North Carolina

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Sixth beach house collapses in North Carolina's Outer Banks in the past 6 months

12:11pm November 16, 2024

The daily effects of strong winds, large waves, as well as rising sea levels — which are fueled by human-caused climate change — are causing beaches on the Outer Banks to wash away.

Politics & Government

Trump will rally backers every day until the election in North Carolina, a swing state he won twice

10:26pm November 02, 2024

by Gary Robertson and Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Former president Donald Trump is putting considerable time into North Carolina, which last backed a Democrat for president in 2008. His hope for victory is significantly more complicated if he were to the fast-growing state that gave Trump his smallest margin of victory over Democrat Joe Biden four years ago.

Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump Campaigns In North Carolina

National

It was all about North Carolina on the campaign trail with Trump and Harris Saturday

3:40pm November 02, 2024

The key state, that wasn't expected to be in play this election, enjoyed visits from both presidential candidates — two from former President Donald Trump — as he and Harris make their final pitches.

Schools in Asheville are reopening in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

2:14am October 28, 2024

After-school activities will still be suspended Monday and Tuesday.

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B

1:07am October 24, 2024

The estimate includes damages and potential investments to prevent similar destruction in future storms.

National

GOP candidate for NC schools chief has spread falsehoods, ‘groomer’ rhetoric

3:09pm October 21, 2024

Michele Morrow has a track record of falsehoods - for example, saying Islam is a cult and that the plus in LGTBTQ+ stands for pedophilia.

The historic Biltmore Estate, an Asheville icon, works to recover from Helene damage

12:12pm October 05, 2024

The renowned North Carolina landmark and tourist attraction was slammed by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. The estate says parts of the entrance and farm were damaged and some animals were lost.

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National

Harris and Biden surveyed damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in 2 swing states

7:22pm October 02, 2024

President Biden and Vice President Harris traveled to Georgia and North Carolina to reassure people that help is on the way. Making good on that promise is a critical test in this election year.

Crime

Father of teenage suspect in North Carolina mass shooting pleads guilty to gun storage crime

8:14pm September 25, 2024

by Associated Press

The father of a teenager accused in a 2022 mass shooting in North Carolina's capital city that left five people dead has pleaded guilty to storing improperly a handgun that authorities said was found with his son after the shootings. Media outlets report Alan Thompson entered the plea in Wake County court. He received a suspended jail sentence and some probation. Son Austin Thompson is accused of murder and other charges and faces a 2025 trial. He was 15 when the shootings occurred in Raleigh. His older brother was among those killed. The father's attorney said Alan Thompson saw no warning signs that his son would commit violence.

Kai Ryssdal, left, wears a neon vest and points to a large spool of cable with Tracy Overcash, right, wearing a blue button-up and chinos.

Economy

The U.S. is investing billions of dollars in fiber internet. Here’s how one North Carolina fiber plant is playing a role.

10:38pm August 27, 2024

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban/Marketplace

This story originally aired on “Marketplace” on Aug.

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