After 5.1 earthquake last year, NC mayor describes 'jolt' as 3rd quake strikes town in 3 weeks
SPARTA, N.C. (WJZY) – There were no reports of damage or injuries in Sparta after another earthquake shook the town Thursday.This time it was 2.2 magnitude with 30 people who reported feeling the quake.This is their third earthquake in just three weeks.
Mary’s Kitchen receives big donation from Spirit Aerosystems employees
KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) -A local soup kitchen has received a huge donation from employees of an area business.Employees of Spirit Aerosystems in Kinston donated $20,000 to Mary’s Kitchen.The kitchen serves over 125 meals a day to people in need.
Health Care Workers urge community to be cautious as COVID restrictions ease
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - As the state lifts the stay-at-home order on Friday, Health care workers on the front-lines of this pandemic are urging the community to be vigilant and continue practicing the 3 W’s.
Governor Cooper Says A Federally Funded COVID-19 Vaccination Site Is Opening In North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper announced on Friday that a new COVID-19 vaccination center is opening in Greensboro, North Carolina in partnership with the federal government.
Weekly Wrap: Reopening veto, relaxing restrictions, delaying elections
Raleigh, N.C. — The effort to reopen schools now amid the coronavirus pandemic could be derailed, while the push for summer school to help students catch up after months of online classes is advancing.Gov.
Health officials: Low flu cases a promising sign COVID guidelines are working
Of nearly 3,000 flu tests administered in North Carolina last week, only one came back positive.
Credit card processing problems reported across NC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE)- Problems with credit card outages are affecting areas up and down the East Coast.
Asheville police searching for attempted murder suspect
Asheville, NC (FOX Carolina) - Asheville police are searching for a suspect they say is responsible for a shooting that left one person critically injured.
Sparta mayor describes ‘jolt’ after third earthquake strikes this month
SPARTA, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE)- No reports of damage or injuries in Sparta after another earthquake shook this city yesterday.This time it was 2.2 magnitude with 30 people reporting the shakes.This is their third earthquake in just three weeks.
Rizzi’s grab the highlight of Pack softball’s rain-soaked 4-1 win against Gardner-Webb
It was a wet afternoon to play ball at Dail Softball Stadium, but while the downpour meant there wouldn’t be a full game of softball, the rain didn’t stop the game early enough to prevent the NC State bats from catching fire.
Organizer reflects on High Point sit-ins 61 years later
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Most historians and writers say the sit-ins at a High Point Woolworth 61 years ago were the first to be organized by high school students.
‘Armed & dangerous’ man wanted after shooting 2 people at Roanoke Rapids Walmart
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — Roanoke Rapids police are investigating after they say someone walked up to a vehicle in the parking lot of Walmart and fired a single shot, striking two people that he knew, according to Chief of Police B.L.Martin.
Warmer for the weekend, with a First Alert for widespread rain on Monday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Rain showers will linger tonight and become more scattered overnight into Saturday morning.Saturday morning low temperatures are expected in the lower 40s around Charlotte, and lower 30s around Boone.
Only on WRAL: Col. Glenn McNeill Jr. speaks about retiring from NC Highway Patrol
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VACCINE TEAM: When will clergy be eligible for the vaccine?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A viewer reached out to the WBTV Vaccine Team with this question: “When will clergy be eligible given they minister to families with sickness and death?” Leaders in our faith community fall into Group 3.
VACCINE TEAM: Do truck drivers now qualify for the vaccine?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - On March 10, North Carolina will open vaccination appointments to the rest of “Frontline Essential Workers.” It includes a lot of different industries.
Yet another earthquake shakes mountain town of Sparta
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, N.C. — Yet another earthquake shook the mountain town of Sparta on Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Robeson County businesses welcome easing of COVID restrictions
PEMBROKE, N.C. (WBTW) — North Carolina is heading into the weekend with newly-eased COVID restrictions.A new executive order from Governor Roy Cooper went into effect at 5 p.m. Friday that in part ends the state’s modified stay at home order.
Cooper vetoes bill that would force K-12 schools to reopen
RALEIGH, N.C. — (AP) — North Carolina Gov.
WWII hero’s medals, tossed in dumpster, returned to family
HICKORY, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE)– When World War II medals, photos, and letters were found tossed in a dumpster, it was a shock to everyone, including the family, who had no idea their dad was a war hero.