Nc news

Here are the latest news stories from North Carolina:

Top Stories

  1. Hurricane Isaias Makes Landfall in NC: Hurricane Isaias made landfall in North Carolina on Tuesday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the state. The storm caused widespread power outages and flooding, with the hardest hit areas being the coastal regions.
  2. NC Governor Extends State of Emergency: Governor Roy Cooper has extended the state of emergency in North Carolina until August 31st, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the threat of Hurricane Isaias.
  3. Charlotte City Council Approves Police Reform Measures: The Charlotte City Council has approved a package of police reform measures, including the creation of a new police oversight board and the implementation of de-escalation training for officers.

Regional News

  1. Asheville Man Arrested for Murder: A 25-year-old man from Asheville has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a 22-year-old woman.
  2. Durham Police Investigate Shooting: Durham police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Saturday night, in which one person was injured.
  3. Wilmington Man Arrested for Child Abuse: A 34-year-old man from Wilmington has been arrested and charged with child abuse after a 2-year-old child was found with severe injuries.

Sports

  1. Carolina Panthers Sign Quarterback: The Carolina Panthers have signed quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to a one-year contract.
  2. Duke Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski to Retire: Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has announced that he will retire at the end of the 2021-2022 season.
  3. Charlotte Hornets Sign Free Agent: The Charlotte Hornets have signed free agent forward P.J. Washington to a multi-year contract.

Business

  1. Bank of America to Cut Jobs: Bank of America has announced plans to cut jobs in its corporate and investment banking division.
  2. Walmart to Open New Store in Raleigh: Walmart is set to open a new store in Raleigh, creating over 200 jobs.
  3. NC Economy Grows at Slower Pace: The North Carolina economy grew at a slower pace in the second quarter, according to a report from the state's Department of Commerce.