Yellow jackets swarm in Helene-ravaged towns

Health agencies are loading up on EpiPens and Benadryl to help with swarming yellow jackets in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Biden, Harris and Trump to visit Helene-ravaged communities

President Biden said Monday the federal government will be with survivors and others affected by Helene for “as long as it takes.”

Texans working to help areas devastated by Helene

With 84 people dead and hundreds still missing in the aftermath of Helene, agencies from across the country are helping with the recovery effort, including some from North Texas.

Asheville flooding: Hurricane Helene drone footage shows swallowed city streets

Hurricane Helene’s remnants have dropped between a foot and two feet of rainfall in western North Carolina, devastating Asheville and other mountainous communities.

Children's book sparks fire in North Carolina family's van

Firefighters in North Carolina responded to a vehicle fire caused by a lithium battery in a children's book.

'Bizarre-looking' creature getting a helping hand from North Carolina conservationists

The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, and spends most of the time under rocks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that the population has dropped significantly since the 1970s.

Kamala Harris calls for tax breaks, lowering costs for Americans at North Carolina rally

The vice president promoted a set of economic proposals during her visit to North Carolina Friday that included a ban on price gouging on groceries, new tax breaks and lowering the cost of living for Americans.

Driver killed as flooding swamps North Carolina after Tropical Storm Debby

A motorist in North Carolina was killed over the weekend after officials say they drove their vehicle into raging floodwaters and were swept away.

Man dies after falling 400 feet at Grand Canyon

Crews have recovered the body of a 20-year-old North Carolina man who died after falling 400 feet at the Grand Canyon, officials said.

Swing states: Why these 7 states could decide the 2024 presidential election

These seven U.S. states have played key roles in past presidential elections, and it appears 2024 will be no different. Issues like inflation, abortion, and immigration will be top of mind for voters.

Airbnb renters-turned-squatters refuse to vacate property unless evicted: court docs

An Airbnb host in Durham, North Carolina, filed a complaint in court against renters-turned-squatters after they refused to vacate the property until they received an order of eviction, according to court documents.

Charlotte the pregnant stingray has a 'reproductive disease,' aquarium says

Charlotte the stingray, initially believed to be pregnant without a male companion, was found by a North Carolina aquarium to have a rare reproductive disease affecting her health.

Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement speech prompts Duke students to walk out

Multiple graduates walked out of the commencement ceremony because of the comedian’s stance on Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza.

Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court finds

On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.