Wildfires prompt evacuations in Western NC, SC, after dry and windy conditions
The South Carolina Forestry Commission, which tracks wildfires on its website, said there were 144 wildfires in the state; ...
Most wildfires are started by humans, officials react to wildfires throughout the state
According to the National Park Service, over 80% of wildfires are started by humans and that's the case for the fire burning ...
NC Republicans move fast on DOGE, DEI, Helene, immigration. How 2025 session is playing out.
The North Carolina General Assembly, controlled by Republicans, is moving legislation on immigration and diversity, equity ...
Under the Dome: Is Medicaid at risk? What to expect from congressional funding cuts
Gov. Roy Cooper joins Democrats nationwide speaking out against a House resolution that could slash federal Medicaid spending ...
N.C. Forest Service urging people not to burn after 2 large fires in Brunswick Co.
Jackson says they’ve responded to 806 wildfires which burned over 3300 acres just within the past week in North Carolina.
As brush fires break out across NC, officials urge prevention, precautions
A large brush fire just west of Hope Mills Monday afternoon is one of more than 800 fires the North Carolina Forest Service has responded to in the past week.
The Chronicle3d
The legal challenges holding up the NC Supreme Court election and the case’s larger implications, explained
The ongoing legal battle over 60,000 ballots in the North Carolina Supreme Court election could have significant implications ...
Carolina fires updates: Officials warn containment may take days as new wildfire erupts in North Carolina
Officials warn containment may take days as new wildfire erupts in North Carolina - Forecasters warn of elevated wildfire ...
North Carolina counties face extreme fire danger. Here's a county-by-county list
Several factors, including strong winds and drought conditions, are contributing to the spread of fires, including the ...
WCCB Charlotte5d
Two amber alerts cancelled for two different teens who were kidnapped by men they met online
Not one, but two North Carolina amber alerts this week ended in human trafficking arrests. Police say both of the girls at the center of the amber alerts were found after being kidnapped by older men ...
Charlotte Observer4d
‘Several hundred’ evacuated as rapid wildfire consumes some 500 acres in western NC
UPDATE: Philip Jackson, a public information officer with the North Carolina Forest Service ... A shelter was established at the Polk County Senior Center in Columbus, about 5 miles north of ...
What to know as Lexington Sporting Club begins a new era playing in the USL Championship
A new era for men’s professional soccer in Lexington will begin Saturday night. Lexington Sporting Club’s pro men’s team is set to begin its first season in the USL Championship at 7 p.m. Saturday ...