NC Dems move to block GOP power grab The legislation aims to protect traditional powers of the state’s governor and reform oversight of its court system Salon · Jun 16
Global drugmakers rush to boost US presence as tariff threat looms Global drug companies are boosting U.S. production and stockpiling medicines. This is a response to potential tariffs on branded drugs. Companies are investing billions in new plants and expanding existing facilities across America. These moves aim to avoid penalties and ensure supply chains remain robust. Several major pharmaceutical firms have… The Economic Times · Jun 15
From captain to coach: Rod Brind’Amour’s two Stanley Cups with the Hurricanes, 20 years apart When the Hurricanes arrived in North Carolina, many saw them as a relocation folly destined to fail. One man has helped change that narrative The Guardian - US · Jun 15
North Carolina Homeowners Face Another Insurance Increase on June 1 Insurance costs across North Carolina continue to climb, and homeowners now face another increase taking effect on June 1. Many residents already noticed their premiums rising over the past year, but this upcoming adjustment adds fresh pressure on household budgets. Insurers point to rising rebuilding costs, weather-related risks, and financial… Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 14
North Carolina woman sues Walmart after claiming a self-checkout freeze led to her being surrounded by security and police over a $5 item She left with nothing. We Got This Covered · Jun 12
Delta Air Lines flight carrying 187 passengers forced to divert after mysterious odour reported in cockpit A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Detroit was forced to divert to North Carolina after the crew reported an unusual odour in the cockpit and declared an emergency. The Times of India · Jun 12
North Carolina General Assembly overrides Governor's veto of bill opting state into federal education tax credit scholarship program On June 3, 2026, the North Carolina General Assembly overrode Gov. Josh Stein's (D) veto of HB 87, titled the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), opting the state into the federal education tax credit scholarship program. Ballotpedia · Jun 12
Cop threw his body cam into a lake to cover up he was having sex in his patrol car, authorities say Samuel Marcum from North Carolina was fired and arrested Wednesday The Independent UK · Jun 11
Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ takes hit as several blue states drop out Oregon, Washington and North Carolina have all declined invitations to take part in president’s semiquincentennial fairground, citing cost issues, according to a report The Independent UK · Jun 11
MLB Prospects to Watch On Every Men’s College World Series Team The action in Omaha is set to commence Friday. Here are 17 players set to participate whom you may one day be watching in the major leagues. Sports Illustrated · Jun 11
Georgia, UNC, Texas Lead College Baseball World Series Prediction Market Georgia is favored to win the College World Series on Kalshi. Both North Carolina and Texas round out the only other teams with above a 15% chance to win. Sports Illustrated · Jun 11
North Carolina car buyers scramble for answers after woman allegedly threatens to call cops over $3K Facebook Marketplace sale North Carolina law may have a solution. We Got This Covered · Jun 11
Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #209 Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy. Ballotpedia · Jun 10
Teen’s message in a bottle reached a North Carolina fisherman. Twelve years later, their reunion went viral on TikTok She just wants everyone to stop taking everything so seriously. We Got This Covered · Jun 9
The Independent UK · Jun 9 Man accused of killing Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte train rants about ‘material in his body’ as judge rules him not fit to stand trial Iryna Zarutska, 23, was stabbed to death on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, last summer
The Independent UK · Jun 9 Trial for the man charged in Ukrainian woman's killing on train is delayed for mental health reasons A federal judge has ruled that the man charged in the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina train cannot currently stand trial due to mental illness
The Guardian - US · Jun 9 US judge finds man accused of killing woman on Charlotte train incompetent to stand trial Decarlos Brown Jr to stay in custody while receiving treatment for remainder of case over Iryna Zarutska’s death
The Independent UK · Jun 9 Dozens of drivers stranded after North Carolina gas station mix-up over fuel Drivers are facing costly repairs after unknowingly filling up on diesel
The Economic Times · Jun 9 North Carolina graduation row: Student calls out valedictorian's Kanye West-Hitler quote reference, says she wasn't handed diploma on stage A North Carolina high school graduation ceremony became controversial when a valedictorian quoted rapper Ye, whose remarks praising Hitler drew widespread condemnation. Another student attempted to call out the incomplete quote during the ceremony but was cut off by school officials, sparking debate over free expression and accountability. The student…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9 World Cup Q&A: ‘Are you allowed to be scared of the prospect of losing to Haiti? Of course you are!’ Ewan Murray is in North Carolina to report on Scotland’s first World Cup since France 98. He answered your questions on Steve Clarke’s selections, his outsider tip and what Scotland-Haiti’s equivalent of the ‘Frey Bentos trophy’ would be
The Economic Times · Jun 8 Amazon, Corning sign multi-billion-dollar deal to boost fibre optics manufacturing in US Amazon has partnered with Corning in a multi-billion dollar deal. This collaboration aims to significantly increase the production of optical fibre and connectivity products within the United States. The partnership will create 1,000 jobs in North Carolina. It also includes a training program for fiber optic technicians. Corning's products are…
Ballotpedia · Jun 5 Weekly Brew: June 5, 2026 The General Assembly of North Carolina approved two constitutional amendments on property and income tax limits for the Nov. 3 ballot.
Reason · Jun 5 Data Center Wars: North Carolina Resists Innovation While Texas Considers Market-Based Rules As data centers dominate public debate, two states reveal their approach. Texas has taken a stance in line with market needs, while North Carolina reacts to fear and bad press.
The Independent UK · Jun 5 Two ‘armed and dangerous’ inmates break out of North Carolina jail A pair of “armed and dangerous” inmates were caught on camera breaking out of a North Carolina jail.
We Got This Covered · Jun 4 North Carolina courtroom outburst ends in gunfire as woman allegedly shoots two attorneys outside courthouse She allegedly has an extensive mental health history.