Fort Mill paramedic found guilty of sexually assaulting teen in ambulance
Akingbiwaju Opadele was sentenced to 70-144 months in prison for the conviction in Mecklenburg County.
WCNC Charlotte·
Eastern NC retailer navigates the uncertainty of tariffs
A New Bern based outdoor retailer, is an example of how retailers have had to adpat their businesses to mitiage the impact of the tariffs. The post Eastern NC retailer navigates the uncertainty of tariffs appeared first on Carolina Journal.
Carolina Journal
Stop throwing away those batteries! NC bans lithium-ion batteries in residential trash headed to the landfill
The lithium-ion battery in that old toy or power tool can start a fire.
WFMY News 2
New FCC rule bans foreign-made robot devices, including robot vacuum cleaners
The FCC's definition for foreign-made robotic devices could include a wide range of robotic devices, from vacuums to delivery robots to robotic lawnmowers.
WFMY News 2
Latest News
One dead after fire on Tipton Street in High Point
A High Point fire left one person killed and another hospitalized. The blaze and its cause are under investigation.
WFMY News 2
National parks offering free admission for Constitution Day
Entrance to national parks is waived on Thursday, Sept. 17 for residents and U.S. citizens.
WCNC Charlotte
National parks offering free admission for Constitution Day
Entrance to national parks is waived on Thursday, Sept. 17 for residents and U.S. citizens.
WFMY News 2
Duke under federal investigation over foreign funding disclosures
The US Departments of Education and State have opened an investigation into Duke University's reporting of foreign gifts and contracts, focused on its Duke Kunshan campus in China. Federal officials say Duke's disclosures were late and incomplete, and the university has 30 days to hand over records. The post Duke under federal investigation over foreign funding disclosures appeared first on Carolina Journal.
Carolina Journal
Asheboro hosiery mill announces permanent closure, WARN says
According to the WARN notice, this will impact 122 jobs in the company.
WFMY News 2
Man sentenced in case tied to Kabul airport suicide bombing that killed 13 US service members, 160 Afghans
A federal jury in Virginia convicted Mohammad Sharifullah in April of providing material support to the IS affiliate known as ISIS-K.
WFMY News 2
Man sentenced in case tied to Kabul airport suicide bombing that killed 13 US service members, 160 Afghans
A federal jury in Virginia convicted Mohammad Sharifullah in April of providing material support to the IS affiliate known as ISIS-K.
WCNC Charlotte
Congress turns attention to menopause care, plus a new vaccine study and more health news
Today's health headlines include Congress' first hearing dedicated to menopause care, how changing weather affects your health and more.
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Congress turns attention to menopause care, plus a new vaccine study and more health news
Today's health headlines include Congress' first hearing dedicated to menopause care, how changing weather affects your health and more.
WCNC Charlotte
NC Newsline
States fight to inspect federal immigrant detention facilities
Concerned about conditions in federal immigrant detention facilities but often barred from entering them, some Democratic-led states are fighting to enforce their own health and safety standards at the sites. The Trump administration, citing the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, argues that states don’t have the authority to regulate federal facilities. But states counter […]
NC Newsline
CJ Poll: 2 in 3 likely voters back photo ID, tax amendments
Roughly two-thirds of likely North Carolina voters support each of the three constitutional amendments on the ballot this November, according to the new September 2026 Carolina Journal Poll. The post CJ Poll: 2 in 3 likely voters back photo ID, tax amendments appeared first on Carolina Journal.
Carolina Journal
UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick resigns, probe into conduct in football program concludes
North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick has resigned from his position as the school concludes a probe into its football program. Steve Belichick is head coach Bill Belichick's son.
WCCB Charlotte
NC Politics
NC Newsline
States fight to inspect federal immigrant detention facilities
Concerned about conditions in federal immigrant detention facilities but often barred from entering them, some Democratic-led states are fighting to enforce their own health and safety standards at the sites. The Trump administration, citing the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, argues that states don’t have the authority to regulate federal facilities. But states counter […]
NC Newsline
There’s one issue where Republicans and Democrats are unified before the midterms, a new poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll shows Americans are growing more concerned about the environmental impacts of AI. The survey data say about half of Americans are “extremely” or “very” concerned about artificial intelligence’s environmental impact.
WCCB Charlotte
Weather Impact: Heat, humidity & storm chances return
Get ready for another strong showing from summer through the end of the week
WFMY News 2
Kennedy Center executive director says the building's closure is due to safety concerns
An email sent to Kennedy Center staff from the executive director said that the building will be closed for the next seven days.
WFMY News 2
General Assembly
New FCC rule bans foreign-made robot devices, including robot vacuum cleaners
The FCC's definition for foreign-made robotic devices could include a wide range of robotic devices, from vacuums to delivery robots to robotic lawnmowers.
WFMY News 2
1 person killed in South Carolina helicopter crash
The crash happened near Lynchburg, S.C., on Thursday.
WCNC Charlotte
Embattled CMS board chair accused of bypassing contracting rules, HR complaint reveals
A formal complaint obtained by WCNC Charlotte accuses CMS Board Chair Stephanie Sneed of directing $30,000 monthly payments to a law firm without a contract.
WCNC Charlotte
Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband, Patrick, to appear on '60 Minutes'
Patrick Clancy's ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, admitted to killing the couple's three children in January 2023. Her case ended in a mistrial earlier this month.
WFMY News 2
Elections
CJ Poll: 2 in 3 likely voters back photo ID, tax amendments
Roughly two-thirds of likely North Carolina voters support each of the three constitutional amendments on the ballot this November, according to the new September 2026 Carolina Journal Poll. The post CJ Poll: 2 in 3 likely voters back photo ID, tax amendments appeared first on Carolina Journal.
Carolina Journal
CJ poll: Cooper leads Whatley by 15 as Republican voters drift to undecided
Voters see both US Senate candidates as tied to their party's national wing: 74% said Whatley would likely support the Trump administration's priorities if elected, and 60% said Cooper would likely support the priorities of the Democratic Socialists of America. The post CJ poll: Cooper leads Whatley by 15 as Republican voters drift to undecided appeared first on Carolina Journal.
Carolina Journal
President Trump visits NC to gather support for Republican Senate candidate trailing in polls
Hundreds of people stood in the sun without shade for hours. Medics were standing by and helped at least two people who overheated while waiting to see President Donald Trump campaign for Michael Whatley at the Gastonia Airport Wednesday evening.
WCCB Charlotte
Trump boosts Whatley in Gastonia, hammers Cooper on crime, Helene
Trump rallied in Gastonia for Senate candidate Michael Whatley, attacking Roy Cooper on crime, inmate releases and Helene as Democrats called the visit a panic move. The post Trump boosts Whatley in Gastonia, hammers Cooper on crime, Helene appeared first on Carolina Journal.
Carolina Journal
Opinion
The Case for Expanding Medicaid in Rural NC
By Demo Author, Raleigh
Letter: Our Schools Need More Than Words from Raleigh
By Demo Reader, Fayetteville
Opinion: North Carolina's Energy Future Depends on Smart Policy
By Demo Expert, Charlotte
North Carolina's Infrastructure Gap Must Be Addressed Now
By Demo Author, Raleigh
Letter: Thank You for Covering the Teacher Shortage
By Demo Reader, Durham