Polls give Biden an edge over Trump

Joe Biden is leading President Trump in several key battleground states despite the pandemic forcing him to cut back on campaigning. Polls show the former vice president leading Mr. Trump in Georgia and North Carolina, and even narrowly ahead in Texas. He continues the search for a running mate, with one-on-one interviews with potential candidates set to begin after July 4. Ed O'Keefe reports on the upcoming election, and the primaries some states held this week.

• Jun 27, 2020
• 03:14

Charlotte police shooting video

The National Guard and extra state troopers will remain in Charlotte, North Carolina until at least Sunday, as protests continue over the shooting death of a black man by a black police officer. Earlier Friday, Keith Lamont Scott's family released a video taken by his wife of the shooting. Police recovered a gun, but witnesses say they didn't see one. CBS News has not been able to independently authenticate the video. Errol Barnett reports from Charlotte.

• Sep 24, 2016
• 03:23

Man arrested in 2012 murder case of UNC student

Miguel Enrique Oliveras, 28, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of then-19-year-old Faith Hedgepeth.

• Sep 16, 2021

The Dish: Chef Ashley Christensen

Chef Ashley Christensen was born and raised in the state and grew up in a food-loving family. But she didn't know she'd make her cooking her career until her first culinary job at 21 years old. Since then, she's opened six acclaimed restaurants and, with her wife and business partner, is a co-author of two cookbooks including their latest, "It's Always Freezer Season." Jamie Wax reports.

• Sep 4, 2021
• 07:18

Voting rights restored for ex-felons in North Carolina

A three-judge panel in North Carolina has ruled to allow those with felony convictions to register to vote and cast ballots. This includes those who are on probation, parole, or post-release supervision. Daryl Atkinson, co-director of Forward Justice, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on the impact this ruling will have.

• Aug 31, 2021
• 07:22

Deadly North Carolina flooding leaves 20 missing

About 20 people are unaccounted for after deadly flash flooding in North Carolina. Jessi Mitchell has the latest on the search.

• Aug 19, 2021
• 01:45

Storm threatens Northeast with severe flooding

Dozens of people are missing after floods washed through North Carolina. Upstate New York and New England are under flood warnings as Tropical Storm Fred pushes north.

• Aug 18, 2021
• 00:31

North Carolina, a child bride destination, moves to change law

The proposed legislation​ would raise the minimum marriage age from 14 to 16 and limit the age difference between a 16-year-old and their spouse to four years.

• Aug 16, 2021

Data shows imbalance of election competitiveness in some states

New data from Ohio State found some of the most competitive battleground states for the presidential election have the least competitive House races. Stef Kight, a political reporter for Axios, which first obtained the data, explains.

• Jul 29, 2021
• 05:46

Fallout over Hannah-Jones' tenure decision

After a public battle with the University of North Carolina over tenure, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the creator of The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones announced exclusively on “CBS This Morning” Tuesday that she will not be joining the university this fall. Nikki Battiste reports on the fallout and the support pouring in for Hannah-Jones.

• Jul 7, 2021
• 05:48

Venomous spitting cobra on the loose in North Carolina neighborhood

According to the African Snakebite Institute, spitting cobras can "bite people and prey, and venom is easily injected."

• Jul 1, 2021

Deadly storm Claudette regains strength

Parts of the southern U.S. are on high alert as deadly storm Claudette continues its destructive path. It is being blamed for more than a dozen deaths, including 10 children, nine in one crash. CBS News digital journalist Jessi Mitchell joins CBSN with the latest.

• Jun 21, 2021
• 03:57

Body of 4th tuber found, 1 still missing after group goes over dam

The latest body recovered is that of a 7-year-old boy. A group of nine rafters floated over the dam on the Dan River in North Carolina. Four others were rescued.

• Jun 21, 2021

3 dead, 2 missing after tubers float over North Carolina dam

Four others were missing. A local official said most tubers or rafters get out and walk around the dam, which is marked by signs.

• Jun 18, 2021

Stroke of genius: Teen paddles toward history

“CBS This Morning” travels to the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina to check in with soon-to-be teen Olympic competitor Evy Leibfarth – who heads to Tokyo in July to race in Canoe and Kayak Slalom. She will be one of the first women to compete in the event's history. Mireya Villarreal reports.

• Jun 7, 2021
• 04:30

Trump addresses crowd in North Carolina

Former President Trump on Saturday spoke at a Republican event in North Carolina where he discussed the 2020 election and the future of the Republican party. Christina Ruffini has more.

• Jun 6, 2021
• 02:01

Trump returns to the political stage

Former President Donald Trump returned to the political stage with a speech at the North Carolina Republican Convention on Saturday. Nick Ochsner, chief investigative reporter at CBS affiliate WBTV in Charlotte, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to the overall message of Mr. Trump's address. Read more here.

• Jun 6, 2021
• 06:48

Trump speaks at North Carolina GOP convention

The former president continued to repeat falsehoods about the 2020 election, sowing divisions in his own party.

• Jun 6, 2021

Trump to speak at GOP event in North Carolina

Former President Donald Trump is set to make a rare public appearance at a Republican event held in North Carolina this Saturday night, where conservatives are expected to plan for their party’s future. Christina Ruffini has more.

• Jun 5, 2021
• 01:36

DA says Andrew Brown death was "justified"

A North Carolina district attorney overseeing the investigation into Andrew Brown's death showed sheriff's deputies' bodycam footage of an attempted drug bust to the public for the first time Tuesday. He claims the deputies were "justified" in killing Brown last month, but Brown's family says the videos tell a different story. Jeff Pegues reports.

• May 19, 2021
• 04:30

No charges for police in Andrew Brown Jr. shooting

A North Carolina prosecutor says no criminal charges will be brought against the sheriff's deputies who shot and killed Andrew Brown Jr. in April. District Attorney Andrew Womble said during a news conference Tuesday that the deputies were "justified" in the fatal shooting. CBS News' Jeff Pegues has the latest on the decision and joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain how the community in Elizabeth City is reacting.

• May 18, 2021
• 04:23

No charges for police in Andrew Brown Jr. shooting

The officers who used deadly force against Andrew Brown Jr. will not face charges in his shooting death in North Carolina. Jeff Pegues reports.

• May 18, 2021
• 03:17

Deputies "justified" in fatal shooting of Andrew Brown Jr., DA says

Deputies attempting to serve drug-related search and arrest warrants shot and killed Andrew Brown Jr. outside his Elizabeth City home on April 21.

• May 18, 2021

Andrew Brown Jr. shooting video released

Prosecutors in North Carolina said sheriff's deputies involved in last month's deadly shooting of a Black man were justified and would not face charges. District Attorney Andrew Womble showed bodycam footage that he said shows Andrew Brown Jr. was driving his car toward deputies when they opened fire. CBS News correspondent Michael George reports.

• May 18, 2021
• 01:39

DA: Shooting of Andrew Brown "was justified"

District Attorney Andrew Womble announced Tuesday that North Carolina sheriff's deputies will not face charges for the shooting of Andrew Brown Jr., a 42-year-old Black man whose death sparked protests last month. Womble said they were justified in opening fire as Brown drove towards officers who were attempted to serve a search warrant. Watch a portion of his news conference.

• May 18, 2021
• 10:07

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