Here's what NOAA fall 2026 outlook for US, North Carolina looks like
The Climate Prediction Center has issued its seasonal outlook for the U.S. for the fall months, including predictions for precipitation and heat in North Carolina.
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Carolina Hurricanes season opener, Stanley Cup champion banner celebrationship set
After 20 years, it’s time to raise another Stanley Cup banner. The Carolina Hurricanes will do that Sept. 29, hosting the Florida Panthers in a 5 p.m. game at Lenovo
NC won’t let Carowinds roller coaster reopen until after new state safety inspection
Carowinds’ most popular roller coaster Fury 325 remains closed during the height of the Carolina amusement park’s summer season.
Unexpected finds made in blue marlin caught during NC tournament, scientists say
The winning fish caught during North Carolina’s Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament are proving to be full of surprises for researchers tasked with sampling the carcasses.
9 things to know about the Hickory Crawdads first-ever MiLB series against the Warbirds
The Crawdads return home from a 12-game, two-week road trip that stretched back into late June.
Catawba Riverkeeper: North Carolina parking reform to protect waterways and communities
The bill eliminates off-street parking minimums, regulations requiring developers to build a fixed number of parking spaces regardless of market demand.
Carolina Panthers' Will Grier retires a week before training camp; is Cowboys staff job next
Will Grier has decided to hang up his cleats, and Cowboys fans are already wondering if it means he
2 NC cities rank among worst in the US for bed bugs, Orkin says. Here’s where
North Carolina is home to two of the worst cities in the U.S. for bed bug infestations — and the numbers are worse than last year, according to Orkin.
Wake Forest study: Very-low-nicotine cigarettes don’t lead smokers to light up more
In 16 of the 17 trials, participants smoking low-nicotine cigarettes actually smoked fewer cigarettes per day than those smoking traditional cigarettes.
Audit finds North Carolina behind on inspecting old dumps, landfills for hazards
Old landfills and dumps that could contain dangerous materials are going uninspected across North Carolina, a new audit found.
'Here for the long haul': NC governor calls for more federal aid in Helene recovery
Seated in a quiet downtown coffee shop across the street from Asheville’s Center for Craft, Gov. Josh Stein offered three blunt takeaways on Helene recovery.
Enter CLT Airport giveaway to win this piece of aviation history
One lucky winner will be the new owner of a prized piece of aviation history: a retired airfield sign.
USA World Cup winners and losers: Unforgettable summer ends on sour note
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino was dismayed that "politics and manipulation" overshadowed his team's World Cup campaign as they bowed out of the tournament following a 4-1 loss to Belgium.
After 30 years at Baxter, McDowell Tech student is building her next career
For more than three decades, April Washburn knew exactly where she'd be every workday. She'd lace up her steel-toe shoes, head into Baxter Healthcare, and spend the next 12 hours on her feet. It was steady w...
Duke Energy, state officials reach partial settlements in NC electric rate hike case
The agreements resolve some disputes as state regulators continue hearing evidence that will determine what millions of customers ultimately pay for electricity.
Raises are coming for NC teachers and state employees. When will they show up in paychecks?
Here’s everything you should know about the timing of raises and bonuses if you are paid by the state.
Owner of critical unpreserved acre along Blue Ridge Parkway in NC agrees to sell
After 27 years of diplomacy, a doughnut hole of unprotected land along the Blue Ridge Parkway has been acquired by the Blue Ridge Conservancy in North Carolina.
Marion bookstore expanding, selling vinyl records and more used books
“We want to invite everyone in the community to celebrate this milestone with us."
Assessments show streams around Lake James impacted by Hurricane Helene, but on the mend
“The good news is that when we compare this year’s scores to the assessments performed soon after Helene, we see significant recovery in stream and riparian habitat."
North Carolina’s new budget paves the way for wildlife crossings statewide
North Carolina’s new state budget includes a recurring $10.2 million for wildlife crossings and habitat connectivity, paving the way for animal-friendly overpasses and underpasses, particularly in the stat...
NC leads the nation in snakebites per capita, but not in fatal bites
North Carolina leads the nation in an undesirable category, claiming the title of the highest number of snakebites per 100,000 residents.
Shielded records & stripped money. How NC’s new budget alters college discipline
Buried in North Carolina’s late state budget — now law under the governor’s signature — are two provisions that alter how students are disciplined at public colleges and universities.
New law requires skiers at NC venues to be aware of 'inherent risks'
Ski area operators will have limited, if any, liability from "any person who voluntarily participates in skiing for any damage or injury to property or persons."
Fishing 16-year-old gets lost in forest, walks 11 miles for help, NC searchers say
A lost 16-year-old boy doggedly walked 11 miles in six hours to try and find his way out of Nantahala National Forest.