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Man accused of targeting North Carolina family in scam; investigators seek other victims
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (232+ words) JONES COUNTY, N. C. (WLOS) " A Cary man accused of targeting a North Carolina family in a financial fraud scam was taken into custody at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Sunday, April 26, 2026. According to a State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) news release, the…...
WCU music students play alongside North Carolina Symphony in America 250 concert
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (391+ words) CULLOWHEE, N. C. (WLOS) " As we continue to celebrate our Amazing America 250 series here in the mountains, we are not immune to celebrating music of all kinds. On Thursday, April 16, Western Carolina University hosted the North Carolina Symphony's classical favorites celebrating America…...
AG Jackson warns North Carolinians of rising job scams
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (350+ words) President Donald Trump participates in a Health Care Affordability event at the White House. RALEIGH, N. C. (WLOS) " North Carolina officials are warning residents about an increase in employment scams. According to a news release, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Labor Commissioner…...
Inside North Carolina's cannabis 'Wild West': $4 B market, few rules and growing concerns
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (679+ words) ASHEVILLE, N. C. (WLOS) " For Franny Tacy, cannabis isn't a trend, it's been her life's work. "I've had a very close relationship with cannabis since I was a teenager," she said. "I kept it hidden for decades." Now, she's no longer hiding....
The 1776 expedition that shaped western North Carolina, left lasting impact on Cherokee
3+ week, 3+ day ago (269+ words) BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N. C. (WLOS) " In 1776, as the 13 colonies declared independence and formed a new nation, settlers on the Appalachian frontier were pushing westward in search of land and opportunity. They were, in essence, blazing the next chapter in the nation's history…...
Today: Community colleges host job fairs in western North Carolina
3+ week, 4+ day ago (174+ words) April is bringing new job opportunities to the mountains, with two job fairs happening Wednesday at community colleges across the region. (WLOS) " April is bringing new job opportunities to the mountains, with two job fairs happening Wednesday at community colleges…...
Friday Updates: Ice Storm Warnings issued for all of western North Carolina, Upstate
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (334+ words) Through Monday 1 PM For all of the Western Carolinas. Damaging to even crippling ice expected. Avoid travel & prepare for power outages. WEATHER WARN DAYS: Saturday through Tuesday are Weather Warn Days for a damaging ice storm & brutally cold air to…...
Free radon test kits soon available for North Carolina residents: NCDHHS
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (204+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WLOS) " Free radon test kits will soon be available for North Carolina residents, state health officials announced Tuesday. Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, cost-free radon test kits will be available on the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' website…...
Man dead, 2 police officers hurt in shooting during custody exchange in North Carolina
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (154+ words) Two Mint Hill police officers were also wounded in the shooting Mint Hill Police said in a statement on social media. Mint Hill officers were called to the exchange at an Edible Arrangement store around 10: 45 a. m. Friday. Authorities said the man…...
Rep. Chuck Edwards officially files to run for reelection in North Carolina
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (212+ words) (WLOS) " Congressman Chuck Edwards filed to run for reelection in North Carolina on Monday, Dec. 1, his team confirmed. Rep. Edwards, a Republican, has represented North Carolina's 11th congressional district since 2023. In 2022, Edwards beat out incumbent Madison Cawthorn in the Republican primary....