A young deputy collapsed and died his first day on the job in North Carolina, leaving his family scrambling to cover funeral expenses, according to the Columbus County Sheriff's Office. Aaron O'Neal Shipman Jr., 25, "succumbed to a sudden illness" Monday, July 21, according to an S&L Funeral Home obituary.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has partnered with Talkspace to provide free virtual mental health therapy to teenagers aged 13-17 impacted by the justice system.

Heat advisory issued for central North Carolina with index values up to 109°F; residents warned of heat illnesses.

Stacker compiled a list of the biggest sources of immigrants to North Carolina using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by the highest number of residents according to 2023 5-year estimates, the most recent data available as of 2025. Keep reading to find out more about the immigrant community in your home state.

Cashiers is a scenic mountain village the heart of the Blue Ridge with cooler weather and welcoming Southern hospitality. The town is ideal for nature lovers, with opportunities for hiking, fly fishing, and boating. From historic luxury at High Hampton to the retro-modern Hotel Cashiers, visitors can find a variety of lodging options.

In his first seven months in office, Governor Josh Stein vetoed 14 bills, addressing issues such as gun laws, immigration enforcement and DEI.

A Black truck driver hauling mulch to a dump site in North Carolina is speaking out on social media about a terrifying ambush that happened at Two Banks

Some legends leave behind banners. Others leave behind numbers. At North Carolina, a rare few do both—and do it with a lasting imprint on the program’s identity