Large plume of smoke makes its way to the Triad from controlled burn
ARCHDALE, N.C. — "Where's all that smoke coming from?" That's a question many are asking in the Triad on this Wednesday. If you're outside, you may have noticed a smoky haze that moved in quickly. There's no reason to panic. It's part of a controlled burn to our south.
Congressman Murphy issues statement on SSA Office closures
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — North Carolina Congressman Greg Murphy issued a statement on the closures of Social Security Offices in the Third District which he represents. He said “I have received many questions about Social Security office closures in Greenville and Elizabeth City. After reaching out to the Social...
Will the Total Lunar Eclipse be visible in NC?
GREENSBORO, N.C. — In just the next few days, the March 2025 total lunar eclipse will take place across several time zones. The Moon will pass into Earth's shadow and appear darker and even reddish at tint at its peak. What's a lunar eclipse?. A lunar eclipse is the...
Deputies release names of people arrested in Rowan County raid
CHINA GROVE, N.C. (WBTV) - Rowan County deputies made five arrests related to alleged drug trafficking at a China Grove home. A raid happened on Tuesday, March 11 at a home off of Forsake Drive. Multiple domestic dispute, drug use, and other criminal calls came from the house since July of 2024, according to deputies.
Tens of billions in Hurricane Helene aid to start by March 21
Tens of billions in aid for victims of Hurricane Helene should start flowing later this month, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins pledged Wednesday, but delays are already making it hard this year for some farmers to plant crops. Congress set a deadline of March 21 to hand out the money when it passed a $100...
Missing Va. man’s remains found in drainage canal in N.C.
KNOTTS ISLAND, N.C. (TCN) -- A missing man’s remains have been positively identified several months after a hunter discovered the body in a drainage canal. According to the Aware Foundation, 42-year-old Martrell "Andre" Lamar was last seen by his family in June 2024, when he was living with his girlfriend on Knotts...
Real ID enforcement begins in less than two months
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Starting May 7, 2025, a Real ID or another acceptable form of identification will be needed to board a plane and get into most federal buildings and military bases. Close to 50 percent of active North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) customers already have a Real ID, according...
NC Quick Pass warns drivers to be on alert for scam messages
NC Quick Pass will never ask for personal or financial information by email or text.
NC woman out a job due to USAID funding cuts: ‘I’m the breadwinner of...
Kate McCarthy had spent two decades of her life working for the federal government. She holds three degrees, two of which are Masters, and has traveled to a dozen countries helping people. She was in Africa not so long ago working on the Feed the Future Program. McCarthy says most of her career has been spent on...
Hall accepts constitutional carry petitions, says ‘it’s just a matter of time’
North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, received several boxes of petitions supporting permitless carry on Tuesday and remarked that it’s only a matter of time before he expects the legislation to advance in the General Assembly. Grass Roots North Carolina presented 5,000 petition signatures to the...