August 22, 2023 Madalina Cojocari's grandmother believes missing girl, 12, was trafficked for $5M: report Missing Madalina Cojocari's grandmother told local news she believes the 12-year-old North Carolina girl was trafficked for $5 million by her stepfather, Christopher Palmiter.
August 22, 2023 Explosion at home owned by Titans' Caleb Farley leaves father dead, another injured Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley's home was the subject of an investigation after an explosion left one dead and another injured.
August 22, 2023 North Carolina woman arrested after leading family, friends to think she was murdered Police in Franklin, North Carolina, said that Margaret 'Maggie' Sweeney was found safe after she arranged for a report of her own murder on Friday.
August 21, 2023 Charlotte police kill suspect who stabbed officer in the neck with knife An officer responding to a domestic violence call in Charlotte, North Carolina, shot and killed a man who used a knife to stab another officer in the neck.
August 21, 2023 3rd child dies in North Carolina following a house fire that erupted over the weekend A house fire that erupted in North Carolina over the weekend has caused the deaths of three siblings. The children’s parents were not at home during the time of the blaze.
August 17, 2023 North Carolina bans sex change surgery for minors after GOP overrides Dem governor’s veto North Carolina has effectively banned sex change surgeries for minors after GOP lawmakers overrode opposition from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.
August 17, 2023 North Carolina Republicans finalize wide-ranging elections bill A wide-ranging GOP measure toughening voting regulations in North Carolina has been given final approval. The bill will head to Gov. Cooper who has expressed disapproval of the changes.
August 17, 2023 North Carolina Republicans give final approval to curb Democratic Gov. Cooper’s appointment powers Republicans in North Carolina have finalized legislation to curb Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s appointment powers over several state panels such as the transportation board.
August 17, 2023 North Carolina overrides veto to ban trans athletes from competing in women's sports, putting law into effect The North Carolina General Assembly overrode multiple vetoes from Gov. Roy Cooper Wednesday night, including the Fairness in Women's Sports Act.
August 16, 2023 North Carolina lawmakers to review wide-ranging elections bill following budget standoff, legislative delay A wide-ranging retooled elections bill is advancing North Carolina’s Republican-controlled General Assembly. The House will likely vote on the measure Wednesday.