Deadly NC plane crash kills NASCAR driver Greg Biffle
Investigators work to determine what caused a deadly plane crash in North Carolina on Thursday morning, Dec. 18, 2025. NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was among seven people killed. The aircraft reportedly turned back toward the airport, though the reason remains unclear. A passenger texted “emergency landing” shortly before the crash, but no mayday call was made. Three people on board held pilot licenses, and officials have not identified who was flying.
Fiery plane crash that killed NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and family captured in new video
Biffle and wife Cristina shared a daughter, Emma, 14, and a 5-year-old son, Ryder, all of whom were on board in the deadly crash.
Greg Biffle’s wife, kids among those killed in plane crash: ‘We are devastated’
A business jet crashed at a regional airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire and killing multiple people, including NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family. Here’s what we know.
Greg Biffle and family killed in North Carolina plane crash
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their son Ryder, and Greg's daughter Emma were killed when their jet crashed Thursday while landing at the Statesville Regional Airport. Others on the plane were also killed.
Wegmans mixed nuts recalled in 9 states due to potential salmonella contamination, FDA says
The recalled items were sold in multiple states, including New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Unattended candle sparks $325,000 house fire in North Carolina
An unattended candle sparked a December 5 house fire in Charlotte, North Carolina, causing an estimated $325,000 in damage, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
Shooting at North Carolina Christmas tree lighting leaves 4 people wounded
The remainder of the event was canceled after the shooting.
North Carolina driver says bald eagle dropped cat through her windshield: 'You may not believe me'
'I just had a bald eagle drop a cat through my windshield,' the driver told a dispatcher.
Why Monarchs are staying in the south, and how you can help
Scientists need winter monarch sightings because many butterflies stay in the Deep South instead of migrating to Mexico.
Father makes chilling confession about infant after 4 other children found dead outside North Carolina home
Wellington Delano Dickens III is charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder after the victims remains were found in a car trunk.
Trump administration's next immigration crackdown targets Charlotte
Federal officials could possibly send U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents into the city either this weekend or next week.
Manhunt for North Carolina man accused of killing grandmother, stabbing deputy
U.S. Marshals have joined the manhunt for a 24-year-old North Carolina man accused of killing his grandmother, burning her home to the ground and stabbing a deputy.
Atlanta keeps 8 Michelin stars, adds 7 new 'recommended' restaurants
The 2025 selection highlights 228 restaurants across 44 cuisine types, linking dining destinations for Southern road-trip travelers.
North Carolina man wanted for allegedly killing grandmother, attacking deputy
Dominic Connelly, 24, allegedly set his grandmother's house on fire, killing her, then fleeing in her car before abandoning the vehicle in New Bern.
Georgia man arrested for allegedly shooting at North Carolina home after tearing down Trump banner
Benjamin Campbell was extradited from Georgia following the Sept. 6 incident.
Daniel Naroditsky, 29-year-old chess grandmaster and educator, dies unexpectedly
Daniel Naroditsky, a 29-year-old chess grandmaster, educator, and beloved figure in the chess world, has died unexpectedly.
Fire chief’s dog sparks fire after chewing on lithium-ion battery
Newly released footage captures a dog accidentally starting a fire after chewing on a lithium-ion battery inside a North Carolina home.
Wife charged with attempted murder after allegedly lacing husband's drink with poison: police
Cheryl Harris Gates faces attempted murder charges for allegedly spiking her husband's Celsius energy drink with prescription medications in North Carolina.
North Carolina lawmaker hit with child sex charges, calls grow for immediate resignation
State Rep. Cecil Brockman faces statutory rape charges, bipartisan calls for immediate resignation.
5 homes collapse as hurricanes slam North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Five unoccupied homes have collapsed and been swept into the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina's Outer Banks.