Crash cleared after stopping traffic for miles on I-40 in Tennessee/North Carolina construction zone

Traffic was at a standstill and backed up for miles in Tennessee and North Carolina on both sides of the interstate. COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — UPDATE (4:40 p.m.): The Tennessee Department of Transportation said a crash that closed Interstate 40 Friday …

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher explains how to help sea turtles

Photo: North Carolina Aquarium at Fort FisherKURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Sea turtle nesting season began on the 1st of May and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher explains what you can do to help protect sea turtles. Here are some individual actions that …

Severe drought continues in parts of eastern North Carolina, moderate drought expands

The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council classified eight counties in eastern North Carolina as experiencing severe drought, or D2 conditions, in the latest advisory issued Thursday. The DMAC classified Beaufort, Columbus, Craven, Martin, New …

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, Superintendent Mo Green make stop in Burlington to highlight school funding

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, Superintendent Mo Green make stop in Burlington to highlight school funding Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 1:06 PM EDT May 2, 2025 North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and Superintendent Mo Green are making …

Latter-day Saint missionary from Magna killed when car veers onto North Carolina sidewalk

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (KUTV) — A Magna 18-year-old serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was killed in a freak crash in North Carolina, according to the church. Aleki Langi was presumably on a sidewalk with two companion …

Missionary from Utah dies in North Carolina after car veers onto sidewalk

A missionary died Thursday after a car veered onto the sidewalk where he was walking with two companions, said a spokesman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Aleki Langi, 18, from Magna, Utah, was killed by the car and a second …

Magna missionary serving in North Carolina killed in auto-pedestrian crash

SALT LAKE CITY — An 18-year-old missionary from Magna who was serving in the North Carolina Charlotte Mission was killed on Thursday in an auto-pedestrian crash. "It is with much sadness that we share with you that a tragic accident in North Carolina …

Child fentanyl deaths climbing in North Carolina, data shows

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Statewide data shows fentanyl deaths among North Carolina children younger than nine have risen noticeably over the last several years. At least five adults in the WBTV viewing area have been charged with murder within the last two …

Child fentanyl deaths climbing in North Carolina, data shows

North Carolina ranked 43rd in country for teacher pay