Local search for North Carolina

12+ min ago  (314+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " Charlotte City Council members are pushing for millions of dollars in federal support after a recent trip to Washington, D.C. Several council members traveled to the nation's capital for a National League of Cities conference to lobby lawmakers. They focused…...

45+ min ago  (301+ words) MONROE, N.C. " From Monroe, North Carolina to one of NASA's hidden figures, Dr. Christine Darden broke barriers in a field scarcely populated by women and people of color. Darden knew she wanted to be a mathematician after discovering a love for…...

51+ min ago  (381+ words) SALISBURY, N.C. " A new affordable housing community for seniors is opening in Salisbury, transforming a historic downtown building into a place residents can now call home. What was once the Ford City Motor building " a destination for car buyers decades ago…...

7+ hour, 35+ min ago  (221+ words) Local artists Patsy and Ed Gullett were honored at Fayetteville City Hall on Thursday for decades of work that helped shape the city's public art and community spirit. The recognition celebrated the couple's lasting role in bringing art into public…...

7+ hour, 20+ min ago  (242+ words) The William V. Bell Building is now officially part of downtown Durham. County leaders unveiled the building's new signage Friday morning before a crowd gathered to honor former Mayor William V. Bell, whose name now appears on the county government structure previously…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (237+ words) Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, March 17, discussing town news and events. He gave updates on the town's preparation for the expected storms from the previous day. He also talked about the life and…...

10+ hour, 56+ min ago  (197+ words) One of the primary reasons houses are so expensive today is that there aren't enough homes for sale for people who want them. Ever since the pandemic housing boom'when record-low mortgage rates prompted homebuyers to snap up a large share…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago  (117+ words) CLEVELAND, N.C. " A man was found buried in his backyard in 2024. His nephew has now plead guilty in his murder. On August 4, 2024, Cleveland police conducted a wellness check on Charles McKnight. When he didn't answer the door, police officers conducted a…...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago  (287+ words) WASHINGTON " Tributes from Hollywood figures and fans continued to pour in following the death of martial artist and actor Chuck Norris, who died Friday at age 86. Norris, best known for his starring role in the television series "Walker, Texas Ranger…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago  (551+ words) On March 19, Gov. Josh Stein announced the grand opening of the new PSA Airlines headquarters at Charlotte International Airport (CLT). This follows the company's move from Dayton, Ohio, in January, a year after the announcement." "North Carolina is First in…...