The Latest Breaking News from North Carolina

North Carolina U.S. House filings reach decade high

The filing deadline for candidates running for state or federal office in North Carolina was March 4. This year, 103 candidates are running for North Carolina’s 14 U.S. House districts, including 60 Republicans, 40 Democrats, two Libertarians, and one independent. That’s 7.4 candidates per district, up from 5.2 in 2020…

Ballotpedia · Apr 1, 2022

Republicans turn on Rep. Cawthorn as top NC GOP officials back his primary challenger

RALEIGH, N.C. — Three of North Carolina’s most powerful Republican elected officials are backing a primary-election challenger to U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 1, 2022

Duke, UNC arrive in New Orleans and Final Four party begins ahead of historic meeting

NEW ORLEANS — It was a mostly quiet and gray Wednesday afternoon along Bourbon Street, the calm before the storm. No crowds packing the street between the sidewalks, at least not yet. No lines to get into the music joints or the bars, and plenty of room in the places…

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2022

North Carolina mother turned away from hospital gives birth in parking lot

Lauren Banks gave birth to her son between pumps four and five at a gas station parking lot in North Carolina

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

Triumph Secures Contract Extension For 787 Cargo Door Actuation System

Triumph Group Inc (NYSE:TGI) facility in Clemmons, North Carolina, Actuation Products & Services, has extended a contract with a major European aerostructures provider to supply a Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) 787 Cargo Door Actuation System. Financial terms were not disclosed. Designed, integrated, qualified, and manufactured by Triumph, the product line complements a portfolio of cargo door…

Benzinga · Mar 31, 2022

‘I won’t bow to the mob’: Madison Cawthorn says he ‘won’t stop fighting’ amid scrutiny of orgies and cocaine comments

26-year-old Republican says ‘radical left, establishment, and media want to take me down’ with ‘relentless’ attacks

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

Super Seniors Are All Over the Men’s Final Four—and Making All the Difference

Given the opportunity for the rare five-year career, players like Brady Manek, Collin Gillespie and Remy Martin are playing a unique role this March.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 31, 2022

J. Cole is making a 'Gangsta Grillz' mixtape with DJ Drama

'D-Day' showcases the Dreamville Records roster and arrives a day before the Dreamville Festival in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Mic · Mar 31, 2022

Man who murdered toddler in revenge attack killed in prison by gang of inmates

Semajs Short had been serving a 31-year sentence for the murder of toddler Dy’Unanna Anderson when he was killed by a group of inmates at the Bertie Correction Institution, in Windsor, North Carolina

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2022

Country Music Superstar Cancels Concert To Watch Duke Vs. UNC

Musicians cancel tour dates for various reasons including illness, death in the family, issues with venues or a worldwide pandemic. Have you ever heard of a musician canceling a tour date to attend a Final Four basketball game?

Benzinga · Mar 30, 2022