Seasonal Respiratory Illnesses Surge In North Carolina

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today updated its weekly Respiratory Virus Summary Dashboard, which shows an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths this season to 117. "While …

Myrtle Beach claims North Myrtle isn't paying to use its water lines. Now the city is suing.

CONWAY — For nearly 20 years, North Myrtle Beach has used Myrtle Beach's water lines without paying for that service, and now its southern neighbor is suing the city, according to court records. Myrtle Beach has accused North Myrtle Beach of pulling …

Locals Only: The Citadel signs 22 players, 18 from South Carolina

“The high school athlete is under-recruited,” Drayton said. “Everyone is whining about the transfer portal, and I understand that. For us, it has allowed us to go out and recruit and sign players that we have not been able to get before because the next …

The Infamous "Summerville Ghost" Of South Carolina May Have A Geological Explanation

A seismologist working at the US Geological Survey (USGS) may have solved an old mystery involving supposed hauntings in Charleston, South Carolina. From around the mid-20th Century CE, people have told stories of a ghost haunting the railroad track …

Charleston County making safety upgrades to North Charleston intersection

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The community can expect a safer drive through the Otranto Road and Deerwood Drive intersection in the coming months thanks to the steps Charleston County officials are now taking. Leaders are working to improve safety at …

I-40 at Tennessee/North Carolina border to open…

North Carolina tuberculosis cases rising for first time in decades following one of the worst outbreaks in U.S. history

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North Fork Fire in Western North Carolina at 90% containment, emergency officials say

MARION, N.C. (WBTV) - A McDowell County wildfire was 90% contained by Wednesday morning, one week after it was first reported. The North Fork Fire was first reported on Jan. 29. As of Feb. 5, the fire had burned 644 acres in areas heavily damaged by …

Charlotte gets North Carolina green light for $400 million of muni debt

North Carolina's biggest city is poised to sell $400 million of municipal bonds after a recent population surge underscored the need for more infrastructure.  Charlotte received approval to sell the debt Tuesday from the Local Government Commission, an …

North Carolina Republicans’ post-election lawsuits are a warning for 2026

“Don’t fight the rabbits,” former college basketball coach Bobby Knight used to tell his players, urging them to concentrate on what’s important. “If you fight the rabbits, the elephants are going to kill you.” While Democrats and good government voters …