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Allisha Watts is being remembered on her 40th birthday.

Allisha Watts’ family honoring her memory on her 40th birthday

Updated: 12 hours ago

By WBTV Web Staff

Investigators found her body last month behind a Montgomery County cemetery.

WBTV Investigates

WBTV Investigates: Fire and Failure

Updated: 16 hours ago

By David Hodges

Charlotte Fire Department’s internal files give exclusive look inside SouthPark fire

State

Gov. Cooper announces launch date for NC Medicaid expansion

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

There are currently 2.87 million Medicaid recipients in North Carolina.

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A Greenville police officer rescues a dog from flood waters.

Greenville police officer rescues dog from flood waters

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 9:51 AM EDT

By WITN Web Team

The dog is safe and police said Animal Protective Services will be doing a follow-up investigation.

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Floods from Tropical Storm Ophelia in Winterville

Tropical Storm Ophelia floods parts of Winterville

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 12:59 PM EDT

By WITN Web Team

Some residents experienced power outages that lasted for several hours.

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Flooding from storm surge in Oriental in Pamlico County.

Strong winds, flooding hit Oriental as Tropical Storm Ophelia moves through ENC

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 7:33 AM EDT

By WITN Web Team

Oriental is expected to experience 2-4 feet of storm surge from the system.

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Critics of North Carolina school athletics governing body pass bill ordering more oversight

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 9:20 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

North Carolina legislators passed a bill Friday that seeks to leave more rule-making in the hands of state education leaders.

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Medicaid expansion to begin soon in North Carolina as governor decides to let budget bill become law

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:46 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

A Medicaid expansion law that Cooper signed in March said that a state budget for this fiscal year still had to be enacted before coverage could be implemented.

Political

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said he will late the state budget become law without his...

Medicaid expansion to begin soon in North Carolina as governor decides to let budget bill become law

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:12 PM EDT

By Gary D. Robertson

Negotiations on that budget plan, which was supposed to take effect July 1, carried on throughout the summer.

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NC Lawmakers release new state budget proposal

North Carolina lawmakers release new state budget proposal

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 7:22 PM EDT

By Celeste Ford

A 625-page, 30 billion dollar spending plan, was released to the public, hours before the first of several votes was scheduled.

7-Day Forecast

Education

Two Charlotte area schools recognized as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Award winners

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 3:47 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

The two schools are among eight NC schools awarded with this years National Blue Ribbon

North Carolina

GOP leaders tie Medicaid expansion to casinos in stand-alone bill

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:35 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

Budget and casino/Medicaid bills will be voted on separately this week.

Crime

Suspect charged after pointing gun in UNC Student Union, police say

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 3:27 PM EDT

By Brandy Beard

The incident happened just 16 days after a deadly shooting on campus.

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Gambling provision is lone budget hold-up: North Carolina Legislature is in a budget standoff

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 9:20 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

A two-year spending plan was supposed to be in place by July 1.

Crime

Death penalty taken off table as Onslow County man admits to killing mom & grandparents

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 3:43 PM EDT

By WITN Web Team

Jordan Meade pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder, larceny of a motor vehicle, and larceny of a firearm.

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Woman killed in Taylorsville crash, troopers say

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 10:09 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Troopers said the crash happened around 5:40 p.m. on U.S. Highway 64 near Church Road.

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Referendum to legalize marijuana voted on by Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 8:30 AM EDT

By Freeman Stoddard

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) went to the polls Thursday to vote on referendums on multiple issues, including the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Breaking

Troopers: Motorcycle driver dies after crash at Catawba County intersection

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 1:40 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Troopers said the initial investigation does not indicate impairment to be a contributing factor and no charges will be filed in the case.

News

Troopers: Motorcycle driver dies after crash in Catawba County

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 1:50 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Troopers said the initial investigation indicates excessive speed as contributing to the collision.

Crime

Man accused of assault, driving stolen vehicle arrested after chase ends in Burke Co.

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 1:06 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

He has been charged with felony attempted first-degree murder.

North Carolina

Governor Cooper taps Hopkins as new NCDOT Chief

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 3:44 PM EDT

By WITN Web Team

Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that NCDOT Secretary Eric Boyette is retiring after 27 years of working in state government.

Mecklenburg County

‘Steve Crump set the standard for professionalism’: Gov. Cooper, others pay tribute to veteran WBTV reporter

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 6:13 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Steve passed away early Thursday morning after a battle with cancer.

News

Infant home from hospital after being hit by fly ball at Hickory Crawdads game

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 6:04 PM EDT

By Claire Kopsky

As baseball lovers, the family frequents ballparks with their children.

State

Cooper: Idalia first storm of the season for NC, ‘and may not be the last’

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 4:17 PM EDT

By Brad Dickerson

On Monday, Cooper declared a state of emergency in N.C. ahead of Idalia.

State

Troopers: Taylorsville woman killed in Wednesday morning crash

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 11:59 AM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Impairment does not appear to be a contributing factor and no charges will be filed in this case, according to the highway patrol.

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1 dead after Burke County motorcycle crash, troopers say

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 9:50 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

The crash happened Tuesday evening on Interstate 40 in Burke County, troopers said.

Crime

Man accused of killing University of North Carolina faculty member appears in court

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 6:16 PM EDT

By Brad Dickerson

Emergency sirens sounded about two minutes after a 911 caller reported gunfire around 1 p.m. Monday at the laboratory.

State

Troopers: 2 killed, 2 injured in head-on crash in Alexander County

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 8:07 AM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

According to the highway patrol, impairment is not a contributing factor in the crash and no charges will be filed.

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Allisha Watts’ family seeks “no bond” for James Dunmore’s murder charges

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 6:46 PM EDT

By Claire Kopsky

Family and friends will host a rally at the Montgomery County Detention Center Sunday ahead of Dunmore’s first court appearance.

Crime

Officials identify suspect fatally shot after Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach incidents

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 6:32 PM EDT

By WECT Staff and Mara McJilton

Multiple agencies responded to the area of 1706 N. Lumina Ave in Wrightsville Beach on Friday at around 1 p.m.

News

One person dead after crash in Kings Mountain

Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 5:06 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

The crash happened on I-85 southbound near exit 8

News

4-year-old boy injured in accidental Caldwell County shooting, deputies say

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 5:33 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Deputies continue to investigate.

State

Report: Atrium Health filed over 40% of lawsuits in NC over medical debt

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 5:56 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Most of the lawsuits filed by all hospitals were concentrated in five counties, including Mecklenburg and Gaston counties.

First Alert Weather Headlines

NWS: EF-1 tornado impacted Avery County overnight

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 5:52 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

The storm had estimated winds of 105 mph, according to the NWS.

News

Phase 16′ delay affecting move-in for students at UNC Charlotte

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 9:11 AM EDT

By Mary Calkins

The school has to relocate about 450 students to temporary housing. Most are being put in on-campus buildings but about 100 are having to move into a local hotel.

North Carolina

2 earthquakes reported minutes apart in NC overnight

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 5:31 AM EDT

By Anisa Snipes

Both earthquakes were close to the North Carolina and Virginia border region.

Crime

1 killed after road rage ends in shooting near Boone Bojangles, police say

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 4:47 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Police say the person who fired the gun stayed on scene and has not been charged as of right now.

News

NC lawmaker calls for changes to state’s Licensing Board to protect consumers from contractors

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 6:40 PM EDT

By Claire Kopsky

New developments come as WBTV continues to investigate an area pool contractor.

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Two adults & teenager killed in Kill Devil Hills fire

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 4:24 PM EDT

By WITN Web Team

Officials say two adults and a teenager inside the vacation rental were killed and others hurt.

News

Man arrested after officer-involved shooting in Iredell County, department says

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 5:39 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

After obtaining an arrest warrant, authorities arrested 30-year-old Jessie Michael Teno following an incident with a deputy on the scene.

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POLICE: Man hits a transport SUV carrying prisoners

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 9:11 AM EDT

By WITN Web Team

Kinston Police Department says one of its officers saw the crash just before 2 a.m. this morning.

News

Married couple in Ashe County killed in car crash

Updated: Aug. 6, 2023 at 10:10 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

The crash happened shortly before 2:30 p.m., on US-221 near Woodstown Road.

Mecklenburg County

Pineville man asks children to pick numbers, wins $1M Mega Millions prize

Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 5:12 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

“I started hyperventilating,” David Morris said. “I called my wife at work and told her to come home right away.”

News

Kings Mountain woman charged with sexual assault on minor

Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 1:49 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Justice turned herself in to Kings Mountain Police where she later received a $20,000 secured bond.

News

Authorities search for two people following armed robbery in Concord

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 9:45 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

The two suspects have a warrant out for their arrests for armed robbery with a dangerous weapon, felony larceny, and misdemeanor larceny.

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Downtown Matthews intersection closed due to water main break

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 9:13 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Police said the intersection at East John Street and Trade Street will be closed until repairs can be completed.

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Carowinds closing early due to inclement weather

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 6:54 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Tickets dated for Aug. 3, 2023, will be valid any public operating day through Aug. 31, 2023.

Crime

Police: Animal complaint leads to entry into missing woman Allisha Watts’ home

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 1:51 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Last weekend, Watts’ family and friends organized a search party off Woodward Avenue near Camp North End but were unable to find her.

North Carolina

North Carolina county election boards can now issue free ID cards for new voting mandate

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 6:49 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

These can help registered voters who lack other acceptable forms of ID.

Union County

Monroe woman charged with embezzling millions from employer

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 4:04 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

The wire fraud charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.