These articles discuss the various summer hazards that people in North Carolina may face, such as extreme heat, snake encounters and wildlife in unexpected places. They offer practical tips on how to prevent or respond to these dangers, focusing on safety and awareness for both people and pets.

North Carolina Tar Heels star Caleb Wilson has a new, massive NIL deal. The forward has reportedly signed a multi-year and multimillion-dollar shoe deal with New Balance. Caleb Wilson came to North Carolina as a five-star recruit in the Class of 2025.

In signing One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Trump approved more than $900 billion in cuts to Medicaid over the next decade.

At least 18 youth summer camps across North Carolina stand on or are very near federally designated floodways and flood zones, according to state and federal maps reviewed by The News & Observer. Three of those are located in high flood risk areas, as defined by federal regulators.

CSX said the train was part of its fleet and was pulling 28 cars loaded with coal. The train line said nobody was hurt and no chemical leaks or spills occurred. It is unclear why the train went off the tracks. CSX said it had crews working Monday morning to clear the railroad “as safely and quickly as possible.”

Tennessee stuns No. 1 North Carolina as Shae O’Rourke scores twice, leading the Lady Vols to a historic 2–0 win in their 2025 season opener.

On Sunday at 2 p.m. a coastal flood watch was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC valid from Tuesday noon until Friday 8 a.m. The watch is for East Carteret, Northern Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island.

A long battle over the pro-slavery words on a Tyrrell County statue intensifies as the Trump administration reclaims Confederate imagery.

The Citizen Times and Times-News have ranked all 32 WNC high school football teams for the 2025 NCHSAA, NCISAA season. Here's our list.

Before the 2025 Western North Carolina high school football season, you get to choose the best player in the preseason. Vote in our poll.