13+ hour, 9+ min ago  (469+ words) GREENSBORO, N. C. (WTVD) -- Vicks Vapo Rub, the nation's top-selling over-the-counter cough and cold brand, traces its roots to North Carolina over 130 years ago and began with a dad's effort to comfort his sick child. The product was developed in the 1890s by…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (127+ words) DURHAM, N. C. (WTVD) -- Former Miss North Carolina 2024 Carrie Everett passed away Monday morning after being diagnosed with cancer. According to family, Everett passed away in the Seattle, WA area surrounded by family and friends. Everett was diagnosed in 2024 an aggressive form…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (209+ words) BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N. C. (WTVD) -- The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission will carry a small piece of North Carolina with them when they venture beyond Earth's orbit next year. The mission's official patch, designed by the four astronauts assigned to Artemis…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (274+ words) ROCKY MOUNT, N. C. (WTVD) -- Vice President JD Vance will make a trip to North Carolina on Friday, where the economy is expected to be the central theme. The event is being held in Rocky Mount at the Power House. A vice…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (257+ words) CHAPEL HILL, N. C. -- Pittsburgh Panthers (9-16, 2-10 ACC) at North Carolina Tar Heels (19-5, 7-4 ACC) Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Saturday, 2 p. m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh hits the road against No. 11 North Carolina looking to break its three-game road losing streak. The Tar Heels are 14-0 in…...

3+ mon, 23+ hour ago  (466+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WTVD) -- In central North Carolina, we experience four types of winter precipitation: rain, snow, sleet, and freezing rain. How do these forms of precipitation occur? All precipitation begins as snow. As it falls through above-freezing air, it melts. If…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (168+ words) WILMINGTON, Del. -- Delaware state police say a trooper was killed in what officials said was an active shooter situation at a DMV facility in New Castle County on Tuesday afternoon. The suspect in this incident is also dead, Gov. Matt…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (562+ words) "North Carolina remains a top state for film, and these grants enable us to continue our strong tradition of TV and film production excellence," Governor Josh Stein said. Netflix's 'Hunting Wives' among productions shot in North Carolina bringing boost state…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (252+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina schools are seeing positive changes thanks to new cellphone policies aimed at improving student focus and well-being. A report from Governor Josh Stein's Advisory Council for Student Safety and Well-Being highlighted the benefits of cellphone-free classrooms,…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (294+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina is hosting two special guests this Thanksgiving: Gobble, the 2025 National Thanksgiving Turkey, and his alternate, Waddle. After receiving a Presidential pardon, the two birds will retire at NC State University, marking the second time the university…...