North Carolina declares State of Emergency as Hurricane Erin approaches east coast with threat of dangerous rip currents

shutterstock_2481840111-1406011 Hurricane Erin has prompted a state of emergency in North Carolina, as it travels towards the east coast. Erin, now a Category 2 hurricane, is expected to bring dangerous waves and rip currents to beaches along the...

North Carolina offers GOP roadmap for malpractice reform in minor gender transition cases

A prominent test case for a new medical malpractice law in North Carolina could provide a playbook for Republican states looking to eliminate gender transition medical treatments for minors. Medical and legal experts on gender transition medicine...

North Carolina town green lights $100M project that could land Target, Chick-fil-A

State superintendent to share 37-page plan to improve North Carolina's public schools

State education leaders on Wednesday will unveil a strategic 37-page plan for North Carolina's public schools. State Superintendent Mo Green will hold a news conference at 10:30 a.m. at Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School in Raleigh. He will be...

Hñähñu Speakers In North Carolina Resist America’s ‘Language Graveyard’

Editor’s note: Interviews for this article were originally conducted in Spanish and translated to English by Anya Petrone Slepyan and Julia Tilton. On a Friday evening in Emma, North Carolina, an unincorporated community west of Asheville, noise...

FIRST ALERT: Erin turns north, Tropical storm conditions for parts of North Carolina

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Erin is turning north which keeps the center of the storm off-shore. But tropical storm conditions are expected from the outer bands for parts of the North Carolina coast. Erin is a category two storm and while...

Erin on approach: Hurricane will increase impact along North Carolina Coast Wednesday

Hurricane Erin is expanding as it nears the North Carolina Coast Meteorologist Brian Slocum has your Wednesday forecast THANKS TO JASON DUNN FOR THAT REPORT. PERFECT TIMING TO BRING IN METEOROLOGIST BRIAN SLOCUM NOW. YEAH, THIS IS A REALLY...

Governor Stein launches task force focused on gang prevention across North Carolina

Governor Josh Stein has signed Executive Order 21, establishing new measures to address public safety and gang violence in North Carolina. The order continues the Office of Violence Prevention and creates a Gang Prevention and Intervention Task...

Governor Stein launches task force targeting gang prevention across North Carolina

Governor Josh Stein has signed Executive Order 21, introducing new measures aimed at improving public safety and reducing gang violence in North Carolina. The order continues the work of the Office of Violence Prevention and establishes a Gang...

Governor Stein declares state of emergency as Hurricane Erin nears North Carolina

Governor Josh Stein has declared a State of Emergency in North Carolina as Hurricane Erin approaches the coast. The declaration mobilizes state resources and personnel to assist coastal communities ahead of expected impacts from the storm....

Hurricane Erin Triggers Evacuations, Dangerous Surf, and State of Emergency Across North Carolina Coast

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — As Hurricane Erin churns offshore in the Atlantic, North Carolina officials have issued a statewide state of emergency, with mandatory evacuations ordered for parts of the Outer Banks and surrounding coastal communities....

Explosion at new North Carolina business sends 3 firefighters to the hospital

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WBTV) - An explosion at a brand-new North Carolina business left three firefighters hurt and destroyed the building on Tuesday. The explosion happened at the new Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center on New Centre Drive in...

A Visitor’s Guide to Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Introduction Raleigh, the capital city of North Carolina, is a vibrant destination known for its rich history, thriving arts scene, and beautiful parks. Often referred to as the “City of Oaks” due to its many oak trees, Raleigh offers a unique...

State officials order eastern North Carolina animal shelter to close

State officials have ordered an eastern North Carolina animal shelter to close. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division began investigating after a complaint was filed that alleged the SPCA of...

Hurricane Erin 2025 track update: Category 2 storm on path to brush North Carolina

Hurricane Erin was weaker but a formidable-looking storm on Wednesday as it began to make its closest approach to the United States. Erin is not expected to make landfall in the U.S., but will move between the East Coast and Bermuda over the...

Hurricane Erin Heads Toward North Carolina Coast, Warnings Issued

WASHINGTON – A warmer Wednesday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, bringing afternoon sunshine. However, coastal areas of Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware are bracing for potential effects from Hurricane Erin by Thursday. Morning fog...

Western North Carolina high school football predictions for Week 1

LIVE: Hurricane Erin approaches North Carolina coast

Parts of North Carolina evacuate due to flood risks from Hurricane Erin

Hurricane Erin Strengthens, North Carolina Issues Evacuations

Outer Banks, North Carolina — Residents in North Carolina’s Outer Banks are evacuating as Hurricane Erin approaches the coast. The hurricane, which briefly strengthened to a Category 4 storm with winds of 130 mph, has now weakened slightly, with...