The Latest Breaking News from North Carolina

Victims of Camp Lejeune’s tainted water inch closer to amends

Decades of anger and frustration are turning into cautious optimism for some victims of contaminated drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, as about two dozen of more than 3,700 lawsuits seeking compensation for damages appear headed for trial later this year in federal court in North Carolina. Once…

Roll Call · Apr 13

North Carolina mom opens a snack pack at Walmart. Then sees the whole aisle serving nightmare fuel for kids: ‘I don’t know’

Would you pick a snack pack or fresh fruit?

We Got This Covered · Apr 12

North Carolina’s Updated Food Safety Rules for Local Restaurants

Running a restaurant has always required juggling quality, service, and safety—but recent updates to food safety rules in North Carolina have raised the bar even higher. These changes aren’t just about compliance; they’re about protecting customers and building long-term trust. For local restaurant owners, understanding these updates can feel overwhelming…

Budget and the Bees · Apr 12

North Carolina mayor caught on video walking around town hall pantless with staffer refuses to resign

Republican Chris Carney not budging despite censure over embarrassing incident from October 2024

The Independent UK · Apr 10

North Carolina Expands Eligibility for State‑Backed Health Insurance Subsidies

North Carolina is taking a significant step toward improving healthcare access by expanding eligibility for state-backed health insurance subsidies. For many residents, this change could mean the difference between going uninsured and finally having reliable coverage. Rising healthcare costs have long been a concern, especially for middle- and lower-income households…

Budget and the Bees · Apr 10

Schools across America are quietly admitting that screens in classrooms made students worse off and are reversing years of tech-first policies

Millions were spent putting laptops in every student’s hands. Now schools want them back as technology in the classroom is turning out not to be the miracle solution it was sold as.

Fortune · Apr 10

Home Safety Inspectors Warn: The Repair That Fails North Carolina Code

Home repairs are often seen as simple upgrades, but some fixes can quietly create serious safety risks if they’re not done correctly. In North Carolina, home inspectors are increasingly flagging one specific repair that frequently fails code—and homeowners are often unaware until it’s too late. Whether you’re renovating, preparing to…

Budget and the Bees · Apr 9

Former Army Civilian in North Carolina Arrested for Allegedly Leaking Classified Information to Journalist

A former U.S. Army civilian employee in North Carolina has been arrested and charged with allegedly leaking classified national defense information to a journalist, according to federal authorities, in a case that is quickly drawing attention over national security risks and insider access.

Latin Times · Apr 9

North Carolina man tells 911 he ‘got Vladimir Putin’ and drives away seconds after his wife discovers woman stabbed to death

The woman was working from home when it happened.

We Got This Covered · Apr 9

North Carolina woman goes hunting for ‘hidden items’ inside T.J. Maxx. She didn’t expect it to pay off so well: ‘Wow, this is a horrible thing to do’

T.J. Maxx customers sometimes shove items they want to come back for into nooks and cranies around the store, hoping another shopper won’t buy them. Viewers of a now-viral video accuse one woman of breaking girl code by seeking out the hidden items.

The Mary Sue · Apr 8