More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President ...
Mecklenburg County’s population hits new high, led by immigrant residents, Census shows
Iredell, Lincoln and Union counties all saw over 9% growth from April 2020 to July 2024. Lincoln County experienced the ...
Western NC municipalities begin receiving funds from $100M Helene relief package
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — News 13 is tracking Helene funding that has arrived for some counties and cities in Western North Carolina. Last month we reported the state treasurer was readying to release ...
US transfers immigrants out of Guantanamo Bay to Louisiana as court weighs legality
U.S. authorities have removed immigrants from detention facilities at the Guantanamo Bay naval base as a federal court in Washington weighs a challenge by civil rights advocates ...
WNC's hidden gem: sprawling rainforest of waterfalls is among most biodiverse in NC
While many national and state parks in Western North Carolina remain closed after Helene's destruction, Gorges State Park is ...
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Morganton Public Safety Chief Jason Whisnant to retire April 1. Where he’s going next
Jason Whisnant, chief of the Morganton Department of Public Safety, will retire from the position at the end of this month. Then-Capt. Jason Whisnant, center, talks to officers at the scene of an ...