The Latest Breaking News from North Carolina

North Carolina boater claims he found an abandoned school bus near a remote lake. Viewers link it to a decades-old kidnapping case

A creepy discovery, reminiscent of a decades-old crime.

We Got This Covered · Sep 3

In 1964, a couple bought 535 acres in North Carolina and built a summer home there; decades later, they donated the entire property to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in its largest land gift since the park was created

Transforming a cherished family haven into a hub for environmental research, this 535-acre property in North Carolina has been generously donated to the National Park Service. Now known as the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center, it plays a crucial role in studying the impacts of climate change and preserving the…

The Times of India · Sep 3

In 2023, North Carolina's Catawba Lands Conservancy took on 80 acres damaged by erosion and invasive plants. 3 years later, the project aims to bring 1,000 people into restoration nearby

Catawba Lands Conservancy is restoring eighty acres within Mountain Creek Park. This project addresses soil erosion and invasive plant species over three years. Native grasses and plants are being reintroduced to stabilize banks and improve water quality. Community volunteers and Microsoft employees are actively participating in restoration efforts. The initiative…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

One North Carolina county takes down mugshots – and outrage ensues

There are concerns over mugshots still being available even after criminal charges have been expunged – but others say deleting them is ‘giving criminals more rights than the people’

The Independent UK · Sep 2

North Carolina teen who contracted rare brain-eating amoeba dies

The majority of people infected with Naegleria fowleri die in about five days

The Independent UK · Sep 2

In 2011, North Carolina scuttled the 180-foot Coast Guard buoy tender USCGC Spar off Morehead City; divers later documented sand tiger sharks using the wreck

Resting peacefully on the ocean floor off North Carolina, the USCGC Spar, once a buoy tender, has transformed into a vital habitat for sand tiger sharks. Scientific observations show these sharks have a remarkable preference for shipwrecks, using the site as a 'home base' for extended periods. This fascinating find…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Duke University began exposing North Carolina forest plots to elevated CO2; after 10 years, loblolly pines produced about 20% more biomass

Duke University's recent forest experiment revealed that loblolly pine plots exposed to elevated carbon dioxide levels produced an average of twenty percent more biomass. However, this growth was heavily influenced by the availability of water and nitrogen; scarce resources significantly limited the effectiveness of the additional carbon dioxide in boosting…

The Times of India · Sep 2

In 2022, North Carolina finished turning 80,000 tons of demolished Bonner Bridge concrete into eight reefs; the state’s largest artificial reef project

In a remarkable environmental initiative, North Carolina has successfully implemented a major artificial reef project utilizing concrete from the demolished Bonner Bridge. By repurposing around eighty thousand tons of this material, officials transported it by barge to eight designated offshore sites, transforming what was once debris into thriving habitats for…

The Times of India · Sep 2

G20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions, China dissent

G20 finance leaders wrapped up two days of talks in Ashville, North Carolina, on Tuesday with broad backing for a final statement, despite tensions over Russia’s participation and divisions with China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Moscow’s presence had not disrupted discussions, as ministers also grappled with the war…

France 24 · Sep 1

This North Carolina student built a science project exploring how dirty water could be turned into a source of power for tiny batteries

Prakhar Purohit created tiny batteries using dirty water for a science project. His innovative idea earned him the 2026 North Carolina State Merit Winner recognition. This award highlights students exploring real-world issues through scientific experimentation. Purohit’s project connects water pollution with small-scale electricity generation needs. The initiative encourages innovative approaches…

The Economic Times · Sep 1