A shooting incident was reported at the Triangle Town Center shopping mall located in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Wednesday.

A man from North Carolina has been accused of poisoning and killing his wife using eye drops, and subsequently staging his own kidnapping to cover up the crime.

The North Carolina Attorney General has filed a legal brief targeting counterfeit vape products, aiming to combat their sale and distribution within the state.

Despite concerns, more states are adopting the Classic Learning Test (CLT), an entrance exam favored by conservatives and the Trump administration, with military academies and colleges in North Carolina and Indiana set to accept it.

Drivers in North Carolina experienced significant traffic delays due to a truck transporting an entire house on a highway.

Two North Carolina residents have launched a project, dubbed the 'Güeras Aliadas,' which has successfully helped over 200 families reconnect with loved ones detained by federal agents within the ICE system.

A man and a woman have been arrested in North Carolina on child abuse charges after police discovered a 13-year-old child confined in a dog kennel. Five other children were also rescued from the "filthy" home, prompting an investigation into their living conditions.

North Carolina's Fidelity Bank is set to establish a foothold in Atlanta through a $142.8 million acquisition deal with Affinity. The merger will expand Fidelity Bank's market presence.

A man from North Carolina has pleaded guilty to an $8 million fraud scheme against Spotify, which involved using bots to manipulate streaming numbers.

Toll Brothers has announced the final opportunity to build a new luxury home at its Weston Reserve development in Apex, North Carolina.

Drake and Ann Michael Maye have launched the 'MayeDay' foundation, aiming to support children and families in need. The foundation will back programs in both New England and the couple’s home state of North Carolina.

A North Carolina mother who vanished without a trace in 2001 has been found alive 24 years later, leading to an emotional reunion with her daughter and closing a long-running missing-person case.

The Pentagon is deploying approximately 2,000 Army paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division, based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to the Middle East. This deployment comes as President Trump faces increasing pressure regarding the ongoing conflict in the region.

A North Carolina judge has upheld the state's photo voter ID mandate, allowing the controversial law to continue in effect.

An 80-year-old individual from Texas, now living in North Carolina, shares personal reflections on life, family, and a belief in peace, mentioning a quote about 'María' being urban with royal lineage.

Officials in North Carolina report that the number of drivers utilizing the I-485 Express Lanes has almost doubled initial projections, indicating higher-than-expected demand.

A man has been arrested in North Carolina after three individuals were found dead inside a camper, in what authorities are investigating as a triple murder.

No. 5-seed Maryland women’s basketball is battling No. 4-seed North Carolina in a game thread, with a Sweet 16 appearance on the line.

The University of North Carolina is evaluating its basketball program following another early exit from March Madness under coach Hubert Davis.

The Athletic Director for North Carolina has weighed in on the ongoing speculation surrounding head coach Hubert Davis.

The North Carolina Senate leader has requested a hand recount after still trailing by only 23 votes in a closely contested election.

A North Carolina senator has requested an investigation into alleged ties between a fellow senator and a lobbyist.

As a hub of outdoor activities and creative ideas, Asheville in North Carolina, with its nearly 100,000 inhabitants, offers the ideal setting for the MINI JCW…

The Republican senator from North Carolina will not seek re-election after Trump threatened to primary him In the last US Senate hearing before Kristi Noem’s ouster, some of the fiercest criticism…

Target has expanded its retail footprint by opening five new stores, with its 2000th location now established in North Carolina.

Wilmington International Airport in North Carolina was evacuated after a bomb threat was received on Thursday, prompting officials to clear the terminal as a precautionary measure while a bomb squad investigated.

ESPN's Billy Tucker has identified C.J. Sadler as the University of North Carolina's 'most important newcomer,' predicting he could significantly boost the Tar Heels' passing game.

An 11-year-old girl from California, who was last seen in 2020, has been located in North Carolina where she was enrolled under an alias name. Authorities believe her mother, who stopped communicating with family services in Los Angeles, took the child.

A 70-year-old Canadian citizen residing in North Carolina has been found to have voted illegally in US elections for decades.

Democrat Roy Cooper needs to defy North Carolina history to keep winning streak alive in Senate race  AP News

A furniture manufacturer in North Carolina is going out of business, resulting in the layoff of 200 employees near Greensboro.

Residents in Charlotte, North Carolina, are experiencing smoke in the air, with an explanation provided for the phenomenon.

Target's newest location in North Carolina is the first of 30 openings planned for this year. Target Target will open its 2,000th store in March in a suburb of Raleigh, North Carolina. The 148,000…

The North Carolina A&T Aggies are set to play the Northeastern Huskies in the CAA Tournament.

In North Carolina's House primary elections, several Democratic newcomers successfully unseated incumbent candidates, signaling a shift in local political landscape.

Good nights in Texas and North Carolina offer relief — but the progressive challenge is far from over.

Valerie Foushee holds a narrow lead in the NC-04 Democratic primary, making a recount highly probable.

Voters in Texas and North Carolina are casting their ballots in the first major contested primary elections of the 2026 cycle, marking the beginning of the election season.

A Democratic primary rematch in a Durham-area district in North Carolina is highlighting the growing influence of AI datacenter politics in US elections.

New congressional maps will debut in Texas and North Carolina as Republicans try to defend their majorities and Democrats hope they can flip both chambers.

Voters are casting ballots in U.S. Senate primaries in North Carolina and Texas, with Democrats hoping to flip a seat in North Carolina and Trump loyalty being a key factor for GOP candidates in Texas.

A new ad from a progressive challenger, Nida Allam, attacks Representative Valerie Foushee over financial backing she has received from defense contractors and the A.I. industry.

Primary contests in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas are underway, with their outcomes potentially determining the balance of power in the House and Senate in the upcoming November elections.

A mother of three from North Carolina who disappeared more than two decades ago left her family due to 'domestic problems' – the woman confessed this to law enforcement after she was finally found…

A 69-year-old North Carolina woman, Cathy McKee, has been arrested nearly 50 years after a newborn was found dead in a trash bag at a landfill, with DNA testing identifying her as the mother.

From North Carolina to Texas to Illinois to New York, establishment favorites all face challenges from progressive insurgents, Eric Garcia writes

A North Carolina woman, missing for 24 years, has been found alive after voluntarily leaving due to alleged domestic issues, and now faces charges from 2001.

A North Carolina woman who vanished 24 years ago has been located and told police she left voluntarily due to marital problems and alcohol abuse.

A North Carolina mother of three vanished over 24 years ago after reportedly leaving her home in Eden for Christmas shopping in Virginia, with her disappearance now being revisited.

A North Carolina mother who went missing 24 years ago has been found alive and reportedly revealed the reasons behind her disappearance.

A North Carolina woman who went missing 24 years ago has been found alive and well, leading to mixed emotions for her daughter who was asked not to disclose her location to other family members.

Michele Lyn Hundley Smith, a mother who disappeared in 2001, has been located alive in North Carolina, leaving her family shocked.

A mother of three who vanished while Christmas shopping 24 years ago has been found alive in North Carolina, bringing an end to a decades-long mystery.

Law enforcement confirm man, who was armed with a shotgun and gas canister at Trump’s Florida home, was 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of US politics. The armed man who US Secret Service agents killed yesterday after allegedly breaching the secure perimeter of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida has been identified in media reports as Austin Tucker Martin, a 21-year-old illustrator from Cameron, North Carolina. Continue reading...

The winning numbers for Sunday’s North Carolina Cash 5 Double Play lottery have been announced by AP News.

Kate Barr, a progressive, is attempting to become the Republican candidate for Congress in North Carolina’s 14th district, a conservative stronghold.

North Carolina man Justin Wilkes allegedly assaulted police officer at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, facing charges including assault and disorderly conduct.

Forbes has ranked North Carolina State University in Raleigh as #177.

Two illegal aliens from Mexico are accused of sodomizing, beating, and ripping fingernails off a male victim during a horrific home invasion in North Carolina.

A fast-growing network of private schools, the brainchild of a North Carolina neurosurgeon, is teaching 9,000 war orphans and other needy Palestinian youngsters.

A North Carolina task force has put forward proposals aimed at protecting consumers from the impact of increasing energy bills.

The North Carolina attorney general's office has secured the state's first judgment involving discrimination in towing.

As Demand Grows, US Nuclear Energy Industry Faces Looming Crunch In Reactor Fuel Supply Authored by John Haughey via The Epoch Times, The Department of Energy (DOE) has invested billions in incentivizing domestic production of enriched uranium for the commercial development of advanced nuclear reactors, including $2.7 billion issued last month to three companies to build centrifuges and processing plants necessary to produce fuel for reactor cores. Yet, a fuel crunch that could hobble President Donald Trump’s “nuclear renaissance” initiatives looms as soon as 2028, several experts warned during the two-day U.S. Nuclear Industry Council’s 13th annual Advanced Reactors Summit in Seattle that concluded Feb. 12.  “If America wants to lead in advanced reactors, we have to do the nuclear fuel here. Make no mistake about that,” Centrus Energy Senior Vice President Patrick Brown told more than 400 nuclear industry professionals on Feb.12. “Unfortunately, we’re really building from zero.” Right now, he said, less than 1 percent of the nuclear fuel that the nation’s 94 commercial reactors annually consume is produced domestically, and that is exclusively dedicated to the Pentagon. The nation’s commercial nuclear energy industry is “completely reliant on foreign imports” of enriched uranium, he said, primarily from Kazakhstan and Canada. Those imports include up to 5 percent from Russia that won’t be available soon. In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Congress in 2023 banned U.S. companies from importing Russian uranium. That ban goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2028. Brown said with the global nuclear fuel market already constrained, domestic industry’s scramble to revive enrichment—a process American companies invented and once dominated—is now a race to have supply available to meet demand as new reactors come online. Because that demand—spurred by the president’s May 2025 executive orders to license 10 new reactors by 2030 and quadruple commercial nuclear energy output by 2050—is likely to outpace domestic fuel production until the early 2030s, he said a timing shortage will emerge in 2028.  “That’s when we'll see that the problem is there’s not enough non-Russian supply” of enriched uranium to replace even the relatively small amount it now produces in a tight market where restrictions on one supplier impacts the entire market. “Fortunately,” Brown said, the industry and the Trump administration recognize there is an approaching gap between burgeoning demand and static supply, and has deemed restoring domestic capacity to enrich uranium a national security priority akin to “a second Manhattan Project.” The entrance of Urenco's uranium enrichment plant in Gronau, Germany. Urenco USA also operates a commercial enrichment plant in New Mexico and is among the few companies in the United States authorized to do so. Volker Hartmann/DDP/AFP via Getty Images Industry Must Respond The nation’s domestic nuclear fuel supply chain got a $2.7 billion boost when the Department of Energy on Jan. 5 issued awards to three domestic companies to enrich low-enriched uranium and high-assay low-enriched uranium. Securing $900 million awards each to build uranium enrichment plants are California-based General Matter in a former Paducah gaseous diffusion plant in western Kentucky, North Carolina-headquartered Orano Group’s Federal Services operation in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and Maryland-based Centrus Energy’s uranium enrichment plant in Piketon, Ohio. Brown said unlike the array of demonstration projects the Department of Energy is sponsoring, such as the Energy Reactor Pilot Program that has 10 companies vying for federal funding if they can demonstrate functionality of their designs by July 4, 2026, enriching uranium is not a new process. “We’re not here to do science experiments, right?” he said. “We’re here to go big or go home. We’re not going home. The era of demonstration is over. We are moving onto large-scale commercial production.” Centrus is already licensed to produce low-enriched uranium and high-assay low-enriched uranium in its Ohio plant, he said. Its Technology and Manufacturing Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is the only domestic manufacturer of centrifuges needed for the enrichment process. It’s ready to gradually scale-up production. “We have the site. We have the facility,” Brown said. “We have the room to expand” at the Piketon plant, which is demonstrating with 18 centrifuges what could be replicated by thousands. “Our technologies are proven and are actively producing [high-assay low-enriched uranium] today,” he said. The Department of Energy award is designed to induce a long-term “demand signal” for investors and utilities, he said, by assuring them there will be ample domestic supply of enriched uranium available should they incorporate nuclear power into their grid expansion plans. However, Brown said, the Piketon plant and other projects nationwide are not expected to reach peak production until the early 2030s, meaning there could be more demand than supply until production can catch up. While the Department of Energy funding is critical in seeding domestic capacity to be self-sufficient in producing nuclear fuels, how swiftly that can be achieved is now up to the industry itself, he said, encouraging operators to begin negotiating “off take” agreements with Centrus and others engaged in uranium enrichment so they can secure their fuel supply and processors can commit to ramping up with confirmed orders. “This is the chicken-and-the-egg problem that [the Department of Energy] was trying to solve. They said, ‘Build the capacity and the advanced reactor development will come while we’re building it,’” Brown said. “That’s the message. So we need firm contracts to proceed to build further. So let us know. We’re ready.” Tyler Durden Sun, 02/15/2026 - 14:00

Democrats are grappling with how to regain support in rural America, with voters in North Carolina expressing a desire for change due to economic concerns.

Recent polls are assessing the President's approval ratings specifically within the state of North Carolina.

The North Carolina Tar Heels have reportedly filled their head coaching vacancy by hiring former Nuggets NBA champion Michael Malone, a decision described as a 'slam dunk hire' by fans.

An unusual incident occurred at an airport in North Carolina when a beehive was discovered inside an airplane engine, causing a flight delay and requiring intervention from authorities.

An AMBER alert has been issued in Raleigh, North Carolina, for a missing 9-year-old child.

A North Carolina man saved a substantial amount, reducing a $200 Walgreens prescription quote to $22 through Cost Plus Drugs, highlighting significant price disparities in the pharmaceutical market.

The North Carolina Supreme Court has thrown out a longtime lawsuit concerning education funding, bringing an end to a significant legal battle.

Holly Springs, North Carolina, is attracting pharmaceutical companies with features that once characterized Switzerland, transforming North Carolina from America's poorest state to its most business-friendly.

Bavaria's state premier Markus Söder is visiting North Carolina, including a stop at the BMW plant in Spartanburg, following a visit to Texas.

Highway 19 traverses southwest North Carolina, passing through towns like Burnsville and Asheville before splitting into 19E and 19W, which continue into Tennessee.

A new fire has been reported in Brunswick County, North Carolina, near Ocean Isle, with scary visuals emerging from the scene.

A migrant has been charged with two separate murders in North Carolina after investigators matched bullet casings found at the scene of a January killing to a weapon used in an earlier shooting this month.

A North Carolina court has ordered a popular TikTok influencer to pay $1.75 million in damages to the ex-wife of her manager, who accused the influencer of causing the dissolution of her marriage, though the influencer has appealed the verdict.

North Carolina Senate leader, conservative architect Phil Berger concedes primary loss AP News

A man from North Carolina, USA, has pleaded guilty to defrauding music streaming services of millions of dollars by flooding them with thousands of AI-generated songs and artificially boosting their streams.

North Carolina-bound Maxi Adams of Sierra Canyon has been named the Boys' Basketball Player of the Year, recognized for his contributions as a scorer, rebounder, defender, and leader.

When Hubert Davis made his head coaching debut with North Carolina in 2021-22 and took them to the NCAA Tournament […]

A North Carolina man has pleaded guilty in the first-ever AI music fraud case, involving a "billion-stream 'ghost artist'," and has been ordered to forfeit $8.1 million.

Terrence Hill Jr. scored 34 points to lead VCU's 82-78 overtime upset of No. 6 seed North Carolina, erasing a 19-point deficit in thrilling fashion.

Donald Trump's team is reportedly weighing a $1 billion payment to companies to terminate leases for offshore wind farm projects in New York and North Carolina.

Strong storms in the Charlotte area have triggered a tornado warning in nearby North Carolina counties, leading to power outages and flight delays.

The 11th grade student was known for his ‘humorous, enthusiastic and clever personality’

VP JD Vance claims economy improving in North Carolina campaign visit, touts rising home purchases and falling rents while campaigning for GOP candidates.

Kidnapped girl found safe in North Carolina after nearly six years missing from California. The now-11-year-old was discovered living under a fake name in Washington County.

A North Carolina man was pulled over for alleged speeding, leading to the discovery of a teen girl who had been missing for a month inside his car.

Four individuals involved in a 'Somali-Style Fraud' scheme targeting North Carolina's Medicaid program have been sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison. The sentencing concludes a significant fraud case.

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis criticized White House adviser Stephen Miller for his hardline approach to immigration and called him an "embarrassment."

A psychologist said Michele Hundley Smith’s 24-year disappearance may reflect family stress that made vanishing feel like the only escape — a silent crisis many families face.

A Marine veteran and Green Party candidate, Brian McGinnis, remains resolute in his bid for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina despite a violent arrest at the Capitol.

Long delays in FEMA assistance brought bipartisan complaints, especially in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene in 2024.

Southeastern Freight Lines has completed a significant revamp of its North Carolina facility, enhancing its operational capabilities.

Key takeaways from US primary elections show a trend of voters punishing centrist candidates, a surge in Trump-aligned candidates, and incumbents falling in states like Texas and North Carolina.

North Carolina Senate candidate Michael Whatley attacked his Democratic opponent Roy Cooper, linking him to a Charlotte light rail stabbing and accusing him of freeing 'rapists and murderers' ahead of the primary.

Texas showdowns between Republicans John Cornyn v Ken Paxton as well as Democrats James Talarico v Jasmine Crockett have made US Senate seat most expensive primary on record Welcome to the start of…

North Carolina has launched some of the first midterm primaries, featuring key races for US Senate and House seats, with Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley leading polls for the Senate primary.

The midterm elections are officially underway and contests in Texas and North Carolina will be the first major opportunity for parties to hear from voters about what's important to them in 2026.

Three American states are holding primary elections for the US Congress, with important votes including the US Senate primary in Texas.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina’s state primaries  AP News

North Carolina man killed in Mar-a-Lago breach described as "good kid" by family. Austin Martin, 21, shot by Secret Service after entering Trump property.

North Carolina's Michael Phillips has publicly challenged anyone to disprove his claim of having the world's smallest penis (0.38 inches) in an effort to reduce the stigma associated with micropenis.

Crystal Mangum, who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006, has been released from a North Carolina prison after serving time for a murder conviction.

Many GOP primary voters in North Carolina say they want a candidate who will support the president after Sen. Thom Tillis chose not to seek reelection following disagreements with President Trump.

A North Carolina mother, missing for 24 years, was arrested in connection with a 2001 case, days after she was located.

During his address to Congress, US President Donald Trump referred to the killing of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Michelle Hundely Smith, missing since 2001, was found alive in North Carolina after 24 years and told authorities she left due to “ongoing domestic issues,” with no foul play suspected.

A North Carolina mother of three, Michele Lyn Hundley Smith, who vanished before Christmas 24 years ago, has been found alive in February 2026, living a secret new life.

A North Carolina woman who vanished 24 years ago during Christmas shopping in 2001 has been found alive, bringing an end to a decades-long mystery for her family.

The family of an armed North Carolina man killed at Mar-a-Lago early Sunday calls the incident "mind-blowing," describing him as quiet and afraid of guns.

A North Carolina mother of three who disappeared 24 years ago has been found alive and well, but has expressed no desire to reconnect with her family, having lived a double life.

A North Carolina mother who disappeared shortly before Christmas in 2001 has been found alive 24 years later.

Investigators have determined that the December house fire in North Carolina that resulted in the death of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin’s father and injuries to his mother was accidental, though the exact cause remains unknown.

A US report has identified a North Carolina destination as the No. 1 'most desirable' place to live.

A third suspect has been arrested in a violent home invasion in North Carolina, where multiple individuals, identified as illegal aliens, are accused of sexual assault and kidnapping.

North Carolina's election board reached a settlement allowing 73,000 voters to keep registration status after a GOP lawsuit challenged voter rolls.

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — In 2021, Jeffrey Michael Goldbach was killed by his neighbor Brandon Hyde in Greensboro, North Carolina. For years the family remained patient. After two trials, and a mistrial, his daughter Lexi says the waiting got difficult. “Waiting for nearly five years while my dad’s killer was out on bond the entire […]

A North Carolina man is in shock after winning $1 million from a Christmas scratch-off lottery ticket.

A judge has sentenced a teenager to life without parole for a mass shooting in North Carolina that resulted in the deaths of five people.

A quiet coastal town in North Carolina has been shaken by a horrific incident where a man allegedly hung a 7-year-old girl upside down and dipped her in icy water as punishment, while her mother reportedly watched.

A North Carolina man recorded a caretaker allegedly forcing an elderly man in a soiled diaper to walk down the street as a form of punishment, sparking outrage.

Carrie Everett, the 2024 Miss North Carolina, has passed away at the age of 22 after a battle with stomach cancer, which she was diagnosed with in July 2025.

A couple has been charged at the North Carolina coast after allegedly holding a young girl's face underwater beneath Sunset Beach pier.

A North Carolina station director announced that 'WKRP' is 'coming to town for real' in Cincinnati, referencing the classic sitcom 'WKRP in Cincinnati.'

Toll Brothers has announced plans for a new luxury townhome community set to open soon in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Economists are warning that the ongoing Iran war could lead to an economic downturn in Asheville and Western North Carolina.

Slovak technological talents are contributing to global protection efforts, exemplified by their unique data models that facilitated rapid insurance payouts after Hurricane Helene damaged 73,000 homes in North Carolina in 2024.

A University of North Carolina program, initially intended to foster civil discourse and ideological diversity, is now facing criticism from some of its early conservative supporters who claim it is achieving the opposite.

An Obama-appointed judge, Loretta Biggs, reversed her previous stance and ruled North Carolina's voter ID law constitutional after a seven-year legal battle, marking a significant victory for Republicans.

A guide provides the most affordable way to watch the NCAA Women's March Madness game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the UConn Huskies live online using Sling TV.

Wilson Morocho-Necta, 33, has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Morristown, NJ, with ICE confirming his status as an illegal alien from Ecuador and a federal source identifying him as a fugitive.

Family Dollar is reportedly reducing its distribution footprint in North Carolina.

North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis is "unlikely" to return after another frustrating season in Chapel Hill.

Details are provided on how to tune in to the North Carolina vs. Maryland game in the second round of the women's March Madness college basketball tournament.

Former North Carolina lieutenant governor Mark Robinson has admitted he misled voters during his unsuccessful 2024 gubernatorial campaign about racist posts found on a porn site, stating his intention was to protect Donald Trump.

North Carolina advances in women’s NCAA Tournament by beating Western Illinois 82-51  AP News

A restaurant in Cary, North Carolina, has announced its permanent closure, with details provided on the reasons and implications.

Texas's state animal, the armadillo, is establishing a new habitat in North Carolina, prompting discussions with wildlife biologists about their expansion into the Tar Heel State.

Sam Page is positioned to defeat Phil Berger, the long-serving leader of the State Senate, in a high-stakes North Carolina primary, with a recount expected but unlikely to change the outcome.

Toll Brothers Opens Vintage Grove, a New Luxury Home Community, in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina  Taiwan News

An 11-year-old girl who went missing in California in 2020 has been found enrolled in a North Carolina school using a false name. The girl was last seen in San Jose, California, and her disappearance was reported in July 2020. Authorities recently located her in North Carolina, where she had been attending school under an alias. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance and how she ended up in North Carolina are still under investigation.

An article argues that the NCAA Tournament selection committee should change its policy of taking injuries into account when seeding teams, citing potential unfairness to teams like North Carolina, BYU, and Texas Tech.

Thom Tillis says he believes Miller has ‘outsized influence’ over operations of Trump’s cabinet – key US politics stories from Sunday 8 March at a glance The Republican senator Thom Tillis said on Sunday that he believed the White House adviser Stephen Miller “should go” and that his role in the Trump administration has been a “big problem”. The senior senator representing North Carolina, when asked on CNN’s State of the Union if he thought Miller should go during a conversation about the adm...

The state’s eight online operators generated less than $600 million for the first time since August 2025, and the year-over-year hold dipped slightly.

Target plans to open more than 30 new stores across the US, with its 2,000th store opening in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.

Progressive challenger Nida Allam conceded the narrow North Carolina congressional Democratic primary to Rep. Valerie Foushee by 1%.

Voters in North Carolina delivered a clear message in the primary election, punishing powerful incumbents from both sides of the aisle, which could signal a warning to incumbents nationwide.

A progressive challenger has conceded in North Carolina’s bluest congressional district, a race seen as a bellwether for Democratic voter preferences in the Trump era.

The 2026 midterms kicked off with primary elections in three states

Voters headed to the polls Tuesday in the first primaries of the midterm election season. The latest results from Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas.

Tired of Democrats who were siding with Republicans in the legislature, liberal groups took aim at three in the primaries and beat each of them.

A single primary election in North Carolina has garnered significant attention due to more than $10 million being spent, raising concerns about campaign finance in local races.

North Carolina Democrats are hoping former Governor Roy Cooper can defeat Trump's preferred Senate candidate, Michael Whatley, in the upcoming Senate primary.

Starting in North Carolina on Tuesday, older House Democrats face a test of their staying power and the appetite of voters to replace them.

U.S. urges Americans across Middle East to leave as war with Iran intensifies, Congress expected to vote on Trump's war powers, voters head to polls for Senate primaries in North Carolina and Texas.

A primary election in North Carolina is characterized by a messy and combative fight among candidates in a key Democratic area.

A North Carolina mother, Michele, has been found alive after 24 years. The 62-year-old was subsequently arrested due to an outstanding warrant.

Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s North Carolina Pick 4 Midday AP News

In a safe Democratic seat in North Carolina, a match-up between a two-term Congresswoman and a progressive local official show how Democrats are charting the future of their party in the age of Trump.

Marquee primary contests will determine the major-party nominees for an open U.S. Senate seat. The real action could unfold lower down the ballot.

President Trump's endorsement in a North Carolina state senate race for Phil Berger may not be enough to secure his seat, as liberals in the state are also targeting Democrats in various House and statehouse races during Tuesday's primaries.

The SBA group has officially opened its new furniture factory, 'SBA Home North Carolina,' in North Carolina, USA. The factory is valued at over $70 million.

Democrats are betting on former Governor Roy Cooper to win the North Carolina Senate race, confident he can overcome Donald Trump's endorsement, partly due to his undefeated electoral record.

North Carolina small-business owner Bill Walkowiak will attend President Trump's State of the Union as a guest of Rep. Tim Moore.

A North Carolina father has been charged after attacking the man accused of murdering his 16-year-old son inside a Charlotte courthouse.

Emerging North Carolina rapper 252 Lico is steadily gaining recognition in the international hip-hop scene, following a series of breakout singles, high-profile collaborations and consistent artistic output that continue to widen his audience. Born Damian Joseph Norman in Pamlico County, North Carolina, the artiste adopted the stage name 252 Lico from his hometown and area […] The post Rapper, 252 Lico builds musical legacy with breakout singles appeared first on Vanguard News.

Austin Tucker Martin, 21, was killed by Secret Service after entering Trump’s Florida resort with a shotgun on Sunday US politics live – latest updates The 21-year-old man who was shot and killed after having entered Donald Trump’s Florida resort on Sunday – while carrying a shotgun – came from a North Carolina family of the president’s supporters and had reportedly become increasingly fixated on the so-called Jeffrey Epstein files. The focus of the FBI’s investigation into the intrusion at...

The FBI and U.S. Secret Service have released more details after an armed man drove into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Fla., on Sunday morning. He was identified as Austin Martin, 21, a North Carolina native.

US Secret Service agents and a sheriff’s deputy shot and killed an armed man early Sunday morning after he breached the secure perimeter of President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The intruder, identified by sources as 21-year-old Austin T. Martin from North Carolina, was confronted by security details at approximately 1:30 a.m. near a gate […]

Chris Schulte, a Democratic North Carolina State House candidate, defended his rant against Turning Point USA and Charlie Kirk last week.

North Carolina is experiencing contrasting weather conditions, with forecasts predicting up to half a foot of snow in the mountains while Charlotte sets a new record high temperature.

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina has increased its dividend by 5% to $0.21 per share.

A North Carolina county has been named the most desirable in the U.S., with Winston-Salem and Greensboro also ranking in the top 50 cities.

Lowe's has initiated layoffs in North Carolina, with plans to eliminate 600 positions, impacting its workforce.

Democrats celebrate a court decision allowing 73,000 North Carolina voters without proper ID to remain on the rolls.

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Which US States Are Seeing Incomes Rise The Fastest (And Slowest) Since 2019, U.S. household incomes have surged - rising from $68,700 to $83,730 nationally, a 21.9% increase in just five years. But where you live matters a lot. While some states tracked close to the national average, others saw incomes climb at nearly double the pace, driven by booming local industries and major investment. States like Colorado posted outsized gains, while Georgia’s expanding EV industry brought billions in investment and rising paychecks. The map, via Visual Capitalist's Dorothy Neufeld, shows which states saw the fastest growth in median household income from 2019 to 2024, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Trends in Median Income by State Below, we show the change in median household income for all 50 U.S. states and D.C. between 2019 and 2024 using nominal figures (not adjusted for inflation): Rank State Change in Median Household Income Median Household Income 2019 Median Household Income 2024 1 Colorado 46.9% $72,500 $106,500 2 Georgia 43.4% $56,630 $81,210 3 Maine 36.3% $66,550 $90,730 4 Montana 36.1% $60,190 $81,920 5 Tennessee 34.0% $56,630 $75,860 6 Rhode Island 31.6% $70,150 $92,290 7 Massachusetts 29.9% $87,710 $113,900 8 Florida 29.6% $58,370 $75,630 9 Iowa 29.4% $66,050 $85,480 10 Missouri 29.4% $60,600 $78,390 11 California 28.8% $78,100 $100,600 12 New Hampshire 28.7% $86,900 $111,800 13 North Dakota 25.8% $70,030 $88,080 14 Mississippi 25.0% $44,790 $55,980 15 Ohio 24.5% $64,660 $80,520 16 South Dakota 24.3% $64,260 $79,850 17 Michigan 23.9% $64,120 $79,460 18 South Carolina 23.8% $62,030 $76,780 19 Idaho 23.7% $65,990 $81,650 20 Utah 23.0% $84,520 $104,000 21 Wisconsin 22.6% $67,350 $82,560 22 New York 20.8% $71,850 $86,830 23 Texas 20.8% $67,440 $81,490 24 Wyoming 20.8% $65,130 $78,680 25 New Mexico 20.8% $53,110 $64,140 26 Oregon 20.5% $74,410 $89,700 27 Virginia 20.2% $81,310 $97,720 28 Kansas 19.9% $73,150 $87,690 29 Arizona 19.9% $70,670 $84,700 30 Arkansas 18.9% $54,540 $64,840 31 Washington 18.3% $82,450 $97,500 32 New Jersey 18.0% $87,730 $103,500 33 Nebraska 17.9% $73,070 $86,140 34 West Virginia 17.6% $53,710 $63,150 35 Louisiana 17.5% $51,710 $60,740 36 Alabama 16.7% $56,200 $65,560 37 Alaska 16.4% $78,390 $91,260 38 Kentucky 16.4% $55,660 $64,790 39 Delaware 15.7% $74,190 $85,860 40 Indiana 15.0% $66,690 $76,710 41 Maryland 14.8% $95,570 $109,700 42 Vermont 14.7% $74,310 $85,260 43 Connecticut 13.7% $87,290 $99,240 44 Nevada 13.7% $70,910 $80,590 45 Pennsylvania 13.4% $70,580 $80,060 46 Minnesota 13.4% $81,430 $92,350 47 Illinois 13.2% $74,400 $84,210 48 District of Columbia 12.6% $93,110 $104,800 49 Hawaii 11.6% $88,010 $98,240 50 Oklahoma 9.9% $59,400 $65,310 51 North Carolina 9.9% $61,160 $67,220 Colorado’s thriving tech industry helped push median income up 46.9%, the fastest rise across states. With $165,606 in average earnings across the sector in 2023, Colorado ranked sixth-highest nationally. From software to renewable energy, employment growth has expanded by double- or even triple-digit percentages across various roles since 2018. Georgia ranks in a close second, with median incomes climbing 43.4%. In particular, the EV and aerospace sectors are playing a key role in job creation. Since 2018, the state has seen $27.3 billion in investment across EV, aerospace, and battery manufacturers including Rivian and SK Battery America. Maine, meanwhile, saw wages rise 36.3%. In 2024, wages across the tech sector saw the steepest jump of 11.4% while those in the construction sector saw strong gains of 8.5%. Other factors, such as its older population and tight labor market, have further boosted wages. Falling near the middle of the pack were New York and Texas, each with wage gains of 20.8% between 2019 and 2024. By contrast, North Carolina and Oklahoma saw only 9.9% cumulative wage growth, the weakest performance nationwide. Median household income in both states remains well below the U.S. average and still trails pre-pandemic levels. To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on average hourly earnings by state in 2025. Tyler Durden Sat, 02/14/2026 - 22:45