A year later, Liberty continues to serve Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina

LU Serve Now’s team in Asheville, N.C., in early October Liberty University recently dispatched two disaster relief teams, including the first-ever staff and faculty trip, to North Carolina to assist Samaritan’s Purse in continued cleanup and...

'Do not approach': Man wanted after shooting in Swain County, North Carolina

'Do not approach': Man wanted after shooting in Swain County, North Carolina IT’S TIME FOR NEWS TO GO. WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES. YOUR TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE ARE STARTING WITH THE ANNUAL YAM JAM,...

Am I owed a refund if my flight is canceled due to the FAA cuts? What travelers need to know

The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure that flying remains...

Mercer travels to Western Carolina with trophy on the line

The Mercer defense warms a VMI ball carrier during their game earlier this season. The Bears will try to contain star WCU quarterback Taron Dickens in similar fashion in a key road game Nov. 8. Donn Kester / For The Melody The Mercer Bears will...

Interracial 'Kissing Case' shattered two boys’ lives in 1958 North Carolina

Two Black boys, James Thompson and David Simpson, were arrested and charged with assault and molestation in 1958 Monroe, North Carolina, after a white girl kissed them. North Carolina officials and media attempted to discredit the boys and their...

Blue Raiders travel to St. Louis for first road contest against the Billikens

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Middle Tennessee heads to St. Louis, Mo., to take on the Saint Louis Billikens on Thursday, Nov. 6, inside the Chaifetz Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. CT. The game will air on the Blue Raider Network and broadcast on ESPN+....

Navy Midshipmen traveling to Indiana to take on 10th-ranked Notre Dame

The Navy Midshipmen (7-1) will travel to Indiana this weekend to take on the 10th-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish in what should be an exciting matchup. Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman has watched missed extra points and errant field goals for...

North Carolina couple travels 3,000 miles to elope in Galway and celebrate with locals

12:40 ET, 05 Nov 2025Updated 12:50 ET, 05 Nov 2025 Dawn and Darren celebrated in a popular city pub (Image: Facebook) A couple traveled 3,700 miles to get married in Galway City in Ireland and celebrated at a well-known local pub. The American...

2028 presidential hopefuls flock to key battleground states: Where have they traveled?

adamkaz/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — One year out from the 2026 midterms, major Democratic Party names have been taking the show on the road, saying that they’re helping the party lay the groundwork to battle for the U.S. House. They also might be...

The birth of flight in North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - As we prepare to celebrate 250 years as one of the greatest countries on earth, we’re also just around the corner from another significant milestone in United States history. Take a step back in time with no internet, no...

All Aboard The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in North Carolina Where You Can Leaf Peep

There are few fall experiences more enchanting than watching the North Carolina mountains transform into a kaleidoscope of color, and one of the most magical ways to take it all in is aboard The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Based in the...

Where 2028 presidential hopefuls have traveled 1 year out from the midterms

One year out from the 2026 midterms, major Democratic Party names have been taking the show on the road, saying that they’re helping the party lay the groundwork to battle for the U.S. House. They also might be preparing to run for president. ABC...

Manhunt launched after grandmother found dead in her scorched home, deputy stabbed

Authorities in Craven County, North Carolina, are on the hunt for 24-year-old Dominic Liam Connelly, who is suspected of killing his grandmother, burning her house down and stabbing a deputy before disappearing. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News...

Health insurance rates in North Carolina to jump nearly 29% in 2026

Commissioner Mike Causey urges residents to research options as federal subsidies expire and health care costs climb ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The ongoing federal government shutdown is rippling across the country, leaving millions of...

Huge rate increase proposed for dwelling insurance policies in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV) - Companies in North Carolina are asking for a statewide 68.3% average increase in dwelling insurance rates, the state Department of Insurance announced this week. According to a news release, the increase was requested by the...

Archaeologists Discover 1,000-Year-Old Native American Canoe Beneath North Carolina’s Lake Waccamaw

LAKE WACCAMAW, NORTH CAROLINA — Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable piece of Indigenous history beneath the surface of Lake Waccamaw — a 1,000-year-old Native American canoe, perfectly preserved and measuring an impressive 28 feet in...

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Miami on list of airports facing flight reductions

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and Miami International airports are among the 40 across the country that will see flight reductions starting Friday if a deal is not reached to pay air traffic controllers, according to a list distributed...

Each year McAdenville, North Carolina, transforms into Christmas Town USA

’Tis nearly the season to be merry and bright in McAdenville, North Carolina, a tiny town with an outsized role in the history of the textile industry. Each year, the modest-sized community transforms into a glowing, festive wonderland. Red, green...

Can you see it? North Carolina's Shadow of the Bear illusion returns

WELCOME BACK IN THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTH CAROLINA. THERE IS A NATURAL PHENOMENON MAKING AN APPEARANCE A FEW MILES WEST OF CASHIERS IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS. DOZENS OF ONLOOKERS GATHERED TO SEE THE SHADOW OF THE BEAR, MAKING ITS CRAWL ACROSS THE...

Wilmington to host Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade Saturday

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Downtown Wilmington will honor military service members this weekend during the annual Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade, an event celebrating the legacy of veterans and active-duty personnel. The parade is set for...