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Top 10 Cities With the Most New-Construction Homes—and They're Affordable, Too

With new builds becoming more affordable and available, here's what you need to know about buying one. Metro areas in North and South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and Georgia are among the markets with the largest share of new construction. The boon in ...

Current advance to NWSL semifinals with win over Courage

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Temwa Chawinga added to her record-breaking goal tally, scoring the lone goal as the Kansas City Current defeated the North Carolina Courage 1-0 on Saturday in the first round of the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs.

A mother and daughter's tearful question: Will a woman ever be president?

Trump laughing in North Carolina when a rallygoer screamed that Harris "worked on the corner," like a prostitute. Trump in Michigan calling Harris "an evil, sick, crazy..." then, "it starts with a B but I won't say it." Crowd members filled in the blank.

Villanova locks down another opponent in a 31-3 victory over North Carolina A&T

Connor Watkins threw for 167 yards and a touchdown and rushed for two third-quarter scores in Villanova's 31-3 victory over North Carolina A&T on Saturday.

Opinion: I spent election night in my home state. North Carolina gave me a glimmer of hope.

I left North Carolina after Election Day upset about Donald Trump's win but knowing my home state still has some blue left.

FEMA employee fired after telling workers to avoid homes supporting President-elect Donald Trump

A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employee has been fired after she told her team to not go to homes that support President-election Donald Trump, according to a statement from the agency's administrator. Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News.

His wife was swept away by Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters. Now he’s been scammed out of nearly $40,000

Rod Ashby was desperate to find his wife Kim Ashby after their newly built home in Elk Park, North Carolina, was swept away by Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters in late September and she went missing. His daughter, Ansley Ashby, told CNN her father needed a ...

Northern Cardinal: The vibrant voice and symbol of North Carolina

Since their creation, state mottos and symbols have helped to achieve distinction and uniqueness. North Carolina's state motto is "Esse Quam Videri." It's a Latin phrase that roughly translates to "to be rather than to seem." The state bird of North ...

Shelby Carroll: Hurricane Helene’s impact on the agriculture industry in western North Carolina

By Shelby Carroll N.C. Cooperative Extension Hurricane Helene has significantly impacted agriculture in western North Carolina, causing extensive damage to various farms, including Christmas trees, livestock and row crops.

Keeping the spotlight on recovery efforts in North Carolina following Helene

KITTY HAWK, N.C. — Just six weeks ago, 25 counties in western North Carolina were hit by one of the most impactful natural disasters in the areas history, Hurricane Helene. But it’s devastation is still fresh on many minds. “I personally stayed off ...

Missile strikes and deadly storms: How cascading crises engulfed Biden's final months as president

Joe Biden had mapped out a game plan for his final months as president. Then a series of cascading crises intruded.

North Carolina Election Results: Swing State Where Square-Foot Prices Are Up 54% Votes Red

The post North Carolina Election Results: Swing State Where Square-Foot Prices Are Up 54% Votes Red appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

A-list celebrity endorsements boomerang on Harris, Democrats

an associate professor in the communications department at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. “And now you have Harris’s campaign, which is tied to these celebrities who are, in fact, often thought to be elitists themselves. So really it just ...

FBI, Justice Department investigating racist mass texts sent following the election

Nicole, a mother in North Carolina who asked not to use her last name because of her profession, said she was disturbed and concerned by the messages her high school daughter showed her Thursday night. The texts instructed her to get ready to go back to ...

GOP Candidate Who Called For Executing Democrats Loses Top Education Job In North Carolina

Michele Morrow, a far-right figure who attended Donald Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021, is projected to lose the election for state superintendent of public instruction in North Carolina to Democrat Mo Green, a former superintendent of ...

Western North Carolina county reports spike in opioid-related overdoses following Hurricane Helene

Officials in Buncombe County, NC, reported a spike in opioid-related overdoses this week, with five incidents occurring within a 24-hour period between Monday and Tuesday.

South Carolina women's basketball vs NC State score prediction, scouting report in Final Four rematch

Here is everything to know ahead of South Carolina women's basketball and NC State's game on Sunday, which is a rematch of the 2024 Final Four.

Marcia Ann Schmidt, North Jackson, Ohio

NORTH JACKSON, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – On Tuesday, October 21, 2024, Marcia Ann Schmidt, age 81 of North Jackson, passed away at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio. She was born on August 30, 1943, to Walter and Betty Lous (Harris) Zimmerman.

Baxter North Carolina site nears 50% of pre-Helene production

Read about Baxter's progress in restoring its North Cove facility after Hurricane Helene-related flooding, causing widespread shortages and a $200 million loss.

Donarski hits 5 3-pointers, scores 21 points to lead No. 15 North Carolina women over UNC Wilmington

Lexi Donarski scored 21 points and made five 3-pointers to lead No. 15 North Carolina to a 77-50 victory over UNC Wilmington.

Body buried in North Carolina carried to Tennessee by Hurricane Helene floodwaters

ERWIN, Tenn. (Gray News) – A body that was buried in North Carolina was washed into Tennessee due to flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in September, according to Erwin Police Chief Regan Tilson. Officials said the body was buried in Whitson Cemetery in Yancey County in 2006. The flood waters washed the body to Unicoi County.

North Carolina hospital files for bankruptcy

Washington Regional Medical Center sought Chapter 11 protection Oct. 29 to help the hospital restructure its finances while ensuring care to patients.

Opinion: Donald Trump's comeback win gives us one thing we can all be glad about

Republican Donald Trump has completed one of the most unlikely political comebacks in history. There are many theories but the reason could be simple.

Helene death toll rises to 102 in North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - The death toll from Hurricane Helene has risen after the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirmed another death. The death toll in North Carolina is now 102 as of Nov. 6. Most of the deaths have ...

Python found slithering in Chili’s parking lot reunited with owner

A large ball python snake was spotted slithering around a Chili’s parking lot in southeastern North Carolina Tuesday.

Coyotes appear to be thriving under pressure

“Our work suggests that promoting the recovery of large carnivores, especially in certain habitats, is more likely to reduce coyote numbers than people directly hunting them,” study co-author and North Carolina State University zoologist Roland Kays ...

Election 2024 replay: Donald Trump wins presidential election, defeating Kamala Harris

Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the 2024 race for the White House. Follow along with live updates from across the USA TODAY Network.

Outer Banks reactions to North Carolina election results

Voters in the Outer Banks reacted as a majority of local races were projected across the state. In Dare County's local elections, Republicans won every single race.

North Carolina Celebrates as Mark Robinson Loses Governor Race To AG Josh Stein

Robinson told supporters that he was "disappointed" in his loss for the North Carolina governor seat. He conceded shortly after 9 p.m.

How Donald Trump won North Carolina for the third time

Kamala Harris' message was forward-looking and positive, but it wasn't enough to clinch a win in the Tar Heel State.

Democrats gain another statewide position in North Carolina with Rachel Hunt victory

The group of North Carolina elected executive branch positions known as the Council of State will have equal numbers of Democrats and Republicans come January.

College football top 25: South Carolina State vaults into FCS Power Rankings following upset

South Carolina State coach Chennis Berry has done a remarkable job in his first season with the Bulldogs. Berry had the tough task of following legendary head coach Buddy Pough, who retired after 22 seasons at the helm.

Why AP called North Carolina for Trump

Election Day latest: Trump wins North Carolina and GOP reclaims Senate majority

Republicans have also benefited from redistricting, especially in North Carolina where they picked up three House seats redrawn by the state’s GOP-controlled General Assembly to favor Republican candidates. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as ...

Trump wins North Carolina, holding a key state for Republicans

Former President Donald Trump has won North Carolina, NBC News projects, taking the first major major battleground of the election so far and cementing the GOP’s hold on the state’s 16 electoral votes. Polls had shown Vice President Kamala Harris ...

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.

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