Scam involving tractor equipment leads to arrest of 3 men from North Carolina

OXFORD, Ala. (WBRC) - A scam involving tractor lawn equipment led to the arrest of three men from Charlotte, North Carolina. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office says three men used fake ID’s and stolen information to open a line of credit up to $50,000 to …

Lyrid Meteor Shower Over North Carolina, When to Look Up in the Triad

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Soon Over North Carolina: When to Look Up, April 2025 Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 7:49 PM EDT Apr 18, 2025 BREAKS DOWN THE BEST TIMES YOU CAN SEE IT. THE ILIAD IS THE OLDEST KNOWN METEOR SHOWER, DATING AS FAR …

Learning through recovery: Educators in western North Carolina help students stay on track

ASHE COUNTY, N.C. — Students had just started school in August before Hurricane Helene hit the area in September.  Due to damage to roads and school buildings, many were out of school for more than a month.  What You Need To Know Many schools in western …

How to recycle your old electronics: A guide for North Carolina households

In an era of rapidly advancing technology, electronic devices have become an integral part of our daily lives. However, the constant upgrades and replacements of gadgets contribute to the growing issue of electronic waste (e-waste). To address this concern …

Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington to display lights for ‘Two Lights for Tomorrow’

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cities across Southeastern North Carolina are joining the rest of the state to celebrate ‘Two Lights For Tomorrow’, an event that honors Paul Revere’s famous ride. Communities will use imagery of two shining lights from …

Hotter Holiday Weekend in North Carolina, Breezy in the Triad Saturday

Hot 80s for the Easter Holiday Weekend in North Carolina, April 18 Update Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 5:55 PM EDT Apr 18, 2025 LOOK VERY, VERY COLD. WE’RE DEALING WITH MICHELLE, THOUGH. NO, WE ARE DEALING WITH ACTUALLY HEAT HERE. YEAH, …

Maryland transfer Lavon Johnson signs with Texas hours after signing with North Carolina

On Friday, Maryland transfer defensive lineman Lavon Johnson signed a contract with North Carolina. However, later in the day, Johnson signed with Texas instead, per On3’s Pete Nakos. Johnson spent two seasons at Maryland. In the 2024 campaign, he tallied …

North Carolina Sex Offender Captured in Spokane

A man wanted in North Carolina on sexual abuse allegations has been captured this week in Spokane.   The man was sought as part of a nationwide effort. The Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force arm of the US Marshals Service captured the 60-year- …

Billy Strings Goes Big On Doc Watson Tributes At Traditional North Carolina Opener [Videos]

After spending Wednesday night on stage with Shadowgrass in Raleigh, Billy Strings made the short drive to Cary, NC to kick off a three-night run at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre on Thursday. The opening show of the tour-closing series saw Billy Strings …

North Carolina, Bill Belichick land quarterback transfer