FBI Foils New Year’s Eve Attack Plot, Arrests North Carolina Teen
The FBI thwarted a New Year’s Eve attack plot in NC, arresting an 18-year-old linked to IS. Weapons included knives.
January 2, 2026
The FBI thwarted a New Year’s Eve attack plot in NC, arresting an 18-year-old linked to IS. Weapons included knives.
Nearly 1,500 gathered for the 11th Wrightsville Beach Polar Plunge, supporting Communities In Schools of Cape Fear.
Rep. Schietzelt seeks re-election facing Joyner-Dinwiddie, a teacher who switched to Republican for the primary race.
Rep. Jake Johnson faces Mike Hager in NC House District 113 primary. Key issues: budgets, taxes, and Helene recovery.
North Carolina reports a second measles case in Polk County, linked to South Carolina’s outbreak; child has recovered.
Tangie Morgan, Saluda’s mayor, manages the historic M.A. Pace store. U.S. 176’s closure isolates towns, affecting business.
North Carolina receives $213M to boost rural health care, focusing on workforce, mental health, and nutrition access.
Greensboro aids 200 displaced residents after apartment closure due to electrical hazards, offering housing and funds.
Duke Energy seeks an Early Site Permit from NRC for a potential nuclear site near Belews Creek to meet carbon goals.
A 211-acre forest in Randolph County is now protected from development, thanks to a local couple and a nonprofit.
North Carolina and 11 states won a lawsuit against FEMA over withheld grants, securing $17M for emergency response.
The Piedmont Land Conservancy conserved 600 acres of family farms and aims to preserve Guilford Woods next.
