Oct 13 North Carolina officials say shooting suspect arrested, 4 wounded By Hannah Schoenbaum Associated Press The city of Knightdale said in a tweet Thursday night that a suspect had been captured after the shooting in a nearby part of neighboring Raleigh. The shooting drew numerous police to the scene. Continue reading
Oct 03 As Ian's remnants move offshore, dangers persist in storm's wake By Bobby Caina Calvan, Mike Schneider, Associated Press Days after Hurricane Ian carved a path of destruction from Florida to the Carolinas, the dangers persisted, and even worsened in some places. Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch 7:21 Trump back on the campaign trail stumping for candidates on midterm ballot By Lisa Desjardins Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail stumping for Republican candidates who will be on the ballot this November. Amna Nawaz and Lisa Desjardins discuss his latest rally in Wilmington, North Carolina where Trump is supporting Senate… Continue watching
Jun 30 Supreme Court to hear appeal from North Carolina Republicans that could limit state court authority By Associated Press The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from North Carolina Republicans that could drastically limit state court authority over congressional redistricting, as well as elections for Congress and the presidency. Continue reading
Jun 20 North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper tests positive for COVID-19 By Associated Press North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says he's tested positive for COVID-19 but is continuing to do work from home while experiencing mild symptoms. Continue reading
Jun 18 Court posthumously vacates Freedom Riders' 1947 convictions in North Carolina By Tom Foreman Jr., Associated Press On April 9, 1947, a group of eight white men and eight Black men began the first “freedom ride” to challenge laws that mandated segregation on buses in defiance of the 1946 U.S. Supreme Court Morgan v. Virginia ruling declaring… Continue reading
May 23 House ethics panel opens investigation into Madison Cawthorn By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The House Ethics Committee is investigating allegations that Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn had a conflict of interest in a cryptocurrency he promoted and engaged in an improper relationship with a member of his staff. Continue reading
May 19 Watch 8:15 MerleFest celebrates music from the Appalachian region and boosts the local economy By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet MerleFest has been a mainstay on the music circuit since 1988. People flock to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina each year to celebrate music of the Appalachian region, which has helped the local economy. Jeffrey… Continue watching
May 18 Watch 11:24 Breaking down the primary results and what they mean for midterm elections By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman On Tuesday, the busiest primary day so far of the 2022 midterm elections, there were mixed results for Republican candidates endorsed by former President Trump. And for Democrats, several races provided the first true test of what the party’s message… Continue watching
May 17 Madison Cawthorn concedes in North Carolina Republican primary By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press Cawthorn faced negative publicity for speeding and gun violations, as well as for calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “thug.” And his initial decision to run for reelection elsewhere — only to switch back — didn’t sit well with many… Continue reading