North Carolina

Sherman’s Sports, a family-owned retailer that has been a staple in North Carolina for over a century, has announced its closure. The company, which has been in operation since 1922, has been a cornerstone of the community, providing a variety of products from outdoor clothing and footwear...

President Donald Trump seems to have chosen a strange time to announce he was intending to get rid of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, aka FEMA. At a press briefing on Friday in North Carolina where he traveled to assess recovery from September’s Hurricane Helene, Trump casually...

A North Carolina carpenter experienced an unexpected windfall after discovering a $20 bill in a parking lot, which led to a $1 million lottery win. What Happened: A North Carolina resident stumbled upon a life-changing fortune after discovering a $20 bill in a parking lot. CNN reported on Monday...

Investors are reacting to multiple events that could impact the values of stocks and sectors in the coming weeks, as Iran launched a missile attack on Israel Tuesday, raising tensions in the Middle East. Middle East Conflict: Iran’s attack on Israel came in retaliation for the killing of...

The death toll from Hurricane Helene has reached 128 across six states as of Monday. The hurricane made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, causing widespread destruction. What Happened: The storm has left nearly two million customers without power and disrupted communication networks,...

Hurricane Helene and the aftermath of the Category 4 storm have left over 100 people dead, millions without power and destruction not seen in decades in several states since making landfall Thursday night. What Happened: The hurricane, which shut down airports, roads and bridges, theme parks and...

As Tropical Storm Debby clears Florida and makes a turn for the rest of the Eastern Seaboard, all signs point to the remainder of 2024’s storm season being particularly dangerous. The Latest On Debby: Tropical Storm Debby is nearing landfall in South Carolina, according to the National...

In a recent development, Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast Auto Ltd. (NASDAQ:VFS) has announced a three-year delay in the construction of its US factory, further complicating its global expansion plans. What Happened: VinFast has also scaled down its annual sales target from 100...

In the aftermath of the first presidential debate, President Joe Biden conceded that his performance might not have been up to par with previous ones. However, he underscored his dedication to truth-telling. What Happened: On the Thursday evening debate, Biden was largely overshadowed by...

Sports betting company DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:DKNG) reported fourth-quarter financial results after market close Thursday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: DraftKings reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.23 billion, which was up 44% year-over-year. The revenue total missed a Street...

Hurricane Idalia wreaked havoc along Florida’s Gulf Coast before turning into a tropical storm in Georgia and making its way into the open water of the Atlantic Ocean. Despite causing significant disruptions, its financial toll is expected to be less dire than Hurricane Ian. In 2022, Ian...

On Wednesday, the North Carolina Legislature overruled Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper‘s vetoes, passing three bills that target transgender rights and classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity. What Happened: The Legislature approved House Bill 808, which prohibits...

On Thursday, the Republican-controlled North Carolina state House passed a bill banning transgender girls and women from participating in sports teams that align with their gender identity. What Happened: The state House voted 62-43, largely along party lines, to approve an amended version of the...

Chick-fil-A franchise owner Joel Benson had a rather unconventional way to recruit what he called "volunteers" to work the new Drive Thru Express portion of his restaurant in Hendersonville, North Carolina: he wanted to pay them in food. What Happened: A since-deleted...

Monday night’s NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship game provided a big boost to its cable provider, with ratings not seen in years. What Happened: The championship game saw the Kansas Jayhawks defeat the North Carolina Tar Heels with a score of 72 to 69. The game aired on...