Jun 06 Mourners hold memorial for Floyd as more protests gather By Tom Foreman Jr., David Crary, John Leicester, Associated Press Mourners are holding a private memorial service in George Floyd’s North Carolina hometown while the nation’s capital prepares for what is expected to be the city’s largest demonstration against police brutality yet. Continue reading
Jun 02 GOP to look at potential alternative sites for convention By Gary D. Robertson, Bryan Anderson, Associated Press Organizers of the Republican National Convention say they will begin visiting potential alternative sites after North Carolina's governor told them in a letter that the COVID-19 pandemic means they must prepare for a scaled-back event if they want it in… Continue reading
May 26 Georgia governor offers state as alternative GOP convention host By Zeke Miller, Ben Nadler, Associated Press Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is lobbying for the Republican National Convention to be moved to his state from North Carolina despite coronavirus fears. Continue reading
May 18 Watch 5:34 A music maker sings the coronavirus blues By Jeffrey Brown, Frank Carlson Musician Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen has long met adversity with music. She lost her New Orleans home to Hurricane Katrina and relocated to North Carolina with assistance from the Music Maker Relief Foundation, a group that supports blues musicians. But… Continue watching
Mar 25 WATCH: North Carolina governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will give an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads. Continue reading
Mar 23 WATCH: North Carolina governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper gives an update on the state's current novel coronavirus situation as the number of U.S. cases dramatically increases. Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: North Carolina governor gives coronavirus update By Joshua Barajas Cooper is expected to speak at 2 p.m. ET. Watch the governor's remarks here. Continue reading
Mar 03 Biden wins North Carolina primary By Will Weissert, Steve Peoples, Associated Press Biden has been declared the winner of the North Carolina primary. Continue reading
Jan 02 Duke Energy agrees to remove coal ash in North Carolina By Associated Press The Department of Environmental Quality said in a press release that it will be the largest coal ash cleanup in the nation’s history. Continue reading
Dec 30 North Carolina diocese publishes list of credibly accused clergy By Martha Waggoner, Associated Press The Diocese of Charlotte also listed six clergy members who served the area before the diocese was formed in 1972, and 23 clergy members from the diocese who were accused of misconduct while working for the church in other places. Continue reading