North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has decided not to appeal a trial court's decision to dismiss one of his legal challenges ...

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Rachel Raper, the Director of Elections for Orange County, North Carolina.They spoke about the unique way the state tracks and traces back ...

Officers with the State Bureau of Investigation and the Cherokee Indian Police Department arrested Swain County Sheriff ...

A tragic small‑plane crash near Sanford Raleigh Executive Jetport claimed the lives of a local family on Monday afternoon. Passengers included Travis and Candace Buchanan, both ...

More than a dozen candidates in Mecklenburg County have already thrown their names into the hat for the November election after filing opened on Monday.

Former Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran, charged with multiple crimes including sexual battery and assault on a female, leaves the courtroom following his hearing July 1, 2025.

Swain County’s Board of Commissioners said it is working to appoint a new sheriff, who will serve in Cochran’s position for the remainder of his term, which is up for election next year.

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran has retired, according to the board of commissioners in Bryson City. It came a week after he was arrested on sexual assault charges.

The Swain County sheriff notified county commissioners July 1 that he will retire immediately, as police continue to investigate alleged misconduct.

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran notified county commissioners July 1 that he will retire, just days after his arrest under sexual battery and related charges.