NFL May 2 Former NFL star Steve Smith Sr faces lawsuit over alleged affair under unusual state law: report A man filed a lawsuit in North Carolina this week over the alleged affair his wife had with former NFL star Steve Smith Sr. The man reportedly sued Smith for more than $100,000.
Illegal Immigrants May 1 NC illegal immigrants kidnap mom, daughter at gunpoint as FBI manhunt ensues for 3rd suspect: police Two illegal immigrants have been arrested and charged after allegedly kidnapping a mother and daughter when the father refused to make a $1 million payment to the suspects.
Hurricanes April 29 North Carolina town destroyed by Hurricane Helene hoping to welcome tourists back by midsummer Residents of Chimney Rock, North Carolina, are still working to rebuild homes and businesses after Hurricane Helene pummeled the area in September 2024.
US April 17 North Carolina teenager, aspiring truck mechanic, killed on way to senior prom A teen in North Carolina was killed on Saturday in a car crash after he initially wasn't going to the event. NC State Highway Patrol troopers said speed was a factor in the crash.
Crime April 16 NC serial offender accused of mowing down teacher was in and out of 'revolving door' jail for 2 decades A North Carolina repeat offender is back in jail on $5 million bond after he was charged with fatally striking a Durham teacher in a crash while he was not supposed to be driving.
North Carolina April 15 Federal judge weighs in on last undecided 2024 election The North Carolina State Board of Elections was ordered by a federal judge to carry out the state Supreme Court plan in the country's last 2024 election.
Missing Persons April 11 NC police release new photo of missing girl Madalina Cojocari on her 14th birthday North Carolina police have released a new age-progression photo of missing Cornelius girl Madalina Cojocari, who was 11 when she was last seen getting off a school bus in November 2022.
Hurricanes April 10 NC House lawmakers pass bill banning emergency aid discrimination after FEMA Trump sign debacle NC lawmakers have passed legislation banning discriminations in emergency relief after reports that FEMA skipped houses with Trump signs after Hurricane Milton in 2024.
Senate April 9 Dem takes aim at Trump in 2026 Senate launch video for 'tanking our economy' Democrat former Rep. Wiley Nickel is aiming to unseat GOP Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026, saying the North Carolina Republican is helping President Donald Trump in "tanking our economy."
U.S. Defense & Military Politics April 3 US to host Military World Games for the first time ever The U.S. will host the Military World Games for the first time in 2027, when it comes to Charlotte, North Carolina, bringing soldiers from across the world.
True Crime April 3 Ex-Duke football murder suspect keeps returning home after arrests thanks to soft-on-crime judges: police rep A former Duke University football player who allegedly confessed to killing his former friend in Charlotte was arrested and released four separate times after her death in July 2024.