North Carolina

Stephen Eric Buchanan, 40, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and related charges in the 2024 killing of his 72-year-old uncle, Charles Knight, and was sentenced to 51 to 63 years in prison. Authorities discovered Knight's partially buried remains, some in a backyard burn pit, during a welfare check. Buchanan's brother alerted police after finding human remains.

March 17, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

A 35-year-old North Carolina mother faces multiple charges after allegedly leaving an infant and a toddler in an overheating van while she shoplifted at a Walmart with her 3-year-old daughter. The younger children were found sweating and unresponsive inside the vehicle after the toddler mentioned them to police. Both were hospitalized in stable condition.

Voters in North Carolina's 4th congressional district are choosing between incumbent Rep. Valerie Foushee and challenger Nida Allam in a March 3 primary. The race highlights tensions within the Democratic Party over progressive policies amid Donald Trump's second term. Allam, backed by Bernie Sanders, pushes for bolder stances on immigration and Gaza, while Foushee emphasizes her experience and legislative record.

February 27, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Dean Neff, owner and chef of Seabird in Wilmington, North Carolina, was honored with the Ken Conrad Award for Service to the Community at the 2026 Stars of the Industry Awards. The event, held Monday night in Durham, recognizes leadership and contributions in the state's hospitality industry. Neff's award highlights his professional achievements and community involvement.

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has secured full federal recognition from the U.S. government, ending a 137-year campaign that began in 1888. President Trump signed the bill into law, prompting emotional celebrations among tribal members in Washington, D.C. This milestone opens access to vital federal resources for the tribe's 55,000 members.

December 11, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ እውነት ተፈትሸ

A fatal stabbing on a North Carolina train allegedly carried out by a twice-deported Honduran national has pushed immigration to the forefront of the state’s 2026 Senate contest. Republican candidate Michael Whatley has used the case to attack former Governor Roy Cooper’s immigration record, while the incident has also drawn public comment from former President Donald Trump.