Category Archives: State/Regional
WAKEMED-ATRIUM COMBO: County commissioners set key votes for Monday
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Wake County Commissioners are set to vote Monday (September 21) on moving forward with a "strategic combination" of WakeMed with Atrium Health. The deal first surfaced in May, w...
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Attorney General Warns North Carolinians of Scams Targeting Domestic Violence Victims
RALEIGH. N.C. (NCN News) -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning domestic violence victims in North Carolina of new scams in which scammers impersonate law enforcement to steal victims' money. Sca...
23h ago
N.C. Global TransPark welcomes U.S. Navy to Kinston
KINSTON, N.C. (NCN News) -- More than 400 jobs are coming to Kinston, thanks to a new U.S. Navy aircraft maintenance facility at the North Carolina Global TransPark. On Thursday (Sept.17), Governor Jo...
Sep 17, 2026
The body of the last victim of Hurricane Helene in Tennessee has been found, 2 years later
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press The remains of the final missing Tennessee victim from Hurricane Helene were found two years after the storm devastated Appalachian mountain towns with floods that wi...
Sep 16, 2026
As AI debate flares, Melania Trump touts the technology as she tours North Carolina school
By COLLIN BINKLEY and JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - First lady Melania Trump is set to visit northwestern North Carolina on Tuesday to talk to elementary school students, teachers and...
Sep 15, 2026
Update: Takeover at Bertie-Martin Regional Jail is over
WINDSOR, N.C. (NCN News) -The SBI says this morning's inmate takeover at the Bertie-Martin Regional Jail is over. This morning's inmate takeover at Bertie-Martin Regional Jail Board Commissioner offic...
Jun 29, 2026
Agreements reached in Duke Energy merger
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (NCN News) - Electric utility Duke Energy has reached agreements on a proposed merger of Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress in the Carolinas. Settling parties include the N...
Mar 11, 2026
Two NC cities rank high for seasonal allergies
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NCN News) - As it will soon be time for lots of a yellow dust and sneezing, two North Carolina cities rank among the top 20 "most challenging" cities for seasonal allergies. The Alle...
Mar 10, 2026
FEMA to send Georgia more than $300 million in Hurricane Helene relief after accusations of delays
ATLANTA (AP) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Friday announced it would send $350 million in funding to localities and electric cooperatives for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene a...
Dec 12, 2025
North Carolina Gov. Stein cancels Medicaid rate cuts amid legal and legislative battles
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is canceling Medicaid reimbursement rate reductions he initiated over two months ago, preservin...
Dec 10, 2025