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North Carolina legislative leaders are announcing that a deal has been reached for the long-awaited state budget.
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North Carolina resident was aboard cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak: NCDHHS
North Carolina health officials are monitoring an outbreak of hantavirus linked to a cruise ship after one North Carolina resident was identified as a passenger
North Carolina resident aboard cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak, North Carolina health officials say
RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV) - A person from North Carolina was on board a cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
North Carolina confirms one resident was onboard cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
NC Department of Health and Human Services says it is closely monitoring the outbreak but there are currently no cases in the state.
North Carolina’s cold winter led to higher energy bills, more calls for help
A multi-week cold snap this past winter sent utility bills soaring and caused more people in Charlotte to request help paying bills.
State announces major 250th Independence Day event for downtown Raleigh
North Carolina is gearing up for a major Fourth of July celebration.
We May Finally Get Answers On COVID-Era Mass Prisoner Release Deal
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein helped secure early release for numerous criminals as attorney general.
NC State graduates stunned as donor pays off senior year debts in commencement speech
North Carolina State University donor Anil Kochhar stunned graduates by announcing he will pay off all final-year student loans during a surprise commencement ceremony in Raleigh.
North Carolina Official: 47,000 Percent Rise in Medicaid Autism Therapy Billings ‘Begs an Audit’
A North Carolina official recently highlighted possible fraud within his state's Medicaid program surrounding autism treatments.
Don't fall for it: North Carolina attorney general warns of DMV text scam
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued a warning about an ongoing text message scam that impersonates the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles
North Carolina man charged with threatening to kill federal officials, DOJ says
61-year-old Richard David Warren is accused of mailing threatening letters in June 2025 to two federal officials overseeing immigration policy.
Three dead in head-on collision on I-40 near Newton Grove, police say
North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a fatal head-on collision.
Medicaid fraud fears grow amid massive red state billing spike in sector that also plagued Minnesota
North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek says a 47,000% explosion in autism therapy billings signals potential waste, fraud, and abuse within the state's Medicaid program.
Bridging Families program provides homes for siblings in foster care
North Carolina nonprofit Crossnore Communities for Children is opening a duplex in Spindale this summer as part of the Bridging Families program that works to give children in foster care
North Carolina Democrats propose shifting voucher funds to childcare, teacher pay
North Carolina House Democrats unveiled two new proposals Wednesday aimed at lowering child care costs and boosting teacher pay across the state.
North Carolina native Luke Combs receives honorary degree from App State
The country music star helped raise more than $24 million for western North Carolina during a benefit concert after Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina lifts burn ban for Mecklenburg County, 18 others amid drought recovery
The North Carolina Forest Service lifted an open burning ban for Mecklenburg and 18 other counties, citing recent rainfall, but officials warn drought risks remain.
AG Jeff Jackson calls out predatory towing companies
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson spoke with WBTV about predatory towing and what needs to happen next to protect North Carolina drivers.
North Carolina lifts burn ban in remaining counties Friday
North Carolina is lifting its burn ban in the remaining counties after recent rain improved fire danger, officials said.
‘Worse than we thought’: NC lawmakers dig into prison settlement as GOP targets Cooper
North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall says a new committee investigating a 2021 settlement that released 3,500 North Carolina prisoners is expected to meet soon, and that he’s troubled by what they’ve...
North Carolina tourism spending saw a new record in 2025, topping $37.2 billion
North Carolina tourism spending hit a new high in 2025, with visitors spending more than $37.2 billion on trips to and within the state, Gov. Stein announced.
North Carolina burn ban ends Friday
The North Carolina Forest Service will lift its burn ban Friday morning for the remaining 19 counties where restrictions were still in place after recent rainfall improved fire conditions.
North Carolina truckers, drivers feel pain of Iran war gas hikes
North Carolina business owners say they’re feeling the squeeze from the economic consequences of the war in Iran, especially gas prices.
‘Coaches can change everything’: NC bill would require mental health training for coaches
North Carolina lawmakers are considering a proposal that would require some youth sports coaches to complete mental health training to recognize warning signs, respond to student crises and connect athletes...