Category Archives: State News

BC-NC-VIRUS OUTBREAK-CHRISTMAS PARADETown plans Christmas parade despite coronavirus concernsYOUNGSVILLE, N.C. (AP) - A town in North Carolina is planning to hold a Christmas parade despite concerns f...

AP-NC-OFFICER DIES-CAR CRASHDeputy who was injured in Thanksgiving car accident has diedROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (AP) - A sheriff's deputy in North Carolina who was seriously injured in a Thanksgiving car cr...

Could it be the light at the end of the tunnel?Several COVID-19 vaccines are already showing promising results.At a media briefing Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper says North Carolina is preparing for when sa...

AP-NC-HEATING ASSISTANCEAid will help seniors, those with disabilities to heat homesWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - Officials in North Carolina say that some households in the state will be eligible to rec...

After more than 11,000 North Carolinians shared their thoughts on the Great Trails State Plan survey, public input is now being sought on a first draft of the proposed network.The Great Trails State P...

DEPUTY SHOT-NORTH CAROLINANorth Carolina deputy shot; suspect in custodyWENTWORTH, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina sheriff's deputy has been shot while responding to a domestic call. Lt. Kevin Suthard of...

With the onset of colder temperatures across North Carolina combined with the risk of fires that stem from holiday cooking, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey warns everyone of the increased potential...

The State Highway Patrol is gearing up for the holiday season and for the increased number of roadway users expected across our state. Prior to traveling, the SHP strongly encourages the public to vis...

SENATE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIPNorth Carolina Senate Democrats pick leadership for sessionRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Democrats in North Carolina's state Senate have returned four lawmakers to leadership positi...

Though traffic is expected to be lighter than usual for the Thanksgiving holiday due to COVID-19, the N.C. Department of Transportation wants to assist drivers who are traveling by suspending most con...