North Carolina

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — “Next time, somebody could just be dead, laying on the ground so something needs to be done,” Leonard Griffin, a neighbor said.  While FOX 8 was interviewing people in a Greensboro neighborhood about what they are calling a problem intersection, a crash happened in the middle of that interview. Neighbors who […]

Ten endangered red wolves were transported between North Carolina and New York Tuesday as part of a coordinated effort to preserve the critically endangered species. Pilots to the Rescue — a nonprofit that uses volunteer pilots to transport animals — flew three red wolves from the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, New York, to […]

A demolition crew tearing down the old Champion Paper Mill in Canton, North Carolina, found something strange that has come to be known as “The Death Star.” It’s a giant metal ball – 30 feet in diameter – and photos show it has an equally dramatic crack, as if something burst out. “It was a complete surprise to the team,” according to Kimberly Ferguson, office manager at Two Banks Development, which is handling the mill demolition. “It was uncovered during demolition work when the surrounding co

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — North Carolina voters will decide on potential changes to their taxes at the polls in the upcoming elections. Voters will consider two 2026 North Carolina Constitutional amendments on the ballot. An amendment asks voters to consider limits on property tax increases by local governments. Another amendment proposes a cap on the state income tax rate at 3.5%. The state currently sees a cap at 7%.

JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Dunn man is accused of kicking in the back door of a stranger’s home Thursday afternoon and leaving with a small basket of tortillas. The unusual burglary was reported around 4:31 p.m. Oct. 8 at a home off Melba Lane in southern Johnston County.

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Traffic signals at nearly two dozen intersections could be removed throughout the City of Durham. According to the Transportation Department, some signals are no longer needed and can cause delays, confuse drivers or even increase crashes. While officials study the issue, Durham residents will see...

Weeks after the murder case against a Durham woman was dismissed, police have arrested another woman in a 2024 strangulation death, court records show. Alicia Nicole Fleming, 25, of Williamston is charged with second-degree murder in the December 2024 death of Mikel Johnson, 40, according to her arrest warrant. Johnson died days after being strangled at a Durham home Dec. 7, 2024, The News & Observer previously reported . Patricia Ayers, 32, was initially charged with felony assault by strangula

(WLOS) — More than a dozen confirmed tornadoes touched down in North Carolina over the weekend from the remnants of Isaias. This was from the latest report on Isaias from Weather.gov. Between Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11, a total of 14 tornadoes struck the state, with none...

They’ve had lobster lollipops, giant shrimp, king crab legs and swordfish bites on a stick, all coated with bright lemon pepper and glistening butter. But not this year. Oak City Fish & Chips won’t be pushing its seafood skewers at the 2026 North Carolina State Fair, sitting out for the first time in six years. Oak City developed a reputation as one of the most decadent fair food vendors , serving luxury seafood on a stick. One year, its crab leg skewer cost as much as $76 and sales could total

A man connected to human remains discovered on his Hildebran property more than four years ago is now facing charges in two North Carolina counties after being tracked down in Naples, Florida. Mark Anthony Ortiz, 27, was taken into custody by Florida's Collier County Sheriff's Office in June 2026, closing out nearly four years on the run tied to the 2021 disappearance of Anthony Jaworsky.