Tropical Storm Chantal may form and bring rain to North Carolina; Saturday sunshine in the Piedmont

Tropical Storm Chantal may form on Saturday; tropical rain likely in North Carolina, July 4 Update Beach weather may be stormy in the Carolinas for the rest of the holiday weekend. WEATHER GOING INTO OUR SATURDAY, CHRIS, BUT NOW WE’RE TALKING ABOUT …

North Carolina governor fights back and vetoes anti-DEI, transgender rights bills

The Democratic governor of North Carolina vetoed three bills Thursday that targeted diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs within the state government and a bill that would restrict transgender rights. The bills proposed by the Republican-led state …

4th of July fireworks light up the night sky across central North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Fireworks lit up the night sky as Fourth of July events took place in cities and towns across central North Carolina. Thousands of event goers gathered at places like Festival Park in Fayetteville, Carter Finley Stadium, the Lenovo …

North Carolina offers free fishing day on July 4 in all public waters statewide

According to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, July 4 is a free fishing day for everyone in all public waters in North Carolina. All other fishing regulations apply, including length, daily possession limits, bait and tackle restrictions, …

Thousands attend North Carolina Fourth of July Festival Parade in Southport

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — Thousands of people packed the streets of Southport on Friday for the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival. The festival is one of the oldest patriotic festivals in the country, celebrating Independence Day with a full week of …

Recall for blueberries shipped to North Carolina upgraded to highest level

First case of measles identified in North Carolina

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a case of measles in a child who was visiting Forsyth and Guilford counties. The child became ill while traveling to NC from another country where measles outbreaks have recently been …

Bubba Cunningham reveals where Steve Newmark ‘adds value’ as next North Carolina AD

The same day college sports officially entered the revenue-sharing area, North Carolina made a major announcement. Bubba Cunningham will be leaving his post as athletics director in 2026, and RFK Racing president Steve Newmark will succeed him after …

Officials believe “vapor” caused eastern North Carolina home explosion

LELAND, N.C. (WBTV/WECT) - New information has been released about an explosion that damaged several homes in eastern North Carolina in May. Two people were hurt and four homes were damaged along Suncrest Way in Leland on Friday, May 16. According to a …

Recall for blueberries shipped to North Carolina upgraded to highest level

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A recall issued in June for 12,000 pounds of blueberries shipped to North Carolina was upgraded to its highest level earlier this week, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA on June 9 issued the recall for …