The Latest Breaking News from North Carolina

North Carolina airport passenger calls out American Airlines after back-to-back flight delays leave her stranded: ‘What the heck is going on?’

Nothing builds loyalty quite like a 3:00 a.m. surprise transfer

We Got This Covered · Aug 13

How Workers' Comp Claim Lawyers Guide Injured Employees Forward

After a workplace injury, many employees are not sure what “moving forward” is supposed to look like. In North Carolina, that uncertainty can be sharper for workers whose jobs depend on lifting, driving, standing, repetitive motion, or steady physical endurance. A doctor may restrict certain tasks, an employer may discuss…

inkl · Aug 13

North Carolina man hears a local restaurant forces customers to tip. He decides to find out for himself: ‘I’d call my bank IMMEDIATELY’

A North Carolina food influencer heard rumors and investigated for himself.

We Got This Covered · Aug 13

Davis (D) and Buckhout (R) meet in NC-01 rematch after 2024 election decided by 1.7 points

Incumbent Donald Davis (D), Laurie Buckhout (R), and Tom Bailey (L) are running in the general election for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 11

The Trump Administration's Secret YIMBY Grant Proposal

Plus: a win for "housing first" funding in court, zoning reform passes in North Carolina, and Harry Potter NIMBYism.

Reason · Aug 11

North Carolina Teens Report Better Mental Health After Years of Pandemic Era Decline

North Carolina high schoolers reported improved mental health and fewer risk behaviors in 2025 survey data, returning to pre-pandemic levels.

Medical Daily · Aug 11

North Carolina woman’s boyfriend goes bowling with friends, so she decides to go to the movies. Then her best friend allegedly warns her to not go

She says he liked to bowl, so she thought nothing of it.

We Got This Covered · Aug 11

The Same Knee Replacement Costs Twice as Much an Hour Apart, and the Price Files Now Show It

Federal price disclosure data show a knee replacement billed at about $16,000 at one North Carolina hospital and around $40,000 at another.

Medical Daily · Aug 11

In 2015, a North Carolina landlord rejected multiple offers for his tiny dive bar’s property, so developers built 323 apartments around it

In Charlotte, a bar stood firm amidst urban redevelopment efforts. Despite surrounding large apartment complexes, the bar owner turned down various offers, valuing deep familial ties and emotional connections to the space. This unique stance challenged standard urban economics, showcasing how one establishment can influence the changing landscape of a…

The Times of India · Aug 11

Republicans name candidate to replace Chuck Edwards after sexual harassment investigation

Jennifer Balkcom to face Democrat Jamie Ager in race to represent North Carolina’s 11th congressional district

The Guardian - US · Aug 11