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Driver in custody after leading NC authorities on chase through multiple counties
A driver is in custody after leading authorities on a chase through multiple counties.It started in Dunn when U.S. Marshals tried to pull a Chevrolet Camaro. The suspect kept driving, leading authorities on a chase into Harnett County and then Cumberland County.The chase ended in Godwin where the suspect bailed and ran from the car.The driver was caught and taken into custody. Their identity has not been released.The reason for the traffic stop has not been revealed.North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating.SEE ALSO | AMBER Alert issued for missing 9-year-old Durham boy
Missing Charlotte Metro teen girl rescued from Illinois man’s home, police say
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (WBTV) - A 15-year-old girl missing from North Carolina since early July was rescued this week from the home of an Illinois man who’s accused of sexually abusing her. On Wednesday, July 24, law enforcement rescued the teenage girl from the Green Oaks, Illinois home of Andrew...
‘I’m in shock’: WBTV intern presented with $1,500 scholarship
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A member of the WBTV News team was given a special surprise on Friday morning. Just like many businesses, WBTV has several interns, many of whom are hoping to pursue a career in journalism. This year’s group of interns includes Lauren Morris, a rising junior who...
Friday Outlook: 85 temps and overcast, isolated rain around Charlotte
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – We finish off the work week with more rain and storm chances but will dry out just in time for the weekend! Spotty showers and mid-70s have settled into the Queen City this morning while mountain counties start off in the low 60s. We’ll see partly to mostly cloudy skies […]
NCDOT warns of NC Quick Pass toll payment text message scheme
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — NC drivers may be getting a text message of what may seem like is from NC Quick Pass requesting payment. However, before you send your hard-earned money, you need to know that it's a scam. The North Carolina Department of Transportation said it first was...
SECU Foundation renews support of Lead for North Carolina with $1 million grant
RALEIGH — SECU Foundation has announced its renewed support of Lead for North Carolina (LFNC), a post-graduate fellowship program at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School of Government. With its $1 million grant, the Foundation will serve as the lead funder for the placement of up to 150 LFNC SECU fellows in paid local government fellowship positions over a five-year period. Lead for North Carolina was the Foundation’s first venture in education funding for graduate students, helping UNC School of Government...
NC Manufacturing Tour comes to TCOM LP
WEEKSVILLE — With TCOM L.P. set to expand its Weeksville operations and add 25 new good-paying jobs, N.C. Chamber of Commerce officials thought this week would be a good one to visit the defense contractor as part of its NC Manufacturing Tour. On Thursday, NC Chamber of Commerce President Gary Salamido made his first visit to the Weeksville-based maker of unmanned areostats that are used for long-term defense operations. According...
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