Commissioners order bags to cover FLOCK cameras in Davidson County
Davidson County commissioners vote to bag Flock cameras after learning shutdown wasn't complete. Flock Cameras were still in operation after commissioners voted to terminate the contract. When Davidson County commissioners voted unanimously Aug. 24 to end the county's contract with Flock Safety, they expected the sheriff's 25 license plate cameras to go dark the next day and come down within 30 days.
2 NC residents die after contracting West Nile virus
Two people from North Carolina died after contracting the West Nile virus, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services.
Damage seen across North Carolina after tornado warnings for 5 hours
Damage, torrential rains, and high winds were seen as tornado warnings were issued for about five hours throughout central North Carolina on Sunday.
Economists say we may not see the full benefit of gas tax suspension for...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Despite the gas tax suspension, it’s still costing a lot to fill up depending on your vehicle and where you go. Queen City News spoke with independent gas station owners off camera who said they’re taking a loss because they purchased gas before Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill […]
Two men get life in prison in killing of Charlotte woman who was stabbed...
A jury has found two men guilty in the 2020 killing of Mary Collins, a Charlotte woman whose body was found inside a NoDa apartment.
North Carolina university breeds dogs with bleeding disorders to test medicine
At Duke, dogs play puzzle games to reveal how their minds work. At UNC-Chapel Hill, a colony of dogs is bred to carry bleeding disorders and test medicine that could save lives. NC State uses dogs to train students in its veterinary program. More than 270 dogs are used for research purposes at major research universities in the Raleigh, North Carolina, area, according to animal research reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 2025 reviewed by The News & Observer. Seventy percent of
Unique artifact revealed during demolition of Canton paper mill
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — After a year of ongoing demolition, the Canton paper mill is slowly revealing pieces of its rich history and the memories held within its walls, including a unique, giant sphere. "It reminds me of the 'Incredibles' movie," said Luke Williams, director of engineering at Two...
Gas prices in Asheville area drop after gas tax holiday passed in North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Drivers in and around Asheville are seeing some relief at the pump this week after North Carolina lawmakers passed a temporary state gas tax holiday. Gasoline in the Asheville metro area – which includes Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson and Madison counties – is averaging $3.94 as...
South Carolina Man Steals Checks From Mailboxes, Alters Them, And Then Cashes Them
An arrest has been made after a months-long investigation into a series of stolen checks and fraudulent transactions in North Carolina. Pinehurst Police Department detectives began their investigation after residents reported that checks they placed in their mailboxes had been stolen. In several cases, detectives found that the recipient’s names, check amount, or both were...
Powerful storm, possible tornadoes rip through Fayetteville, down trees, flip cars
Cleanup crews spread out across Fayetteville after storm leaves behind downed power lines and trees, and flipped vehicles.
