Category Archives: State/Regional
Search continues for man missing on Roanoke Rapids Lake
GASTON, N.C (NCN News) - The search for a missing kayaker continued Sunday (May 17) on Roanoke Rapids Lake. According to the Facebook page of Gaston Fire & Rescue, crews have been working to find ...
May 17, 2026
Sign of hope: Lake Lure reopens after almost two years as storm recovery continues
LAKE LURE, N.C. (NCN News) - In another sign of Western North Carolina's recovery from Hurricane Helene's wrath, Lake Lure was reopened to visitors Friday (May 15) This is an exciting day for western ...
May 15, 2026
Carver to lead community colleges again
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- As they continue to search for a permanent replacement, the State Board of Community Colleges have named an interim president. The board has chosen Bill Carver to serve as ...
May 15, 2026
Farm family fun: Got To Be NC Festival this weekend in Raleigh (AUDIO)
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- The Got to Be NC Festival returns to the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh May 15-17, bringing a full weekend of free family friendly fun and a celebration of North Carolin...
May 15, 2026
Halifax County woman faces charges of embezzling from family business
HOBGOOD, N.C. (NCN News) - A Halifax County woman is now facing charges of embezzling thousands of dollars from a family farm business. In late 2025, Halifax County Sheriff's Office was contacted in r...
May 14, 2026
Rep. Chuck Edwards faces House ethics investigation over harassment allegations
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday it is investigating Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina over allegations that he created a...
May 14, 2026
Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today's gun laws
By ALLEN G. BREED AP National Writer HALIFAX, N.C. (AP) - With 165 grains of black powder in the barrel, a .75-caliber Brown Bess flintlock musket like the ones the redcoats carried in 1776 can hurl a...
May 14, 2026
New population numbers: Raleigh and Charlotte continue to grow
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NCN News) - The latest population data from the U.S. Census Bureau show some of North Carolina's largest cities are getting even bigger. The 2025 population report released Thursday ...
May 14, 2026
State history museum unveils fresh look as renovation continues
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - With a major renovation continuing, the North Carolina Museum of History in downtown Raleigh is also updating its logo. "The North Carolina Museum of History is one of the t...
May 13, 2026
Legislative leaders reach budget deal: teacher salaries, tax triggers addressed
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- A breakthrough on the long delayed state budget. State House Speaker Destin Hall and Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger appeared jointly to announce they have a agreement...
May 12, 2026