Earthquake near Oak Ridge shakes western North Carolina, prompts surge in 911 calls

FRANKLIN, N.C. — A magnitude 4.1 earthquake centered near Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was felt across much of western North Carolina early Saturday, prompting a wave of 911 calls to local emergency services. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake struck …

HISTORY MADE: Spiders Win Program’s First NCAA Tournament Game with 13-10 Victory Over North Carolina

Significant Rains Early Week in North Carolina Flood Potential Elevated

Significant Rains Early Week in North Carolina Monday and Tuesday Rains could be heavy at times and include flooding possibilities. 80s back late week Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 7:03 PM EDT May 10, 2025 CALIFORNIA. AND HOPEFULLY THERE’S …

Earthquake today: Tennessee hit by 4.1 magnitude quake, tremors felt as far as Atlanta and North Carolina

n earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.1 struck Tennessee on Saturday morning, shaking areas as far as Atlanta, western North Carolina, and surrounding regions. The quake originated at 9 a.m. EDT, with its epicenter located about 12 miles (20 …

For Bill Belichick and North Carolina, June 1 looms large

Bill Belichick’s commitment to North Carolina came with a clear caveat. His contract contains a buyout clause. When it comes to that buyout clause, the most important date is June 1, 2025. On that day — only three weeks from tomorrow — the payment …

I Am a Mother of 2 in Rural North Carolina—and I Found Freedom on a Mountain Bike

Growing up in western North Carolina, in the Qualla Boundary—often referred to as the Cherokee Indian Reservation— was much like growing up in any small, rural mountain town. We learned to love something about every season. We harvested ramps in spring, …

The Dramatic "Waterfall Highway" Is One Of North Carolina's Most Spectacular Road Trips

Against the immortal advice of TLC, you absolutely should be chasing waterfalls. In fact, there's a part of North Carolina that's being called the "Land of Waterfalls". Here, you can find dozens of picturesque waterfalls that are perfect …

North Carolina police chief accused of tampering with cold case evidence

CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Police Chief Willie Armstrong has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of destroying or changing an audio recording from an investigation into a decades-old cold case in the small Catawba County town of …

House Bill 47 Delays Effective Date for North Carolina's New Building Code

Recent media coverage of the Hurricane Helene Mountain Recovery Bill left out a critical piece of news for construction industry stakeholders. House Bill 47 ("H47") was signed into law (Session Law 2025-2) by Governor Stein on March 20. The bill…

CHAMPIONSHIP CENTRAL: No. 14/12 Clemson vs. No. 1/1 North Carolina

Clemson Tigers (14-6) face the undefeated North Carolina Tar Heels (18-0) in the NCAA Tournament on May 11th at 12 p.m. in Chapel Hill. After capturing their first tournament victory against Navy, Clemson aims to continue its run against the top-seeded Tar …