FEMA denied North Carolina's request for the agency to match 100% of the state funds for Hurricane Helene cleanup, according to a letter.

Five North Carolina counties, all with Democrats in the office of sheriff, are on the Department of Homeland Security list of sanctuary jurisdictions. The counties of Buncombe, Chatham, Durham, Orange and Watauga are the only entries in the state-by-state listing.

The White House cut two federal programs in March that provide just over $1 billion in annual funding to school districts and food banks nationwide. Janet Shamlian reports on the impact.

MAY 28, 2025 - A group participates in a "RAFT For America" event on the French Broad River in western North Carolina. RAFT stands for Reuniting America by Fostering Trust and encourages people of different political ideologies to work together and find common ground. (Photo: WLOS Staff)

The Trump administration denied North Carolina's request for FEMA to cover 100 percent of the state's Hurricane Helene debris removal costs.

Current VA data shows on average, 22 veterans commit suicide every single day. Edwards says better reporting will help Congress pass legislation to improve mental health treatment for veterans and help surviving family members receive benefits they deserve.

The North Carolina Supreme Court has confirmed it was OK for a new law that shifted the power to appoint State Board of Elections members away from the Democratic governor to start being enforced earl

For this story, we're taking an at-times tongue-in-cheek look at common myths or misconceptions in the Port City.