North Carolina Governor Declares June 14 ‘Igbo Day’ To Celebrate Nigerian Heritage, Urges Statewide Observance

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has officially declared June 14, 2025, as “Igbo Day” across the state.   The proclamation honours the vibrant Igbo community, whose roots trace back to southeastern Nigeria.   With thousands of Igbo residents—some …

Severe Risk! North Carolina storms may pack a punch Thursday

North Carolina severe storm risk Thursday, high heat builds this weekend Meteorologists Brian Slocum and Dylan Hudler have your Thursday forecast I WILL LET YOU KNOW. AND AS FOLKS WAKE UP TODAY, IF THEY ARE WONDERING HOW OUR WEATHER IS SHAPING UP, AS YOU …

JetZero’s $4.7 billion Z4 project lands at North Carolina’s Triad airport

A partnership with Siemens and relocation from California have supported JetZero’s plan for large-scale AI-driven aerospace manufacturing in the region. JetZero is to build its first production and final assembly facility at Piedmont Triad International …

Rico Dowdle is a Panthers running back, but that’s not why he’s a North Carolina ‘hero’

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Shane Laws knew something was weird when the fans started to stream out from the stands and onto the field and zeroed in on one guy. The head coach of A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, N.C., had seen a lot. But never this. At least, …

She leads biotech's $3 billion expansion in North Carolina

Lowcountry man wins $500,000 lottery prize at North Charleston gas station

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A Lowcountry man struck it rich after purchasing a lottery ticket on his way home from work, winning a $500,000 prize. The man, who bought the ticket at the 76 Station on 4881 Rivers Ave., scratched it while standing at the …

Incarcerated North Little Rock man sentenced to 8 years for impregnating 14-year-old

A North Little Rock man who impregnated a 14-year-old girl when he was 25 has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Benjamin Rashad Ellis, 28, pleaded guilty as charged to fourth-degree sexual assault in exchange for the sentence imposed by Pulaski …

Treasured discoveries surface as North Carolina lake is drained during Helene revitalization

Executive Director of the nonprofit organization "We Must Protect," speaks with FOX Weather correspondent Robert Ray to share the ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene nine months later. RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. – An extensive post-storm …

I-40 shut down along Tennessee-North Carolina border due to flooding, landslide months after Helene

Bruce Wisely lost his daughter and two grandchildren when Hurricane Helene wiped out their western North Carolina home over eight months ago. FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray shares Bruce's story and how the organization We Must Protect is helping …

Rule of law, common sense, and the need for cooler heads in North Carolina

Published 12:00 am Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Donna King Carolina Journal This week’s riots in Los Angeles served as a stark backdrop to two key votes in North Carolina’s General Assembly. State senators passed both the Criminal Alien Enforcement Act and …