Westside Animal Hospital donated 10 K9 first aid kits to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office to enhance emergency care for police dogs.

Female NC State Poe Hall workers have double the melanoma and higher breast cancer rates, with PCBs found in building materials, but no confirmed cause.

Minnesota advances Medicaid fraud bill; nationwide fraud exceeds $37B, driven by providers and brokers.

A former Greenville cop, Dominic Olivares, was indicted on eight felonies for allegedly producing and distributing child sexual exploitation material between 2019 and 2025.

A Canadian man admitted to illegally voting in U.S. elections by falsely claiming citizenship.

Catastrophe bond funds gained 0.46% in February 2026, boosted by no major disasters and growing market innovation.

Three NC residents arrested on drug, theft, and violent charges; one faces rape and firearm counts.

Bucee's expands nationwide with new travel centers offering fuel, food, and merchandise in major routes.

Small craft advisory issued due to strong winds threatening small vessels.

Scammers posing as deputies target Caldwell County residents, demanding gift card payments for fake warrants or jury duty—report all calls, authorities warn.