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Wilmington’s Annual Battleship Half Marathon

The 13.1-mile race started in downtown Wilmington, taking runners across all three bridges, past Greenfield Lake, and finishing at Water Street Park.

Election 2024: Trump Now +5 in North Carolina

Former President Donald Trump has widened his lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in the battleground state of North Carolina.

92 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, governor says

There have been at least 118 deaths in North Carolina related to Hurricane Helene, accounting for nearly half of the 243 killed by the storm across multiple states.

FEMA resumes door-to-door visits in North Carolina after threats connected to disinformation

Officials say federal disaster workers have resumed door-to-door visits as part of hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina.

92 unaccounted for in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, 'dangerous flow of misinformation' ongoing: Governor

"If you're participating in spreading this stuff, stop it," Gov. Cooper said. Ninety-two people remain unaccounted for in hard-hit North Carolina in the wake of the "catastrophic disaster" left behind by Hurricane Helene, Gov. Roy Cooper said Tuesday.

North Carolina man arrested for FEMA threats shared militia propaganda, dubbed self ‘harmful violent extremist’ on Facebook

William Parsons, a 44-year-old man from Bostic, North Carolina, was arrested after he made threats against Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office announced.

What to know about FEMA efforts in North Carolina after reported threats lead to an arrest

Amid reports of militia involvement, the agency told CNN it was the subject of several threats and the alleged threat from the man later arrested was the main one it was aware of when it decided to pull back on outreach.

Biden admin to provide $750 million to North Carolina-based Wolfspeed for advanced computer chips

Wolfspeed's use of silicon carbide enables the computer chips used in electric vehicles and other advanced technologies to be more efficient.

Avon electrician makes second trip to hurricane-ravaged North Carolina to drop off donations

Avon resident and business owner Aloys Nagel is gearing up for a second trip to western North Carolina to deliver donations to help people impacted by Hurricane Helene.

North Carolina football player Tylee Craft dies from rare lung cancer at 23

North Carolina football player Tylee Craft died Saturday morning from a rare form of lung cancer, coach Mack Brown said. Brown made the announcement in his postgame news conference following the Tar Heels’ loss to Georgia Tech. Craft was 23.

Volunteers unite in mud and hope amid long recovery in North Carolina

Town of Marshall is faced with a long road to recovery after Hurricane Helene significantly impacted the area and other parts of North Carolina.

Robinson slams ‘shady’ spending from left-wing groups in North Carolina gubernatorial race

North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson blasted "shady" spending from left-wing groups in the governor's race.

FEMA workers change some hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina after receiving threats

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that it received a call about a man with an assault rifle who made a comment “about possibly harming” employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Hospitals ration supplies, postpone surgeries after Helene damages IV fluid manufacturing site

The impacted facility is Baxter International’s North Cove site located just east of hard-hit Asheville, North Carolina. It is one of the largest manufacturers of intravenous fluids and dialysis solutions in the United States. Earlier this week, the FDA said Baxter International was limiting the supply of IV fluids.

FEMA contractors ordered to ‘stand down’ after security threats, messages show

An inspection agency that works as a contractor for the Federal Emergency Management Agency has ordered its employees in western North Carolina to cease inspections over the weekend and return to hotels,

Harris slams Trump for 'disinformation' about government hurricane response

Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, did not say Trump's name but he is most prominent among those promoting false claims about how the government reacted to Hurricanes Milton and Helene.View

Big temperature drop ahead this week

A cold front comes through Monday, but it’s a moisture starved front. There’s a small chance for spotty showers along the Tennessee-North Carolina border, but it doesn’t look like much. The winds in the mountains pick up Monday and Tuesday with gusts 20 to 30 mph both days. The bigger effect of the front is the big cool down.

After nearly 3 weeks of hurricane response, Ohio Task Force 1 to return home Monday

After nearly three weeks of responding to the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida and North Carolina, Ohio Task Force 1 is returning home Monday.

Republican lawsuits target rules for overseas voters, but those ballots are already sent

The latest method of voting to fall into the political crosshairs is the way overseas voters — including members of the military stationed abroad — cast their ballots.

As many as 100,000 people in Western North Carolina don't have running water after Helene

Asked what was the greatest challenge officials faced in getting water back to customers, a water department spokesman said, "basically everything."

WATCH LIVE: Harris holds rally in Greenville as she campaigns in battleground North Carolina

Vice President Kamala Harris is holding a campaign rally Sunday in battleground North Carolina to talk about her economic plans and highlight Thursday’s start of early voting in the state, her campaign said.

Election Live Updates: Harris to Make a Pitch to Black Voters in North Carolina, as Trump Hits Arizona

Tim Balk Vice President Kamala Harris is set to hold a rally in North Carolina on Sunday, while former President Donald J. Trump will visit Arizona after an election-season detour to deep-blue California on Saturday. Mr. Trump, who holds a razor-thin ...

North Carolina high school football: Week 8 final scores in the Gastonia and Shelby area

Here are results from Week 8 of the high school football season in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties in North Carolina.

A Tale of Two Hurricanes Finds More That Differs Than Is the Same

The two hurricanes tell a tale of how storms, made more powerful by climate change, can devastate regions with distinct topography and varying levels of experience with hurricanes. They can leave behind discrepant kinds of damage and dictate different trajectories of recovery.

Harris helps pack aid boxes for North Carolina hurricane victims ahead of Sunday campaign push

Harris met with Black leaders at The Pit Authentic Barbecue restaurant in Raleigh before she joined volunteers who were there to pack bandages, baby formula, baby wipes, pain relief pills and other it

North Carolina football's Tylee Craft dies at 23 after cancer battle

Following UNC football's loss to Georgia Tech, the Tar Heels announced the death of Tylee Craft. The 23-year-old Craft was an inspiration for UNC.

Trump said North Carolina Gov. Cooper, Democrats blocked aid. That’s not what their actions show

In the span of a week, Trump falsely said Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp could not reach President Joe Biden, falsely said the feds were offering only $750 to people whose homes were washed away and falsely said the Federal Emergency Management Administration had used up its money for relief on migrants.

Hurricane Helene brought devastation — and an opportunity — to Appalachia’s power grids

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Northville Twp. police holding drive to collect donations for people effected by Hurricane Helene

As Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton continue to devastate the southeastern United States, the Northville Township Police Department is stepping up to help. Led by dispatcher Connie Burnett, the department has organized a donation drive for hurricane victims in North Carolina.

North Carolina: Live weekend Helene recovery press conferences

Two weeks after Helene impacted the Carolinas, officials in Buncombe County, North Carolina continue to provide updates on recovery efforts in the county. Officials will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

North Carolina high school football scores for 2024 NCHSAA, NCISAA Week 8

The Mountain 7 Conference elected to resume the 2024 high school football season this week. Western North Carolina has two conferences (Mountain 7, Smoky Mountain) that have resumed play since Tropical Storm Helene.

Branch County truck driver mobilizes massive aid effort for hurricane victims

Help is pouring in from all across the nation, as we navigate a devastating hurricane season. There are now millions of people in need of help.

3 things Christians should think when they see Hurricane Helene or Milton

To sum up, when we witness the heartbreaking destruction caused by hurricanes like Helene or Milton or hear of other natural disasters or tragic events, Christians need to be careful to think biblically about such events.

With supercharged hurricanes, could New England be next?

Could it happen here? As the southeastern United States prepares for one massive storm while reeling from another, how is climate change loading the dice for a hurricane to hit New England?

How to watch UNC Tar Heels vs. Georgia Tech football: Time, TV channel, FREE live streams

The North Carolina Tar Heels continue their pursuit of their first ACC win of the season with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets coming to town for a Saturday afternoon kick.