As the N.C. Department of Transportation prepares for this weekend’s winter weather, North Carolinians are urged to get any food or other supplies they may need, because travel could be dangerous during the storm. “Our crews and contractors are doing all we can to get ready for this storm and we ask North Carolinians to…… read more »
HEALTHCARE FRAUD-GUILTY PLEA NC woman pleads guilty to healthcare fraud conspiracy WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — A federal prosecutor says a North Carolina woman has pleaded guilty to conspiring with the owner of a pharmacy and others to bill fraudulent claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurers. Michael Easley, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District…… read more »
ELECTION 2022-NORTH CAROLINA-SENATE NC governor backs Beasley as Senate primary field clears RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gov. Roy Cooper has given former North Carolina Chief Justice Cheri Beasley his endorsement for the U.S. Senate. His video message Wednesday attempts to secure a smoother path for Beasley to become the Democrats’ nominee to fill the seat…… read more »
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — With temperatures dropping below freezing, many are relying on heating systems to raise the temperature, but some warming methods have had deadly results. Malfunctioning space heaters are the leading cause of home fires like the recent one that left 17 people dead in a New York City high-rise apartment. State…… read more »
ELECTION 2022-NORTH CAROLINA-SENATE NC governor backs Beasley as Senate primary field clears RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gov. Roy Cooper has given former North Carolina Chief Justice Cheri Beasley his endorsement for the U.S. Senate. His video message Wednesday attempts to secure a smoother path for Beasley to become the Democrats’ nominee to fill the seat…… read more »
CRIME STATISTICS-CHARLOTTE Overall crime down in North Carolina’s largest city CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Overall crime in North Carolina’s largest city dropped by 5% in 2021, and police say there were declines in several major categories including violent crime and homicides. The end-of-year crime statistics released Monday evening by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say there…… read more »
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation’s Computer Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force continue to see an increase in the number of CyberTips via the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. In fact, for the second year in a row, the SBI has received a record number of CyberTips…… read more »
ELECTION 2022-NORTH CAROLINA-CAWTHORN North Carolina voters dispute Cawthorn candidacy over Jan. 6 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A group of North Carolina voters want U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn disqualified as a congressional candidate. They say his actions surrounding the riot in Washington on Jan. 6 last year amount to engaging in an insurrection or rebellion against…… read more »
REDISTRICTING-NORTH CAROLINA Closing arguments set in fast-moving NC redistricting trial RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The parties in litigation challenging North Carolina’s new congressional and legislative districts are getting a final chance to convince judges of their positions. A panel of three Superior Court judges scheduled closing arguments for Thursday in a fast-moving trial. The judges…… read more »
To reduce bicycle injuries and deaths, the N.C. Department of Transportation is encouraging people across the state to receive free bicycle helmets as part of its annual Bicycle Helmet Initiative. The program, founded in 2007 and overseen by the Integrated Mobility Division, has provided thousands of helmets to children, including providing more than 30,000…… read more »
