North Carolina news

RALEIGH North Carolina is still in the running to claim a share of billions of dollars the U.S. Education Department is offering to improve schools. read more..

RALEIGH, N.C. North Carolina was one of 18 states and the District of Columbia named as finalists in the second round of the federal Race to the Top competition on Tuesday, giving the state a chance to receive a share of $3.4 billion to boost school reform and student achievement. read more..

The North Carolina Department of Health and Natural Resources has issued an additional swimmers’ advisory today, bringing to five those areas along the northern sounds under advisement. Today’s advisory covers the ocean-side of Corolla Village Road near the lighthouse in Corolla. read more..

- The North Carolina-based technology firm DataChambers today announced it has been named one of 25 North Carolina Companies to Watch by CED, a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in North Carolina. read more..

Firefighters and police detectives are investigating the cause of a blaze inside a San Jose apartment early Sunday that killed an 8-year-old girl who was visiting from North Carolina. The girl was identified by the Santa Clara County coroner as Adileni Gomez… North Carolina - Santa Clara County California - San Jose California - California - United States read more..

Police say the North Carolina man fled to Michigan after the murder because his brother lives in the region. read more..

The US east coast-based North Carolina State Ports Authority (NCSPA) has scrapped plans to build a new 3 million TEU container terminal due to local opposition. read more..

North Carolina authorities have issued an amber alert, after two children allegedly were abducted ov read more..

ASHTON A 49-year old woman from North Carolina lost her life Monday evening in a fatal crash in Mason County. Tammy Renee Holder of Clemmons, N.C., was pronounced dead by Mason County Fire Rescu… read more..

Military officials announced Friday that seven North Carolina-based soldiers died in Afghanistan. read more..

The family of North Carolina coaching great Dean Smith says the 79-year-old Hall of Famer is dealing with memory loss. read more..

Former University of North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith has memory loss, according to a statement released by his family. read more..

Authorities in North Carolina are searching for William David Jones (left), who is said to be with 17-year-old Faith Manuel. read more..

By Brian McLaughlin Sporting News North Carolina landed its 15th commitment and seventh in July when Fuquay-Varina (N.C.) DT Shawn Underwood committed to the Tar Heels, Rivals.com reported. The 6-foot-2, 315-pound defensive tackle also reported scholarship offers from Duke, East Carolina, N.C. State, Penn State, South Carolina and Wake Forest. In recent months, he said he had begun zeroing in on … read more..

ROCKY POINT - This past Monday, surrounded by family and friends, Tyson Simpson Jr. signed a letter accepting a full scholarship to play collegiate baseball at North Carolina Central University. He will now don the dark red colors of the Eagles, and put away the black and blue colors of the Trask Titans he has worn for the past four years. read more..

The body of a woman buried for five years in an Antrim Township cemetery will be exhumed to gather evidence for a North Carolina murder case. read more..

NC Zoo’s Value for Families Still Concerned About the Wavering Economy was a Factor By Rod Hackney Asheboro, NC - The North Carolina Zoo’s attendance for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009-2010 hit the three-quarter million mark for the first time in 13 years and ranked as the fourth highest annual total in zoo history. A total of 749,627 visitors passed through the zoo gates between July 1, 2009, and June … read more..

Areas of North Carolina are now in moderate drought conditions for the first time since last summer. Jessica Jones reports. read more..

North Carolina Marine Corps Museum remains a dream - JACKSONVILLE — It’s been more than 10 years since read more..

ELIZABETH CITY, NC–(Marketwire - July 8, 2010) - Economic development success continues to come to North Carolina. Today the Albemarle Economic Development Commission (AEDC) announced that the Golden LEAF Foundation and the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center have awarded grants to assist AMARK Corp.’s plans to expand into Elizabeth City, N.C. The news follows Gov. Beverly Perdue’s … read more..

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) Officials in North Carolina’s Triad have joined forces to offer $23 million in incentives to Caterpillar if it builds a plant in the region. read more..