North Carolina

Army quarantines 90 soldiers with coronavirus at Fort Bragg

A total of 110 people participated in the course, which was cut short after a single soldier tested positive. Subsequent tests then showed that 82 students and 8 instructors had COVID-19, Army spokeswoman Janice Burton told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

3 days ago

2 Republicans opposed by Trump win in N. Carolina, Kentucky

Voters have rebuffed President Donald Trump and nominated two Republicans he opposed to House seats from North Carolina and Kentucky.

June 24

2 dead, 7 wounded in shooting at North Carolina block party

Police say a shooting in North Carolina's largest city has left two people dead and seven others wounded, while five others were hit by vehicles at the scene.

June 22

NASCAR wants 30,000 fans at All-Star race in Tennessee

NASCAR is set to allow up to 30,000 fans at the track in Bristol next month when it moves the All-Star race out of Charlotte Motor Speedway for just the second time in the history of the race.

June 16

Trump says GOP is pulling convention from North Carolina

President Donald Trump says he is seeking a new state to host the Republican National Convention after host North Carolina refused to guarantee the event could be held in Charlotte without restrictions because of ongoing concerns over the coronavirus.

June 2

7-year-old throws personal prom for babysitter after hers was canceled

You’re never too young to plan, and then throw, a prom.

May 29

Busch passes Cindric in OT to win Xfinity race at Charlotte

Kyle Busch passed Austin Cindric on the final lap in overtime to win his 97th career Xfinity Series race in dramatic fashion Monday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

May 26

Thousands of racing fans pack the stands at North Carolina speedway

Thousands of racing fans packed the stands of a North Carolina speedway on Saturday, despite state restrictions on outside gatherings.

May 25

NC man wins $1 million in lottery after asking family members to each pick a number

In order for Jonathan Gonzalez, a North Carolina resident, to win the lottery, his own luck wasn’t enough. So he called upon his entire family to each pick a number, a decision which would win him $1 million.

May 22

Baby boy gets confetti party from medical staff after final round of chemotherapy

A 10-month-old North Carolina boy gets a confetti party after completing his final round of chemotherapy.

May 4

Leader of North Carolina group protesting lockdowns reportedly tests positive for COVID-19

An administrator for the ReOpen NC Facebook page, which has helped organize recent protests in the state, posted a message saying she tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to reports.

April 27

Police: Toddler at center of Amber Alert found safe, father in custody

According to the Durham Police Department, Jeremy Rivas-Munoz was taken by 22-year-old Emerson Melendez Rivas.

April 9

Single dad adopts 13-year-old left at hospital by adoptive parents

"A dad and U.S citizen in just two weeks can’t describe in words the joy in my heart and house after a long long journey."

March 5

Investigators searching in Wilkes County, NC for missing Tennessee baby

Crews are searching in a pond near Lomax Road in Traphill, North Carolina.

February 26

Charlotte woman charged in beating death of 7-year-old daughter

A Charlotte woman has been charged with beating her 7-year-old daughter to death. Authorities say the crime happened in Florida, but she was taken into custody in North Carolina.

February 14

American Airlines passenger says man assaulted her by continuously punching seat

An American Airlines passenger has called out the carrier and its employees for failing to act when a man seated behind her during a recent flight allegedly kept punching the top of her seat, an attack she’s since described as an "assault."

February 13