Steps to take to file a tax extension in North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - For much of the country, it’s tax day. But if you live in North Carolina, you have until May 1 to file and pay due to Hurricane Helene disaster relief. If you think you’ll need more time, there are options out there. If you’re …

Is solar threatening North Carolina farms, or is there room for cooperation?

WAXHAW, N.C. — Every morning, when Jim Howie takes his cattle out to pasture, he’s following in family traditions that go back generations. His family’s owned this land just outside of downtown Waxhaw since the 1860s, and Howie says it’s always been used …

DOJ warns North Carolina’s Chinese-Americans of robocalls posing as officials

The Department of Justice is urging North Carolina's Chinese-American community, beware of robocalls from scammers speaking Chinese and pretending to be government officials, law enforcement officers, or healthcare workers. Officials say their office …

FEMA rejects disaster aid for Washington and North Carolina

"Washington communities have been waiting for months for the resources they need to fully recover from last winter's devastating storms, and this decision will cause further delay," said Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson.Office of the Governor The …

Encountering North Carolina wildlife in the spring: What you should know

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - With spring in full gear, wildlife continues to venture further and further out. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission put together a guide of what to do when encountering wild animals commonly seen in the spring. The …

Emails reveal Bill Belichick's girlfriend's involvement with North Carolina football: Report

Bill Belichick’s girlfriend may not be an official member of the North Carolina athletic department, but that hasn’t stopped her voice from being heard in Chapel Hill. The Athletic’s Matt Baker, through open records requests, obtained emails that Jordon …

Battleship North Carolina to be featured in new PBS special

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A new PBS half-hour special will feature a segment focusing on Battleship North Carolina. The special, State of Change: Living with Water, tells the stories of communities across the state working with nature to build resilience …

North Carolina judges weigh GOP law shifting election board control away from Democratic...

For nearly a decade, the Republican-dominated legislature has sought to erode or eliminate a governor's authority to appoint the board that administers elections. It's a practice set in state law over a century ago and results in members of the …

Watch out for Man-o-Wars along North Carolina beaches

Invasive bug species back in North Carolina this spring: What to know