A man was found dead in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, on December 8, 2025, prompting an ongoing investigation.

The University of Toledo hired Mike Jacobs, 46, as its new football head coach, replacing Jason Candle.

North Carolina State Treasurer increased its Medtronic stake by 37.4% amid strong earnings and raised guidance.

Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh will charge $20–$25 parking fees starting in 2026, ending free parking, with no details on security or alternatives.

Trump to speak in Mount Airy, NC, on Dec. 8, focusing on economy and voter outreach ahead of election.

Sharks miss defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin again due to injury in game against Hurricanes.

Police seek public help finding 17-year-old Delilah Castor missing since Dec. 10 near New Bern.

A clerical error in North Carolina’s eCourts system led to the legal release of detainee Corey Howell, the third custody incident in Buncombe County jail in two months.

Nina Simone’s childhood home in North Carolina is restored but remains closed, preserving Black cultural history.

U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino leads aggressive Trump-era deportations with controversial tactics, drawing national attention and criticism.