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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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NC Law Removes Highway Patrol From Public Safety Department in 2025 Overhaul
RALEIGH, N.C. — As of July 1, 2025, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) officially split from the Department of Public Safety (DPS), becoming…
