Seafood festival draws thousands, boosts economy, celebrates fresh catch in North Carolina

Saturday wrapped up the second day for the North Carolina Seafood Festival in Morehead City. Thousands flock to the docks to get a taste of fresh local seafood, the festivals impact however extends far beyond just the vendors. The smell of fried...

Nice October weekend in North Carolina

Nice October weekend in North Carolina, dry and warmer Sunday plus midweek rain chances, Oct. 4 update IN THIS FALL SEASON, ESPECIALLY FOR TODAY, ESPECIALLY FOR ALL THOSE PUMPKINS THAT ARE OUT ON THE DOORSTEPS TOO. WE ARE HOPING THAT THEY LAST...

Clemson finally shows life, destroys North Carolina on the road

Clemson football's offense finally showed signs of life after a frustrating first month of the season, and it didn't take long to make that clear. The Tigers exploded for 28 first-quarter points and cruised to a 38-10 win over North Carolina on...

North Carolina city is the No. 1 ‘nicest place in America,’ survey finds

A North Carolina city exudes the “true meaning of community” — and it’s been crowned the “Nicest Place in America,” a new report finds. Asheville ranks No. 1 on a list of places where people show the utmost respect and concern for others,...

North Carolina Zoo to Host Indigenous Powwow

In partnership with Indigenous community organizers, the North Carolina Zoo and Botanical Gardens will host an American Indian Powwow at its Solar Pointe picnic area this weekend. The N.C. Zoo is part of the North Carolina Department of Natural...

Penn State HC James Franklin blames "travel" for players' unpreparedness after crushing loss to UCLA

Penn State coach James Franklin blamed travel issues above anything else in No. 7 Penn State's shock 42-37 loss to UCLA on Saturday at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Franklin spoke with the media after the game and admitted the team hasn't...

TCU’s Football Team Set for Historic Match in Ireland Against North Carolina

TCU is gearing up for its first international football game, set to take place in Ireland against North Carolina on August 29, 2026. During a recent press conference, Irish Deputy Minister Neale Richmond emphasized the potential for “sports...

A Year After Hurricane Helene, These Western North Carolina Towns Are Ready For You To Return To The Mountains

One thing that's been proven over and over again in the past year is that those in the mountains of Western North Carolina are resilient. Of course, they're known for their artisan wares, local cuisine, and mountain music, but in the wake of...

Staff Picks: Kansas football travels to UCF

Kansas football will try to respond following a loss to Cincinnati as the Jayhawks head to Orlando, Florida, to face the University of Central Florida Knights in a Saturday night clash at the Acrisure Bounce House. Will a matchup many drew up...

This Wilmington museum is among the best in North Carolina

A popular attraction for Wilmington tourists and residents alike has been listed as one of the best museums in the state. WorldAtlas recently released its list of the 13 best museums in North Carolina. The museums cover a wide variety of topics,...

“That Light Came On and It Scared Me”: Florida Trucker Says Someone Jumped on His 18-Wheeler While Driving Through North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — What began as a routine overnight route turned into a chilling ordeal for one Florida truck driver, who claims he was attacked while passing through a dark, wooded stretch of North Carolina. The driver, known as Andrew,...

North Carolina double homicide suspect arrested in Port St. Lucie

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Port St. Lucie police apprehended a double homicide suspect wanted in North Carolina Friday morning. The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) said that on Friday at 1:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of a...

Tigers look to get on track against North Carolina

Before the start of the season, today’s matchup between Clemson and North Carolina had been circled as a potential must-watch game. The Tigers were favored to win the ACC title and seen as legitimate national championship contenders. The Tar...

North Carolina High School Football Schedule & Scores (NCHSAA) — Friday October 3, 2025

There are 195 games scheduled across North Carolina on Friday, October 3, including 18 games featuring statewide top 25-ranked teams. You can follow every game live on our North Carolina High School Football Scoreboard. The marquee matchups of the...

Shakori Hills festival brings music, community and family together in North Carolina

Pittsboro, NC -- Tucked into the rolling countryside of Chatham County, a music festival has become a home for generations of music lovers, dancers and families. Each spring and fall, Shakori Hills transforms 72 acres of farmland into a vibrant...

Traveling the backroads

What could be more terrifying than driving on Interstate 40 at sunup and having a blanket of fog suddenly engulf you? Not much that I can imagine. That very thing happened to me last Saturday on the way to a writers’ workshop in Oak Ridge. It was...

In North Carolina, ‘we got through the first year’ after Helene, ‘but we’re not over it’

By Catholic News Herald ASHEVILLE, N.C. (OSV News) — A year after Helene devastated Western North Carolina, signs of recovery are everywhere — from rebuilt roads and bridges, to refurbished homes, to revived workplaces. Yet scars remain, too....

Double homicide suspect out of North Carolina arrested in Port St. Lucie

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A man accused of killing two people in North Carolina was arrested in Port St. Lucie on Friday morning. According to the Port St. Lucie Police Department, officers were notified at around 1:30 a.m. that 38-year-old Alvaro...

Man arrested after Trump banner vandalism, shots fired incident in North Carolina

SWAIN COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A Georgia man faces multiple felony charges after an apparent case of vandalism at a Swain County rafting business led to an exchange of gunfire. In an Oct. 1 social media post, the Swain County Sheriff's Office said...

Pumpkin patches in western North Carolina still working to recover a year after Helene

It’s that time of year when tourists head to the mountains to see the changing leaves. Some may even come home with a pumpkin from one of the many pumpkin patches in western North Carolina. According to the USDA, the state produced about 45...