overtime, and North Carolina Central beat Jackson State 41-34 in the Celebration Bowl.

Federal regulators have ordered a review of security standards at the nation’s far-flung electricity transmission network.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal arising from a murder-for-hire ordered by the onetime leader of a violent international crime ring.

The South Carolina county where Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper started building and then abandoned a new $800 million practice facility has reached a settlement over $21 million in sales tax money given to the NFL team.

Duke Energy says it has completed repairs on substation equipment damaged in shootings over the weekend and that it's restored power to all but a fraction of the thousands of customers who lost electricity in a central North Carolina county.

The Supreme Court seems skeptical of making a broad ruling that would leave state legislatures virtually unchecked when making rules for elections for Congress and the presidency.

A U.S. Supreme Court case involving North Carolina's congressional districts could have ramifications for the way voting districts are drawn in other states.

Duke Energy says it expects to be able to restore power by Wednesday night to a county where electric substations were attacked by gunfire.

Houston and Texas remain firmly entrenched atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll.

Tens of thousands of people are bracing for days without electricity in a North Carolina county where authorities say two power substations were shot up by one or more people with apparent criminal intent.

The Supreme Court is about to confront a new elections case that could dramatically alter voting in 2024 and beyond.

Mark Sears had 24 points, five rebounds and five assists, and No. 18 Alabama sent top-ranked North Carolina to a second straight loss with a 103-101 in a quadruple-overtime thriller in the third-place game of the Phil Knight Invitational tournament.

Ben Finley threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start, and North Carolina State held on to beat Drake Maye and No. 18 North Carolina 30-27 when Noah Burnette duck-hooked a 35-yard field goal try in the second overtime.

Caleb Grill hit seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 31 points and Iowa State rallied in the final five minutes to stun No. 1 North Carolina 70-65 on Friday in the semifinals of the Phil Knight Invitational.

A historically Black university in North Carolina says it has filed a complaint with the Department of Justice seeking a review of a search of a bus carrying students during a traffic stop in South Carolina last month.

Zach Gibson threw for 174 yards and Georgia Tech scored 21 unanswered points for a 21-17 road win against No. 13 North Carolina.

Police say a vehicle towing a float for a holiday parade in North Carolina crashed, killing a girl participating in the event.

North Carolina and Gonzaga are 1-2 in the first regular-season men’s college basketball poll from The Associated Press.

State Supreme Court elections around the country have become increasingly partisan and expensive.

Two of the more notable games on Friday’s college basketball schedule are taking place on an aircraft carrier and in a baseball stadium.

Caleb Love and RJ Davis scored 17 points apiece and No. 1 North Carolina began a season of grand expectations by pulling away from UNC Wilmington in a 69-56 victory Monday night.

The Agriculture Department has announced $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet.

Former President Barack Obama has endorsed North Carolina U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley in a new campaign ad.

Oregon’s Bo Nix and Wake Forest’s Sam Hartman became the fourth and fifth Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks to throw for five touchdowns in multiple games this season.

The wife of an off-duty police officer killed in a North Carolina mass shooting has recalled how she tried to save him after he was shot.

A person with direct knowledge of the plans says the PGA Tour is announcing that four tournaments will have elevated status and $20 million purses next year.

North Carolina is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 men's basketball poll.

Officials in North Carolina say two people were shot and others were injured as they fled gunfire that broke out at a college homecoming concert featuring rapper Asian Doll.

Police in North Carolina say that the suspect who killed five people in a shooting was a juvenile male.

Police in North Carolina say they are on the scene of a shooting in Raleigh.

Hurricane Ian may be long gone from Florida, but the job of restoring power and searching for anyone still inside flooded or damaged homes presses on.

Coast Guardsman rescued four distressed mariners off the coast of North Carolina Thursday and part of the rescue was caught on camera.

Dozens of Florida residents have evacuated from their flooded and splintered homes by boat and air as rescuers search for survivors after Hurricane Ian.

Kurt Busch says he remains “hopeful” he will recover from a concussion in time to return to competition before the end of the NASCAR season.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen heads to the Durham, North Carolina, area next Tuesday as part of her ongoing national tour to promote the Biden administration’s legislative agenda ahead of midterm elections.

The White House is reaching out to local governments.

Texas Tech linebacker Bryce Ramirez has undergone a second surgery on his broken left leg and will remain hospitalized a few more days after sustaining the gruesome injury in a game against North Carolina State.

North Carolina-based Bojangles is extending its well-known fried chicken company to the Alamo city.

Florida A&M’s football team is openly questioning the level of financial and compliance support players are receiving from the university.

Here’s a brief primer on Camp LeJeune.

A local North Carolina grand jury has advanced its consideration of possible criminal charges against state Attorney General Josh Stein and two aides over an investigation into a political ad targeting Stein’s 2020 opponent.

Sam Darnold threw a touchdown pass during the Carolina Panthers' 23-21 preseason-opening victory at the Washington Commanders to give him a highlight in the quarterback competition against Baker Mayfield.

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper’s real estate company has proposed to pay more than than $82 million to creditors over an abandoned $800 million practice facility project in Rock Hill, South Carolina.