Local search for North Carolina
Find state and community resources
4NorthCarolina is a focused search engine and resource hub for people who live in, work in, or visit North Carolina. We combine multiple indexes, local expertise, and AI assistance to surface relevant results from government sites, local businesses, news outlets, and community pages. Use the main search to find websites, the news search to follow regional headlines, the shopping search to discover local sellers, and the AI chat to get concise answers and planning help. Our goal is practical, actionable search designed for North Carolina needs. Part of the 4SEARCH network of topic specific search engines.
Times Square has a dazzling new ball for the New Year’s Eve drop — and it’s the biggest yet
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (822+ words) It's out with the old and in with the new in Times Square this year as the famous New Year's Eve ball drop rings in 2026 with a dazzling new ball " the largest in the history of an event that started…...
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in 5 states on New Year's Day
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (739+ words) Starting Thursday, Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new restrictions on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits. Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia are the first of…...
Gus Schumacher: A rising star in American cross-country skiing
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (306+ words) Gus Schumacher, a 25-year-old cross-country skier from Anchorage, Alaska, is making significant strides in a sport traditionally dominated by Scandinavian countries, achieving milestones that have raised expectations for Team USA. He will be the first to tell you that he…...
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office identifies remains found in 2019
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (274+ words) The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is hoping someone will come forward with information that could help solve a cold case death investigation. Sgt. Chris King announced on Wednesday that the remains found in Rural Hall on Sept. 10, 2019, were of Maria…...
Boston man accused of beating 77-year-old neighbor over misdelivered Amazon package
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (279+ words) A man is facing assault and robbery charges after he allegedly beat his neighbor over a wrongly delivered package, authorities in Massachusetts said. On Dec. 22, police responded to a 911 call from a witness saying that a man had assaulted an…...
Top political figures to watch in 2026
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (1407+ words) Every year, new political leaders emerge, old ones fade and others fall somewhere in between. In a midterm year, the spotlight is brighter as high-stakes races play out and the presidential field begins to take shape. Here are some of…...
Caught on camera: Car flips and crashes into backyard as driver lands in pool
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (263+ words) WASHINGTON " A shocking surveillance video captured the moment a car went flying over a backyard wall and landed on the roof of a pool house as the driver was thrown into a swimming pool." The incident happened on Dec. 15 in…...
Creativity and Culture Take Center Stage as Winston-Salem Continues it’s Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (253+ words) " As Winston-Salem marks the final days of its 37th Annual Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration, community members will gather today to observe Kuumba, the principle of creativity, with an intergenerational cultural celebration centered on storytelling, music, and collective expression. Today's Kuumba observance is…...
Forsyth County deputies identify missing woman six years after her remains were discovered
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (224+ words) FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. " The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office gave an update related to a cold case on Wednesday, Dec. 31. According to Sergeant Chris King, a hunter stumbled upon human remains in a wooded area behind an RV dealership in Rural Hall…...
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Prepares to Commemorate Emancipation Day, Honoring Roots and Community Resilience
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (579+ words) " Leaders, faith communities and residents will gather Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at 11 a.m. to mark Emancipation Day at Grace Presbyterian Church, 3901 Carver School Road, in a ceremony organized by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Emancipation Association. The event, themed "Remembering the Roots, Celebrating the…...