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Andrew Marquis Jackson, a 32-year-old Charlotte resident, was convicted on multiple charges related to a series of armed robberies in the city.

Trent Hidlay, a former NC State wrestler, has won the senior world championship at 92 kg in Zagreb, Croatia.

The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission is scheduled to hold a meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Raleigh.

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) and the Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) have scheduled a public hearing on November 5 to gather input on…

A Charlotte man has been charged with a federal crime following the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on the city’s Lynx Blue Line light rail system.

State officials have issued a swimming advisory for the public access site at Morris Landing on the Intracoastal Waterway in Onslow County.

James Edward Frady, a 39-year-old resident of Brevard, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 130 months in prison and five years of supervised release for his involvement in a drug…

State officials have lifted a swimming advisory for a sound-side site in Beaufort County after recent water tests showed bacteria levels are now within state and federal safety standards.

A Wilmington man, Christopher Todd Evans, has been sentenced to more than 27 years in federal prison for sex trafficking and operating a prostitution business.

A federal jury in Charlotte has convicted Rusty Joseph Whittaker, 44, of Austin, Texas, for traveling to North Carolina to engage in sexual activity with a minor.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced substantial gains in academic performance for the 2024-25 year through social media posts dated September 18–19, while also promoting a large-scale student art exhibit at Freedom Park.

The North Carolina Coastal Habitat Protection Plan (CHPP) Steering Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, September 25, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The meeting will be held via…

NFIB State Director Gregg Thompson has commented on the results of the latest NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey, highlighting ongoing issues for small businesses in North Carolina. “Our small…

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) has approved the Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certification for the T-15 Reliability Project.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced recent events including a Montessori educator symposium and recognized National Arts in Education Week through social media posts dated September 15–16, 2025.

Isidro Arcenio Alvarado, a 57-year-old U.S. citizen originally from El Salvador, appeared in federal court in Raleigh, North Carolina for his initial appearance following an indictment by a federal grand…

Isidro Arcenio Alvarado, a 57-year-old U.S. citizen originally from El Salvador, appeared in federal court in Raleigh, North Carolina for his initial appearance following an indictment by a federal grand…

The State Water Infrastructure Authority will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

The 2025 N.C. Mountain State Fair concluded with an attendance of 161,059 people, an increase of more than 11,000 from the previous year.

The North Carolina State Fair has announced the 2025 Farm Families of the Day, a program now in its fifth year and sponsored by Tractor Supply Company.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has received $61 million in supplemental federal funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to aid recovery and strengthen resiliency following Hurricane…

In January 2025, Mecklenburg County Magistrate Teresa Stokes signed the release of DeCarlos Brown Jr., a repeat arrestee later accused of fatally stabbing Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte’s light-rail.

The Department of Justice has announced a new policy aimed at protecting parental rights and First Amendment liberties in schools.

The deadline to enter competitions at the North Carolina State Fair is approaching, with registration closing on Monday, September 15.