Category Archives: State/Regional
Wildfires continue, no end to burn ban in sight
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - Several thousand acres have burned in North Carolina since a late March burn ban was put in place, and with no signs of major rainfall the State Forest Service is keeping th...
Apr 14, 2026
RDU now has direct flights to Ireland
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WPTF) - A direct connection to the Triangle and Ireland is now a reality. The inaugural Aer Lingus flight between Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Dublin, Ireland, launched ...
Apr 14, 2026
Fallen NC officers recognized at Greensboro ceremony
GREENSBORO, N.C. (NCN News) - Those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the public are being recognized in Greensboro, Tuesday (April 14). The 41st annual North Carolina Peace Officers' Memoria...
Apr 14, 2026
NC Pint Day is Sunday
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - This Sunday is NC Pint Day, sponsored by the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild. It's a day meant to encourage North Carolinians to head out to their local breweries and tap...
Apr 10, 2026
State report gives recovery group high marks
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) - A new report from the North Carolina State Auditor gives high marks to a nonprofits Hurricane Helene recovery effort. A rapid response report from Dave Boliek's office found...
Apr 10, 2026
Key hurricane forecast: how many storms will we have?
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (NCN News) - With the start of hurricane season less than two months away, one of the key forecasts is calling for a below average season. Colorado State University hurricane resea...
Apr 09, 2026
Woman charged with misusing Covid funds
NEW BERN, N.C. (NCN News) -- A Robeson County woman has been sentenced in connection with defrauding a federal Covid-related loan program. A federal judge sentenced Erica McMillian, who engaged in a s...
Apr 08, 2026
Mullin pledges progress on disaster relief during his first official trip in Chimney Rock
By REBECCA SANTANA and GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA Associated Press CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (AP) - Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Tuesday toured North Carolina areas devastated by Hurricane Hel...
Apr 07, 2026
Halifax Resolves recognized at new visitors center
HALIFAX, N.C. (NCN News) - A key document that set the stage for the American Revolution is being recognized at a new visitors' center. Governor Josh Stein joined the Department of Natural and Cultura...
Apr 07, 2026
N.C. Central hires new law school dean with Duke ties
DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - A top official at an Ohio law school and Duke Law School Graduate has been tabbed to lead North Carolina Central University' Law School. Joseph Karl Grant has been named Dean of ...
Apr 06, 2026