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.

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

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

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


Two days of shootings leave two dead in North Carolina

By Wednesday, all six victims were listed in stable condition, but investigators had yet to identify any suspects or the vehicle involved.

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Star Wars Jedi named for hero student in U. of North Carolina shooting

The character is named Ri-Lee Howell and was first mentioned in the Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker visual dictionary, CNN reported.

Star Wars enthusiasts huddle with their lightsabers after participating in Earth Hour at Taguig City, Philippines, March 30, 2019

Two killed in shooting at North Carolina public works building

Police then located a deceased male employee believed to be the shooter's target, while an injured city employee was taken to a local hospital.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina in Orange County [file]

What ZOA’s legal victory at UNC means for Jewish students

On campuses across the country, many proud and informed Jewish students are effective advocates for Israel.

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NC House candidate invoked Schindler while supporting anti-LGBTQ policies

North Carolina's House of Representatives convenes as the legislature considers repealing the controversial HB2 law limiting bathroom access for transgender people in Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. on December 21, 2016.

Dep.of Education to probe N. Carolina conference on Gaza for anti-Israel bias

“In order for the Department to learn more about this matter, I have directed the Office of Postsecondary Education to examine the use of funds under this program.”

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks at the Conference of Mayors winter meeting in Washington

Landmark Jewish boarding high school closes due to financial issues

The American Hebrew Academy, a Jewish pluralistic boarding school in Greensboro, North Carolina, has closed effective immediately due to financial issues.

Students going to school

Two dead, suspect captured in shooting at University of North Carolina

"Run, Hide, Fight. Secure yourself immediately," the university announced.

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North Carolina mayor finds hometown reminder in Tel Aviv

Canton, North Carolina, Mayor Zeb Smathers said he was reminded of home when he saw a milk carton in Tel Aviv with an Evergreen Packaging symbol.

Tel Aviv beach in the summer.

North Carolina synagogue vandalized, culprit arrested

Burns, 57 years old, threw bricks at the Sha'arei Shalom synagogue in Cary, North Carolina, as well as paintied 'FU' on the door and vandalized vehicles.

The Star of David is seen on the facade of a synagogue in Paris France, December 10, 2018.