The Latest Breaking News from North Carolina

How police dog helped rescue missing boy with special needs during snowstorm in North Carolina

A 13-year-old boy with special needs is safe after wandering away from his home during a severe North Carolina snowstorm, due to the efforts of a police K-9.

The Times of India · Feb 4

Southern US endures second week of freezing temperatures and widespread outages

Thermometers remained below freezing across the northern U.S., stretching from the Dakotas to Maine

The Independent UK · Feb 2

NC State Agriculture Officials Issue New Alert About an Invasive Pest Moving Into Backyards

If you love your yard, your garden, or the peace of soaking up sunshine among your flowers and trees, it’s time for a quick reality check: something unwelcome might be creeping in right under your feet. North Carolina agriculture officials have just issued a fresh alert about an invasive pest…

Frugal Gardening · Feb 2

Snow and blizzards move into US east coast as 85 dead from last week’s storm

About 190,000 are still without power in the south-east as states scramble to prepare for more winter weather

The Guardian - US · Jan 31

The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth

North Carolina and South Carolina have become two hot spots for growth in the United States

The Independent UK · Jan 31

Powerful storm threatens East Coast including parts unaccustomed to heavy snow

A powerful storm threatening howling winds, flooding and heavy snow is bearing down on the East Coast

The Independent UK · Jan 31

Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame Snub Is a Wake-Up Call for His North Carolina Tenure

The gold jacket will come, but the more urgent question is whether the Tar Heels coach can adapt to the realities of modern college football.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 28

One Democrat who helped pump $10 billion into ICE now regrets it — because siding with Donald Trump comes with a price

Last week, seven Democrats defied their party and voted with the Republicans to help them pass a $ 64.4 billion bill that will fund the Department of Homeland Security. The same also allocates about $10 billion for the U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The individuals who voted for this include…

The Mary Sue · Jan 27

Brickbat: Durham Bully

Former Durham, North Carolina, police officer Rayshawn Taylor was sentenced to three years and one month in prison plus two… The post Brickbat: Durham Bully appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jan 26

US winter storm: Donald Trump approves emergency declarations across multiple states

President Trump approved emergency declarations for ten states facing severe winter storms, with federal agencies coordinating with state officials to ensure public safety. The major storm brought heavy snow and dangerous ice across large parts of the country, impacting millions and causing widespread flight cancellations.

The Times of India · Jan 24