Statewide NC Headlines

Early in-person voting begins in North Carolina: What you need to know
Thu Oct 15 10:26 am
Early in-person voting has begun in North Carolina.
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North Carolina high school students launch nationwide financial literacy initiative
Wed Oct 14 6:35 pm
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- In an effort to empower the next generation, three North Carolina high school seniors founded a nonprofit organization to teach financial literacy to students across the country. Toby Qin, Vrund Gurjar, and Liam Griffin, all seniors, founded Building Financial Futures of America (BFF of America) during their sophomore year to address [...]
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Several groups send letter to NC attorney general asking for thorough review of WakeMed/Atrium merger
Wed Oct 14 6:12 pm
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- Several organizations have sent a letter to North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson, asking him to thoroughly review the planned merger between WakeMed and Atrium Health, including potential price increases. "The most important thing here is to actually hear from the public," said Ardis Watkins, executive director of the State Employees [...]
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NC treasurer says Atrium Health will be in State Health Plan as an out-of-network tier
Wed Oct 14 4:37 pm
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- After a judge on Tuesday declined to block Atrium Health's Affordability Protection Program, the state treasurer announced that the State Health Plan will move most Atrium facilities to its out-of-network tier. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, Atrium Health will move to the out-of-network tier for the State Health Plan, except for the [...]
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Whatley campaign has no future TV ads reserved in NC Senate race; says it is only temporary
Wed Oct 14 2:07 pm
The campaign for Republican nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina's U.S. Senate race has no future television advertisements reserved, a report shows.
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Judge denies NC treasurer's request to block Atrium program for State Health Plan members: Officials
Wed Oct 14 10:25 am
A request from the North Carolina State Health Plan to block a new program from Atrium Health for their members was denied by a judge Tuesday, officials said.
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President Donald Trump to visit North Carolina next week
Tue Oct 13 3:34 pm
President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit North Carolina next week, officials said Tuesday.
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North Carolina attorney general launches website to report gas stations not passing along tax savings
Tue Oct 13 1:54 pm
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson launched a website Tuesday to help ensure drivers are getting relief at the gas pump.
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Tornadoes rip through central NC in the wake of Hurricane Isaias
Tue Oct 13 12:17 am
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed Monday that remnants of post-tropical cyclone Isaias spun an EF-1 tornado that caused extensive damage in Northeast Raleigh off Louisburg Road and Mitchell Mill Road, one of the hardest-hit areas in Central North Carolina. The twister was on the ground for about 5 minutes, with [...]
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Water rescues, 5 landslides, and flooded roads in North Carolina mountains amid heavy rains linked to Isaias
Sun Oct 11 9:58 am
National Weather service confirms two landslides in WNC
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