North Carolina News Network

09/14/2018

09/12/2018

Here are the Key Messages from NHC regarding Hurricane Florence, issued by NHC at 11 a.m. EDT - www.hurricanesl.gov

09/12/2018

Wednesday morning update from the National Hurricane Center.

09/11/2018

Latest rainfall forecasts for North Carolina.

645 am... Latest rainfall forecasts indicate 10-15 inches of rain is expected to fall from Hurricane Florence across eastern portions of NC with localized amounts approaching 20 inches.

05/02/2018

The NC Community College System has a new president.

RALEIGH – The State Board of Community Colleges today (May 1) elected Peter Hans, a leader with 20 years of experience in higher education policy and governance, as the ninth president of the North Carolina Community College System. Following the board meeting, Hans was introduced at a news confer...

04/15/2018

NC native, radio legend Art Bell dead...

Art Bell was awake when most of the country was asleep, cultivating a loyal following while sharing his fascination with the unexplained on his nighttime paranormal-themed show.

04/15/2018

Severe weather threat for good portion of North Carolina...

04/14/2018

The Wheelmobile is coming to Raleigh and Durham!

Wheel of Fortune is coming both to Raleigh and Durham and you could be a contestant!

04/13/2018

Friday is the last day to register to vote in May primary

The deadline to register to vote is here.Voter have until the end of the day Friday to register to vote in the primary election on May 8, 2018.You must be a U.S. Citizen at least 18 years old or turning 18 by the general election on November 6, 2018.To use

04/13/2018

NC has spent $0 of $200 million grant to rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Matthew, report says

Both North Carolina and South Carolina received funding at the same time in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, which devastated communities in rural, eastern portions of both states.

04/13/2018

Deaths from flu in North Carolina rise to 362

North Carolina health officials say the death toll from flu-related illness this season has reached 362.

04/13/2018

Charlotte Hornets fire Head Coach Steve Clifford

The Charlotte Hornets announced Friday that Head Coach Steve Clifford has been relieved of his head coaching duties just days after owner Michael Jordan hired Mitch Kupchak as president of basketball operations and general manager.

04/13/2018

Man charged with killing pregnant North Carolina 18-year-old

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (AP) - Police are investigating after the body of a pregnant woman was found in a car in North Carolina.

04/13/2018

MAJOR FIRE AT EASTERN ALUMINUM SUPPLY IN WAYNE COUNTY

Firefighters are on the scene of a major fire at Eastern Aluminum Supply in Goldsboro. The building is located off N. Oak Forest Road and Highway 70. Smoke can be seen billowing from the scene.Everyone is advised to avoid the immediate area as firefighters battle the blaze.

http://goldsborodailynews.com/blog/2018/04/13/breaking-fire-eastern-aluminum-supply/

04/13/2018

About time: Clear skies, warm temps kick off weekend; possible storms to end it

NCNN WEATHERCENTER — A warm Friday morning has bloomed into one of the warmest days of the year so far before a round of storms will blow through over the weekend and into early next week.

Most towns around North Carolina started the day with temperatures in the mid-50s, but the mercury will climb to near 80 degrees both Friday and Saturday. Low temperatures overnight will only bottom out in the high 50s.

"Beautiful today and tomorrow, though," said NCNN meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner. "80 degrees today, 81 degrees for tomorrow, 78 (degrees) Sunday."

Clear skies welcomed a warm sunrise early Friday, and Gardner said the sun will stay out through the rest of the day.

"This time yesterday, we had some cloud cover across our area — not seeing any of that, though, this morning," Gardner said. "We'll have a nice, bright day today and much of tomorrow, too."

High pressure will continue to linger just off the coast on Friday, bringing the clear skies and warm air. But a developing storm system in the West will make its way toward the Tar Heel state later in the weekend.

Clouds will begin to roll into central-North Carolina counties early Sunday morning, and those will develop into showers around lunchtime. The heavier storms, though, will move in over Sunday night and stick around for the Monday morning commute.

"By first thing on Monday morning, we're into that line of thunderstorms across our area," Gardner said. "Could be strong to severe."

A good portion of North Carolina will be under a level two risk for severe weather on a five-level scale. Gardner said the storms could bring damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and heavy rain.

04/11/2018

Heading to the Azalea Festival? Here's a list of this week's events...

Planning to go to the Azalea Festival this week? Here's a schedule of the events this week:

04/11/2018

Female justices of North Carolina Supreme Court honored

The only seven North Carolina women who've received the title justice have been honored with a special ceremony as the 200th anniversary of the state Supreme Court approaches.

04/11/2018

NC based Bank of America to stop financing makers of military-style guns

Bank of America plans to stop lending to companies that make military-style fi****ms for civilian use nearly two months after a shooting at a Florida high school left 17 people dead, a company executive told Bloomberg Television on Tuesday.

04/11/2018

Wake school official named Cumberland superintendent

A veteran administrator from the Wake County Public School System was named Wednesday as the next superintendent of Cumberland County Schools.

04/11/2018

Airbnb gives NC man trip to Spain, flamenco lessons after 'Wheel' flub

Good news - Jonny Knowles is going to Spain!

04/07/2018

Abandoned bear cub saved by NC hiker and his dog on Easter Sunday

SALUDA, N.C. — An orphaned bear cub is doing well after being found by a hiker and his dog Easter Sunday in western North Carolina. WLOS reported that Marvin Owings was on a hike with his 2-year-old lab, Boomer, in Saluda, when Boomer started barking at the cub. The tiny female cub was found alone...

04/07/2018

Rush Limbaugh, other conservatives attack NC school over white privilege handout...

Conservatives around the country, including Rush Limbaugh and Todd Starnes, are attacking the Wake County school system and Hunter Elementary School over the PTA giving parents a handout about white privilege..

04/07/2018

Did Cambridge Analytica get your data? You'll know soon

Anyone who's been wondering if their private Facebook data might have been swept up in the Cambridge Analytica scandal will soon get their first clues.

04/07/2018

A busy weather day across NC...

04/06/2018

Potential to***co tariffs terrify North Carolina farmers

Talk of to***co tariffs are terrifying to farmers, especially exporters from North Carolina.

04/06/2018

North Carolina National Guard soldiers overpaid during Hurricane Matthew, audit shows

An audit released by the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor on Thursday revealed that many state National Guard soldiers were overpaid while assisting in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew in October 2016.

04/06/2018

Marine killed in California helicopter crash was from Pinehurst

Military officials have identified the Marines killed when their helicopter crashed on a training mission in the California desert as four men in their 20s and 30s from the South and the Midwest.

04/06/2018

CAM NEWTON FERRARI CRASH: Cam Newton's Ferrari collides with dump truck in Atlanta

Panthers’ star quarterback Cam Newton was involved in a collision with a dump truck in Atlanta on Thursday, according to TMZ.

04/06/2018

Goldsboro Honors Missing Airman's Return

The crowds lined Wayne Memorial Drive Thursday to show their support for Col. Edgar F. Davis. Col. Davis' remains were finally identified and returned to his hometown after the Air Force navigator had been shot down over Laos in 1968 during the Vietnam War.

04/06/2018

Earthquake reported near North Carolina/South Carolina border southeast of Charlotte

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. – Residents along the North Carolina/South Carolina border southeast of Charlotte say they felt a small earthquake early Friday morning, according to WSOC. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake was centered around five miles southwest of Mount Croghan, S.C. in Chester...

04/06/2018

NC Legislative Building getting heightened security measures

The Legislative Building is getting tighter security measures, the North Carolina General Assembly announced Friday.

04/02/2018

Winter comeback? After 80 degree days, some models show snow in NC this weekend!

(NCNN WeatherCenter). — After several days of warm weather, temperatures will turn cold in the coming days as winter attempts to make a comeback.

NCNN meteorologist Mike Maze said that many smartphone weather apps are displaying the snowflake symbol for the weekend as multiple models predict the chance for another round of cold weather.

"Both models, the American and European, suggest something wintery here this weekend," Maze said.

Temperatures on Monday were in the 80s and will climb into the high 70s again for Tuesday, but a cold front that moves in Wednesday will bring showers, storms and some lingering cold weather.

Despite some predictions, Maze said he is not including snow in the weekend forecast, but noted that meteorologists will need to keep an out for any changes.

"Right now, we're going to go with 45 [degrees] with rain. That could change in the days ahead," he said.

04/01/2018

NC bar owner helps find missing wedding ring and the teen who stole it gets a second chance

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. – A homeless North Carolina teenager has earned a second chance after helping police find a woman’s wedding after he stole it and threw it out. WWAY reported that a woman visiting Wrightsville Beach stopped by a local pub recently and lost her wallet and wedding ring.

04/01/2018

Monument to Robert E. Lee in downtown Asheville damaged for second time

A monument to Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in western North Carolina has been vandalized for the second time in less than a year.Local media reports Lee's face has been scratched through, along with much of the text beneath it. His image is imprinted on

04/01/2018

Blue Cross NC caps opioid prescriptions at 7 days for some

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's largest health insurer is clamping down on coverage of opioid prescriptions.

04/01/2018

Fort Bragg-based soldier dies after roadside bombing in Syria

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (WNCN/CBS News) - Army officials announced Saturday that a soldier who died after a roadside bomb attack in Syria this week was a Fort Bragg-based sergeant.

04/01/2018

NC could catch glimpse of Chinese satellite as it falls to earth

This prediction comes from Aerospace Corporation, a consultant to each of the federal agencies with satellites on orbit including the United States Military, NASA, NOAA and the National Reconnaissance Office.

04/01/2018

Cooper's office responds to Henderson's request for help

Governor Roy Cooper's Office has responded to a request for help from Henderson city officials, stemming from a string of deadly shootings in the city.

03/29/2018

Tillis visits NC pastor imprisoned in Turkey

Sen. Thom Tillis showed one North Carolina resident is not forgotten.The state's junior senator announced Wednesday he went to Turkey this week to visit imprisoned pastor Andrew Brunson. The Black Mountain resident has been locked up for nearly 18 months o

03/29/2018

Founder of Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament passes away

The man who started it all, the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, has passed away.Tournament director Crystal Hesmer announced in a press release that Bob Simpson, 92, has passed away. This is the 60th year of the tournament he started. It has become one of