Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Integrity Partners Launches in Downtown Asheville, North Carolina
The Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate brand has announced its newest affiliation in North Carolina. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Integrity Partners, the newly affiliated firm, is headquartered in downtown Asheville. The brand says this...

Bill Belichick Breaks Silence Amid Reports of Looming Exit from North Carolina
Once again, North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick is saying that you can’t believe everything you read on the internet. Reports that the legendary NFL coach may be negotiating a buyout with North Carolina following a 38-10 thumping at...

Judge Dismisses “Non-Sensical” Lawsuit Filed By Alleged North Carolina Mass Shooter Who Claimed Kellie Pickler Tried To Poison Him At The CMT Awards
No surprise there… A federal court has dismissed a wild lawsuit filed against country music singer Kellie Pickler by an alleged mass shooter in North Carolina who claimed that the American Idol alum tried to poison him while he was her date to the...

U.S. works to secure rare earth supply chain as China tightens grip amid trade war
China provides the majority of rare earth elements, which are critical to U.S. economic competitiveness and defense. A factory in North Carolina is part of an effort to process rare earths at home. Sponsor Message

Virginia throws down gauntlet, challenges North Carolina for biomanufacturing investment
At AstraZeneca’s groundbreaking last week for a $4.5 billion manufacturing facility, Commonwealth of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin made it clear that he’s looking to challenge North Carolina, a neighboring state which in recent years has...

More than $6.5 billion in medical debt erased for 2.5 million North Carolinians
Medical Debt (Photo: MGN)RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai announced that more than $6.5 billion in medical debt has been erased for more than 2.5 million...

New tech, health and life sciences companies join RAMP fall cohort
Two companies focused on post-natal feeding, a 3D bicycle printer, a would-be scholastic testing disrupter and a company looking to grow live music are all part of RAMP’s fall cohort. RAMP, short for Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program,...

Two North Carolina men found with loaded guns, drugs in parking lot of high school football game, sheriff says
THAT TAKES US TO THE MIDDLE EAST. ALL LIVING ISRAELI HOSTAGES HAVE BEEN RELEASED BY HAMAS AS PART OF THE US BROKERED PEACE DEAL. THAT THAT IS BRINGING AN END TO THE MORE THAN TWO YEAR WAR IN GAZA. EXCUSE ME? PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP ARRIVED IN...

Experts sound the alarm on the outdated industrial systems costing states billions — Florida, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina most affected
Solutions are readily available. by Tina DeinesOctober 13, 2025 A new study from the American Lung Association revealed the potential cost and health savings if U.S. manufacturers replaced thousands of industrial boilers with heat pumps. According...

Industry Ink: Connie Smith, Darius Rucker, Lauren Watkins, Lorrie Morgan, ASCAP
Grand Ole Opry Celebrates Connie Smith’s 60th Opry Anniversary Pictured (L-R): Gina Keltner, Dan Rogers, Connie Smith and Marty Stuart. Photo: Chris Hollo The Grand Ole Opry celebrated Connie Smith’s 60 years of Opry membership on Wednesday night...

Baltimore Murder Suspect Re-Arrested in North Carolina After Administrative Lapse Led to His Release
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man accused of murder in Baltimore has been re-arrested in North Carolina after an administrative error forced his earlier release, according to authorities in both states. Administrative Lapse Led to Release Police said...

Flash Flood Warning Issued for North Carolina and South Carolina: What Tourists Need to Know
WILMINGTON, N.C. — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington has issued a flash flood warning for parts of southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina as heavy rain and thunderstorms continue to drench the region. Travelers...

11 Wallet-Friendly Small Towns To Retire In North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — Retirement in North Carolina doesn’t have to mean downsizing — it can mean simplifying. From waterfront charm to mountain serenity, these small towns balance affordability, livability, and authentic southern character. Elizabeth...

Is the decline in Democratic registrations in North Carolina the GOP’s gain? Not quite
Early voting in the November election begins this week. Democrats have outnumbered Republicans in North Carolina for more than a century. But Republicans could soon outpace Democrats in registrations. Good news for the GOP, right? Well, maybe not...

13 Pop Culture Museums To Visit This Fall if You Love Classic TV
Fall brings out the nostalgia in all of us. Maybe it’s the cooler air and shorter days or the urge to curl up on the couch with a blanket and a favorite old TV show. But if you’d rather step inside that nostalgia instead of just watching it, there...

No, Elon Musk Is Not Offering Any Investment Opportunities In His Companies: That's A Scam
Scams In Name Of Elon Musk Scammers are getting advanced in the age of AI and making the scams look so professional that a generic audience can even differentiate between the two. Now, have you seen videos of Elon Musk asking the public to invest...

North Carolina celebrates 80th Anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Gov. Josh Stein, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities along with members of the community celebrated October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month on...

World News | Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra Meets US Senator Tammy Duckworth; Discusses Trade, Energy and Defence Cooperation
Washington [US], October 14 (ANI): Ambassador of India to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra met with US Senator Tammy Duckworth, co-founder of the QUAD Caucus in the US Senate, to discuss key areas of cooperation between the two countries. In a...
Airports are refusing to air video of Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for government shutdown
Airports across the country have refused to air a partisan video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. The government has been shuttered for nearly three weeks after Congress failed to...

Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra meets US Senator Tammy Duckworth; discusses trade, energy and defence cooperation
Ambassador of India to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra met with US Senator Tammy Duckworth, co-founder of the QUAD Caucus in the US Senate, to discuss key areas of cooperation between the two countries. In a post on X, Ambassador Kwatra...