Moderna Vaccine for Children Gets Full FDA Approval Ahead of Fall Virus Season
NORTH CAROLINA — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax, in children aged six months through…
Fisherman Breaks North Carolina Record With Rare Catch Off Ocracoke Coast
NORTH CAROLINA — A fisherman from Pitt County has officially broken a state fishing record after reeling in a rarely seen species off the coast…
North Carolina Schools Can Start Earlier in 2026 — New Calendar Law Gives Districts More Control
RALEIGH, N.C. — Starting with the 2026–27 school year, public school districts across North Carolina will have the option to start the academic year earlier…
Over 1,000 U.S. Counties Lack Full-Time Local Journalists, Report Finds
CHARLOTTE, NC — A new national report has revealed that more than 1,000 counties in the U.S. — nearly one in three — currently lack…
North Carolina Bans Social Media Accounts for Kids Under 14 Under New Law
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina has taken decisive action to protect children online with House Bill 301, a comprehensive social media reform passed this session….
North Carolina Drivers Brace for Steep Insurance Costs in 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. — Starting July 1, 2025, drivers across North Carolina are facing significant changes to their auto insurance policies under a new law that…
Coroner Responds to Crash in Anderson County, Investigation Underway
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. — Emergency officials in Anderson County were called to the scene of a serious vehicle crash late Thursday evening, prompting a response…
North Carolina Expands Ignition Interlock Requirements for DWI Offenders
RALEIGH, N.C. — A new North Carolina law that took effect on July 9, 2025, significantly expands the use of ignition interlock devices (IIDs) for…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to Speak at South Carolina Labor Convention and Democratic Dinner
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will travel to South Carolina on Tuesday, July 16, for a two-part visit that will take him from…
North Carolina Children’s Hospital to Bring 8,000 Jobs to Apex as Part of $3B Project
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina will soon be home to its first standalone children’s hospital, a $2–3 billion project led by UNC Health and Duke…