Category Archives: State/Regional
Study reveals gaps for accessing youth programs
By Mike Moen Public News ServiceA new study says families in North Carolina and across the United States are struggling to afford quality summer programs for children. The Afterschool Alliance gathere...
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NC survivors reflect on mental health needs after Hurricane Helene
By Zamone Perez Public News Service During Mental Health Awareness Month, survivors of natural disasters in North Carolina are speaking about about the challenges of rebuilding after catastrophe - inc...
May 23, 2026
Killer Convicted of Two Murders on Ft. Bragg
NEW BERN, N.C. (NCN News) - A federal jury convicted a Laurinburg man last week on eight charges including first degree murder, drug conspiracy, and obstruction of justice. Kenneth Maurice Quick, Jr.,...
May 22, 2026
NOAA forecast: below average hurricane season, here's what we know
MIAMI, FL. (NCN News) - With the start of Hurricane season less than two weeks away, forecasters are predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA's outlook for the...
May 21, 2026
UNC Board of Governors elects new leaders
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - The University of North Carolina Board of Governors elected Kellie Hunt Blue as its next chair, effective July 1, 2026. Terry Hutchens was elected vice chair, and Carolyn Co...
May 21, 2026
Three charged with murder, kidnapping, robbery after luring man from Cherokee casino
GREENVILLE, S.C. (NCN News) - Three South Carolina residents have been indicted for the kidnapping, robbery and murder of a man lured from the Harrah's Cherokee Casino. A federal grand jury in Greenvi...
May 21, 2026
Property tax amendments move forward
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - With the help of two former Democrats, the State House approved three constitutional amendments for this November's ballot, two of which will give voters the opportunity to ...
May 20, 2026
House overrides veto on school choice bill
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- The Republican State House has overridden Governor Josh Stein's veto of a school choice bill, with the help of two former Democrats. The lower chamber voted to override the...
May 20, 2026
Selma man sentenced on drug, weapons charges
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A federal judge has sentenced a Selma man for more than 15 years behind bars on drug and weapons charges. The U.S. Attorney's office says that Otha Gatlin, 48, pleaded guilty on...
May 20, 2026
NC Attorney General sues feds over nursing loans
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - State Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule he says would have devastating consequences for North Carolina's healthcare workfor...
May 19, 2026