North Carolina husband kills wife over alleged cheating before chilling Facebook confession in murder-suicide
A North Carolina husband killed his wife and confessed to the murder in a chilling Facebook post before turning the gun on himself in a bizarre murder-suicide.
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North Carolina man posts chilling confession on Facebook moments after killing wife over alleged affair
Police were called to the scene moments after the post went live but they were too late - officers found the body of Cathleen Lesniak, 59, and her 63-year-old husband George Lesniak
North Carolina Forest Service warns of increased wildfire risk
As all of Southeast North Carolina faces a drought – with some communities in a severe drought – the North Carolina Forest Service is warning people around the state about a risk for wildfires.
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Claims about FEMA, North Carolina, and $2 billion earmarked for migrants originated on parody pages
But claims President Donald Trump has directed FEMA to disburse $2 billion in funds initially earmarked for migrants originated on a self-described satire site.
Wildfires force evacuation in North Carolina
The White House is rescinding its memo that called for a freeze on federal grants and loans. First responders in McDowell County are asking people to evacuate because of a wildfire that's out of control.
NC Senators and congressmen collaborate on bill to aid private road recovery in NC
Members of North Carolina's congressional delegation introduced a bill that's aimed at rebuilding private roads and bridges damaged by Helene.
ENC lawmaker proposes bill that would change college degree requirements
The bill titled the NC REACH Act would require students at community colleges and UNC schools to take three credit hours of instruction in American History or American Government in order to graduate.
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No. 7 Cherokee routs A.C. Reynolds, continues pursuit of second straight title
With second-leading scorer Joscelyn Stamper on the bench three minutes in with foul trouble and leading-scorer Whitney Rogers not playing, Cherokee still defeated reigning 3A west regional runner-up A.C. Reynolds handily, 83-52.
Deputies: Missing father, 2 sons found safe in Texas
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office said a missing father and his young sons were found safe in Texas on Wednesday. Deputies said James Brewington and his two children, six-year-old Jedidiah and five-year-old Martin, were reported missing Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Fire crews battle ‘out of control’ wildfire east of Asheville, people are told to evacuate
The 150-acre fire started after a tree fell on a power line on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, an area already recovering from Helene.
Trump foreign aid pause not contingent on domestic hurricane, fire recovery | Fact check
Trump signed an executive order to pause foreign development aid. The order doesn't mention Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee or California.
Wreck on US-17 shuts down lanes
A wreck at 17 Northbound at I-140 has shut down all lanes, according to a Facebook post from the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. Drivers are advised to expect delays. WECT has reached out to the North Carolina Highway Patrol for more information.