North Carolina

Multiple questions remain in plane crash that killed NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, six others

Investigators are still working to determine who was piloting the private jet and what caused the crash that killed NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and six others in North Carolina.

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National Transportation Safety Board investigators view the wreckage of a Cessna 550 business jet after several people, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, were killed in a crash during severe weather, at Statesville Regional Airport in Statesville, North Carolina, December 19, 2025.
FORMER NASCAR Cup Series driver, Greg Biffle waves to fans as he walks onstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 31, 2025 in Darlington, South Carolina.

Seven dead in plane crash including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle

The North Carolina Highway Patrol said it is believed that Greg Biffle and family members were among those killed, but because of a post-crash fire, a formal confirmation has not been completed.

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People wave Palestinian flags as they protest in support of Palestinians amid the ongoing war between Israel and the militant Hamas group in the Gaza Strip, outside an event attended by the US vice president on April 4, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

NC activists claimed ‘victory’ in their Israel-divestment push, state treasury says they are wrong

Several pro-Palestinian groups in North Carolina touted the state pension fund’s sale of $6.7 million in Israeli government bonds as a “victory.”

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Memphis Safe Task Force, a multi-agency initiative, with members of the National Guard, and agents from over 13 federal agencies patrol on Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee, US, October 31, 2025.

Tennessee state judge blocks National Guard deployment to Memphis amid 130 arrests in Charlotte

A Tennessee judge has blocked Governor Bill Lee's National Guard deployment to Memphis, citing concerns over its legality under state law.

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Raids in Charlotte lead to 81 arrests, escalating Trump’s deportation crackdown

"everyone wants to be safe in their community, but the actions of too many federal agents are doing the exact opposite in Charlotte.", said North Carolina Governor Josh Stein.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025ByREUTERS
Federal agents gather outside 26 Federal Plaza (Jacob K. Javits Federal Building), where migrants who were detained during a raid in Lower Manhattan by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were brought in, in Manhattan, New York, US, October 21, 2025.

DHS conducts immigration raids in Charlotte as crackdown expands

DHS, which oversees US Customs and Border Protection, did not provide details on the operation, including how many law enforcement officers took part or the number of people detained.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025ByREUTERS
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agent prepares to arrest alleged undocumented immigrants in Salem, Mass., June 19, 2018.

Trump cites Ukrainian woman's murder in push for broad crime crackdown

Donald Trump intensified his commitment to reducing violent crime rates across the United States after the North Carolina train stabbing.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025ByREUTERS
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks to the White House Religious Liberty Commission at the Museum of the Bible, in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 8, 2025

Jerry Seinfeld compares 'Free Palestine' movement to Ku Klux Klan in surprise university speech

The famed comedian made the speech before introducing former Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jerry Seinfeld and his family lend their support to the families of hostages and missing persons

BDS bagels? A bagel shop backed out of a Jewish food festival over Israel, then regret set in

After backlash for pulling out of a Jewish festival, a bagel shop owner apologizes, acknowledging his mistake and pledging to rebuild trust.

MARCH 12, 2025ByPHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
A bagel store in Durham, North Carolina, found itself in hot water after backing out of a Jewish food festival over Israel.

Siblings claim mysterious hijacker D.B. Cooper is their father

The story of D.B. Cooper is largely considered one of the great unsolved mysteries in FBI history.

DECEMBER 11, 2024BySHIR PERETS
A side by side of Richard McCoy and the description of D.B. Cooper.

UNC chants of 'no more Hillel' met with cheers on campus - opinion

UNC rally sparks backlash as Students for Justice in Palestine chant “no more Hillel,” criticizing Jewish campus presence, drawing accusations of antisemitism and campus division.

OCTOBER 29, 2024ByEDWARD HALPERIN
A PRO-PALESTINIAN protester uses a bullhorn during a demonstration on the UC Berkeley campus on Monday.

Building a sukkah doesn’t make sense this year in Asheville, North Carolina - opinion

I am not building a sukkah this year because I just spent two weeks cooking and eating every meal outside. It was hard and frustrating.

OCTOBER 16, 2024ByJOANIE TERRIZZI/JTA
A helicopter flies near damaged buildings following the passing of Hurricane Helene, in Bat Cave, North Carolina, U.S., September 30, 2024.

What to know about Josh Stein, the Jewish attorney outpolling Mark Robinson in NC governor’s race

Stein would be North Carolina’s first Jewish governor, and a groundswell of support for him could prove to be a potential obstacle for Donald Trump’s bid to retake the White House.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024ByANDREA COOPER/JTA
Josh Stein, then a candidate for North Carolina attorney general, speaks during Get Out the Vote at The Fillmore Charlotte on Nov. 6, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

RNC chair denies antisemitism in Republican party after viral Carlson holocaust revision interview

Republican National Convention Chair Michael Whatley defends the GOP against antisemitism allegations, despite controversy surrounding Tucker Carlson's interview.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
Tucker Carlson speaking with attendees at the 2020 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Top 7 North Carolina Small Business Insurance Options

Discover the top 7 small business insurance options in North Carolina for 2024. Protect your business with the best coverage tailored to your needs.

JULY 28, 2024ByAHAD WASEEM