Category Archives: State/Regional

ASHEBORO, N.C. (NCN News) - The last remaining ocelot at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro has died. The zoo announced on social media Tuesday (March 10) the passing of its remaining ocelot, Inca. Th...

KURE BEACH, N.C. (NCN News) - A special rite of passage is taking place Wednesday (March 11) for three otters at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Nyx, Baloo and Bodhi will have an opportunity to take t...

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (NCN News) -- North Carolina's first lady hosted several fellow first ladies on a tour of a driver's license restoration clinic and rehabilitative programs offered at a western No...

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...

RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - As partisan debates continue over teacher pay and other school funding issues, Democratic Governor Josh Stein, Republican Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger, and GOP Speak...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - A state lawmaker is resigning his seat to take over a statewide advocacy organization. State Sen. Graig Meyer is resigning from his position as a Democrat representing parts of ...

NEW BERN, N.C. (NCN News) - A federal judge has handed down more than 14 years in federal prison to participants in a $12.7 Million Medicaid fraud scheme that paid more than $1 Million in kickbacks to...

RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- As budget talks are languishing in the General Assembly -- and with the current spending plan more than nine months late -- Democratic Governor Josh Stein is asking the Rep...

RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - With spring on its way, environmental officials are warning that state law bans the open burning of trash, metal, plastic and all other man-made materials which provide a he...

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (NCN News) -- The former City Manager of Rocky Mount operated "unchecked" and went "unaccountable for years" resulting in millions of dollars overspent for the city creating signific...