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.”

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.

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

The first hurricane of 2025 in the Atlantic continued to track north of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands on Sunday morning, hitting those islands with heavy rain and gusty winds. Erin is expected to move away from the islands later today and begin to curve more to the north.

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.

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.

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

Travel center prototype marks start of store expansion for the state Wawa plans to build and open six to eight stores per year over the next eight to 10 years in North Carolina, reaching a total of 90 stores for the state.