The Latest Breaking News from North Carolina

Congressman sues NC to stop inquiry into his role in Jan. 6 attack at Capitol

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn, whose eligibility to run for reelection to Congress is being formally challenged, has now begun his legal fight against that effort.

Tribune News Service · Feb 1, 2022

N. Carolina Rep. Cawthorn seeks to block candidacy challenge

North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn has sued to block efforts seeking to prevent him from running for Congress this year

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

North Carolina fire: Thousands evacuated over explosion fears after blaze at fertiliser plant

As much as 600 tons of ammonium nitrate could be stored at site

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

Man turns down kidney transplant over Covid vaccine requirement

North Carolina hospital’s policy is that patient and donor both need to have had shots

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022

Anti-vaxxer denied kidney transplant by hospital because he hasn't had Covid jabs

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, in North Carolina, US, said the policy is in place to protect transplant patients at high risk for severe illness from Covid

Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2022

47 dogs, 14 puppies rescued from ‘inhumane living conditions’ near Outer Banks

Dozens of dogs and puppies were rescued from “inhumane” conditions near the North Carolina coast, officials said.

Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2022

Luke DeCock: After 10 months, Roy Williams and North Carolina finally say their real goodbyes

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Ten months after his sudden and somber spring departure in an empty building, Roy Williams stood at center court at the Smith Center, bathed not only in a spotlight, but the applause of an arena filled with happy fans.

Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2022

Cooper vetoes North Carolina election date change, 2022 primary likely to remain in May

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina's primary elections for 2022 will likely remain scheduled for May 17, as Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill Friday that would have moved them to June.

Tribune News Service · Jan 28, 2022

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's School Choice Declaration Draws Mixed Reactions

The governor's recognition of North Carolina School Choice Week is a welcome gesture, but school choice advocates say his words don't match his actions.

Reason · Jan 28, 2022

Lilly To Inject $1B In New Manufacturing Facility In North Carolina, US

Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE: LLY) 

Benzinga · Jan 28, 2022