Melania Trump Visits North Carolina School, Promotes AI and Robotics
First Lady Melania Trump visited Ashe County, North Carolina, on September 15, 2026, marking two years since Hurricane Helene.
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Chemours Settles $590 Million with North Carolina for PFAS Pollution
North Carolina has reached a $590 million settlement with Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva over PFAS contamination, marking the largest environmental damages recovery in state…
CDC Warns of Summer Spike in Rabies Exposures
The CDC warned of a 17% surge in rabies exposures during July and August 2026, citing a spike in animal cases and public health risks, including a North Carolina petting zoo…
1961 North Carolina B-52 Crash Nearly Detonated Hydrogen Bomb
In January 1961, a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber broke apart in mid-air over North Carolina, releasing two thermonuclear weapons.
Federal Judge Extends Block on New USPS Mail-In Ballot Rules
A federal judge in Boston extended a ban blocking the Trump administration from enforcing a new U.S.
North Carolina Teen Charged with Murder in Deadly Mosque Shooting Livestream Case
A 17-year-old North Carolina girl faces murder charges for livestreaming a May 2026 attack on a San Diego mosque that killed three men, authorities said.
Buncombe County School Bus Crash Leaves No Students Injured
A school bus crash in Buncombe County, North Carolina, left no students injured on Thursday, according to officials.