North Carolina
A heartbreaking homecoming happened in Fayetteville earlier this week honoring a fallen soldier as his remains were returned home. Staff Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton’s remains arrived at the Fayetteville Regional Airport Monday afternoon. Swinton died on July 19 while disposing of a downed Iranian drone in Iraq. His wife, Mia Gonzalez-Swinton, was seen leaning across […]
North Carolina shoppers are being urged to check their freezers after Publix expanded a recall of frozen berry products tied to a potential E. coli contamination, adding another food safety concern as the state also sees elevated cases of Cyclospora infections. Publix has recalled all lots of its GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed […]
If peace of mind is at the top of your wish list, North Carolina is proving you don’t have to choose between safety, opportunity and Southern charm. From thriving Triangle suburbs to picturesque small towns, the state’s safest communities continue to attract families, retirees and young professionals looking for a place where they can truly […]
Actress Paige Hurd and Charlotte Hornets player Royce O’Neale officially said “I Do” in a luxury fairy tale castle wedding in New York. The two tied the knot on Saturday, July 18 in Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York. The couple told PEOPLE that their wedding was everything they hoped for “a fairy tale” that […]
North Carolina has reported 240 cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1, prompting state and federal health officials to investigate where the foodborne illness is coming from. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora. Referred to as the “explosive diarrhea virus,” people become infected after eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. […]
Governor Josh Stein signed a $34 billion state budget on Tuesday, saying it highlights key priorities including investments in teacher pay, state employees and law enforcement. Republican legislatures finalized the budget last week after nearly a year of negotiations that were delayed due to several issues. Due to the delay, state agencies have been mainly […]
Dr. Prezell Robinson, the eighth president of Raleigh’s Saint Augustine’s University, died Monday, June 29. He was 105 years old. His family announced his passing in a press release and requested prayers and support during this time after his loss. A 1964 graduate of St. Augustine, Dr. Robinson returned to the university as a faculty […]
Duke Energy Carolinas has agreed to lower its proposed electricity rate increase for North Carolina customers — and it’s a bigger rollback than the company has ever made at this stage of the process. The company calls it a “significant and unprecedented voluntary reduction” — the first time it has cut a request by this […]
The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions once again, and fans across North Carolina’s Triangle region celebrated deep into the night after the franchise captured its second title and first since 2006. The Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 on Sunday night, clinching the championship behind goals from Taylor Hall, Jackson […]
The possibility of Major League Baseball coming to Raleigh is gaining new momentum as prominent investors express interest in bringing an expansion franchise to North Carolina’s capital city. Billionaire sports investor Marc Lasry recently joined the conversation, saying he wants to be involved in a future MLB team in Raleigh. Lasry, whose Avenue Sports Fund […]
Memorial Day weekend is one of the first big tests of summer travel in the Carolinas. Beach towns begin to fill, roads back up and parking gets harder to find by midmorning. For travelers planning a coastal escape, the best move is to pick the right beach before the traffic and crowds peak. Here is […]
Hamilton star Jimmie “J.J.” Jeter is headed back to North Carolina, and he’s bringing plenty of hometown pride with him. During a lively conversation with Karen Clark on Foxy 107.1/104.3, Jeter shared his excitement about returning to Durham with the hit musical, where he plays the complex and unforgettable Aaron Burr. “I am so great, […]