Leaders at health systems around the state say a combination of better medical care and larger stockpiles of protective gear mean they can handle surges in COVID-19 patients more effectively today than they could three months ago. But those same leaders warn that the additional capacity still has a

NC prison officials transferred more than 1,000 inmates between various prisons in April and May, at a time when they said inmate movement had been largely restricted. Experts say each inmate movement increased the risk of spreading the virus.

Nationwide, transparency advocates have pushed for the release of use-of-force records themselves, which provide far greater detail on each incident and the law enforcement officers involved.

Some medical experts expressed concern that resuming transfers would increase the chances that COVID-19 would be spread further inside the prisons.

Some viewed the now-tenured professor as untouchable because of first amendment protections of his free speech, but new questions about claims on Adams’ resume may be his undoing.

Donny Williams, Interim chief of the Wilmington Police Department, wrote in a Twitter post, Friday afternoon, that he was deeply troubled by what he saw happen to George Floyd.

"The heinous act perpetrated on George Floyd was reprehensible."

“The virus gets into a meat plant and that can turn disastrous,” one expert says.

A coalition of more than two dozen media outlets filed a lawsuit on Thursday seeking the release of a list of records related to COVID-19 that the state had, so far, refused to provide.

An investigation by the internal watchdog for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found “insufficient communication and coordination” within the agency allowed DuPont, and later Chemours, to discharge the toxic compound GenX into the Cape Fear River virtually unchecked for nearly a decade.

CFCC has repeatedly refused to disclose itemized legal bills, or to explain the surge in expenses, saying the bills are protected by attorney-client privilege. Public records law experts say otherwise.

Barbara Anne Stewart died May 7 at a Danville, Virginia, hospital at the age of 57, about a month after she tested positive for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

Incorrect tech support numbers posted on the internet lead to scammers trying to trick consumers into giving up their credit card information.

One week after the nurse died, prison officials began offering a limited run of free testing to staff members at off-site locations across the state.

An investigation into the conduct of Chemours at its Fayetteville Works plant did not result in federal criminal charges.

The 73rd annual Azalea Festival was canceled because of COVID-19.

When little testing is done, undetected cases of COVID-19 are inevitable, said one expert.

A Wilmington-based engineering firm is scheduled to begin drilling work this week in the Kelly area in Bladen County in what would mark the first significant work to bring a dike back into working order and protect citizens in the area from potential flooding dangers.

An analysis of state nursing home inspections and records of COVID-19 infections associated with nursing homes by the Washington Post reveals dozens of facilities had infection-related violations in the months before coronavirus infections.

An analysis of limited data provided by the state shows significant gaps exist in responses to the survey, sometimes from the state’s largest hospitals.

The Wilmington Police Department has arrested and charged a man in connection with a shooting Monday night.

Despite the urgent need for funding — the 2020 general election is less than six months away — North Carolina lawmakers have yet to substantively address requests made by the state board of elections.

After a shooting that occurred May 4, Elizabethtown police has launched a homicide investigation.

Statewide, cases at those facilities account for nearly 18% of all laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus and more than half of the total deaths reported in the state.

Unlike many other countries, the FDA doesn't require a "made in" label on drugs, even though the federal agency estimates 80% of the ingredients and 40% of the finished drugs are manufactured overseas.

When council came out of the closed session, Mayor Craig Caster stated, “In our closed session, our manager was given authorization to look into the allegations presented in the special meeting about the police department.”

Boiling Spring Lakes Commissioners have called a closed session meeting to discuss personnel, just days after receiving a complaint from a member of the police department alleging sexual harassment and uneven discipline polices by the new chief of police.

Nursing homes and other congregate care facilities are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19

With continued testing shortages, it may be some time before a clear idea of the death toll emerges.

Attorneys have filed a new lawsuit against NHCS regarding the alleged actions of a former teacher.

An amended complaint was filed Thursday, April 16.

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality announced Tuesday that it is requiring Chemours to make extensive revisions to the proposed Corrective Action Plan the company submitted in December.

Robocalls have turned from the usual social security fraud scams to coronavirus-related messages. The FTC says some are peddling fake products, and others are looking to cash in on stimulus checks.

Ventilator and equipment shortages have been the primary topics of conversation around COVID-19, but there appears to be a shortage of personnel as well.

Lupus patients say they are unable to get refills of their hydroxychloroquine after the announcement of clinical trials to study the drug for possible coronavirus treatment. Pharmacists say some doctors are writing prescriptions for friends and family members.

State Representative Carson Smith will serve as interim Emergency Management Coordinator for at least four months in Pender County.

WECT has joined with several other media outlets around the state to take a look at the testing process for COVID-19 as the number of cases of the novel coronavirus grows.

Statewide reporting collaborative tracking COVID-19 testing in N.C.

Travel insurance will cover cancellations in very limited situations, and pandemics aren't generally one of those. InvestigateTV looks at vacation refund policies.

InvestigateTV is monitoring coronavirus COVID-19 cases around the country and updating information here frequently.

Making the warrant public acts as a check on the incredible authority of the state. It's a testament to the value we put on our right to unreasonable search.

With coronavirus COVID-19 impacting the economy, financial experts give you ideas on how to focus on long-range planning.

InvestigateTV finds hand sanitizer and wipes with majorly inflated prices; state attorneys general ask consumers to report price gouging.

Attorneys have responded to the suit filed in December.

In addition to the Martin Center report, the New York City-based National Review Online has now picked up on the story, calling the situation at CFCC an “abuse of power.”

WECT has obtained search warrants that appear to detail the crimes against a seventh victim in the Peter Frank case. The alleged incidents happened prior to those that first reported against other students, and appear to be more serious.

A House subcommittee is considering making changes to insurance laws to stop car insurance companies from basing rates on factors like credit scores.

A New Hanover County judge has hired a law firm to go after political opponents of hers for distributing campaign materials about her past controversies. Judge Sandra Ray says the campaign flyers do not have the proper campaign advertising disclosures, and are factually inaccurate.

Despite a thrilling second half resulting in Kansas City’s first Super Bowl win in 50 years, it’s safe to say one of the most talked about aspects of the big game was the halftime performance featuring Jennifer Lopez and Shakira.

According to complainant Mike Korn, Ray confiscated campaign material Korn had handed out to a voter, including a pamphlet discouraging people from voting for Ray. Additionally, Korn indicates that Ray threatened legal action against him.

Drivers with less education or jobs that typically pay less may face higher car insurance rates, according to an industry insider.

Six of UNCW’s 30 Greek organizations are not in good standing with the university.

Nearly a year and a half after Hurricane Florence dumped catastrophic rainfall on Southeastern North Carolina, leaders in Bladen County are moving to prevent future damaging flooding in at least one part of the community.

Peter Frank's employment has been terminated by the board of education.

Service members who cancel their car insurance to serve overseas may come back to find higher rate quotes after telling companies they didn't have coverage because of deployment.

From using a specialized retirement plan to considering using a "robo advisor," experts explain how you can grow your retirement savings.

The movie is about DuPont’s contamination of drinking water in West Virginia; it hits very close to home for people in southeastern North Carolina worried about GenX contamination

A man noticed his insurance paid all of one medication, but then he discovered the federal government was billed hundreds more than market value.