10-foot white shark pings near NC beach before spring break
As spring break approaches, a 10-foot, 689-pound juvenile female white shark named CAYO was detected March 7 swimming “tight to the beach” near Emerald Isle.
As spring break approaches, a 10-foot, 689-pound juvenile female white shark named CAYO was detected March 7 swimming “tight to the beach” near Emerald Isle.
North Carolina state trooper killed in wrong-way crash
North Carolina State Trooper Steven J. Perry was killed in a crash while on duty over the weekend.
North Carolina State Trooper Steven J. Perry was killed in a crash while on duty over the weekend.
North Carolina woman arrested nearly 50 years after baby found dead in landfill
Nearly five decades after a newborn baby girl was found dead in a trash bag at a Columbus County, North Carolina, landfill, authorities have arrested 69-year-old Cathy McKee.
Nearly five decades after a newborn baby girl was found dead in a trash bag at a Columbus County, North Carolina, landfill, authorities have arrested 69-year-old Cathy McKee.
North Carolina woman missing since 2001 found alive, seeks privacy
A North Carolina woman who vanished in 2001 has been found alive and well more than two decades later.
A North Carolina woman who vanished in 2001 has been found alive and well more than two decades later.
NC neo-Nazi gets max sentence for antisemitic threats against Georgia official, rabbi
A North Carolina man who threatened a Georgia representative and rabbi threatening use of "Zyklon B" gas has been sentenced.
A North Carolina man who threatened a Georgia representative and rabbi threatening use of "Zyklon B" gas has been sentenced.
Inquiry begun after American Airlines flight reports mysterious blue light while trying to land
An American Airlines flight reported seeing a mysterious blue light while preparing to land at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
An American Airlines flight reported seeing a mysterious blue light while preparing to land at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Former NASCAR legend, Greg Biffle, was not flying jet when it crashed, NTSB preliminary report says
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report that Greg Biffle, former NASCAR driver, was not the one flying his jet when it crashed last month.
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report that Greg Biffle, former NASCAR driver, was not the one flying his jet when it crashed last month.
Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Daniel Naroditsky, chess grandmaster, cause of death revealed
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, 29, was found dead at his North Carolina home on Oct. 19, and a toxicology report was recently released.
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, 29, was found dead at his North Carolina home on Oct. 19, and a toxicology report was recently released.
FBI captures Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive in Mexico sought over 2016 murder of NC co-worker
The FBI has arrested Alejandro Rosales Castillo, a Ten Most Wanted fugitive since 2017, in Mexico in connection with the 2016 murder of his former co-worker.
The FBI has arrested Alejandro Rosales Castillo, a Ten Most Wanted fugitive since 2017, in Mexico in connection with the 2016 murder of his former co-worker.
Walk for Peace continues after brief reunion with Aloka the 'Peace Dog'
Buddhist monks continue their Walk for Peace through North Carolina after reuniting with Aloka, the “Peace Dog," following his surgery.
Buddhist monks continue their Walk for Peace through North Carolina after reuniting with Aloka, the “Peace Dog," following his surgery.
Violent repeat offender accused of killing teacher as 911 call revealed her final moments: report
The final moments of a beloved North Carolina teacher were captured on a frantic 911 call as a repeat offender allegedly broke into her home and killed her.
The final moments of a beloved North Carolina teacher were captured on a frantic 911 call as a repeat offender allegedly broke into her home and killed her.
Aloka the 'Peace Dog' recovering from surgery, will rejoin monks' walk to D.C.
Aloka the "Peace Dog" is recovering from successful surgery to repair ligament damage in his right rear leg.
Aloka the "Peace Dog" is recovering from successful surgery to repair ligament damage in his right rear leg.
'Ding-dong ditch' prank erupts in gunfire, leaving juvenile shot and homeowner under arrest: police
Craig Steven Mason allegedly fired multiple rounds at a vehicle carrying juveniles playing "ding-dong ditch," striking one in the leg, police say.
Craig Steven Mason allegedly fired multiple rounds at a vehicle carrying juveniles playing "ding-dong ditch," striking one in the leg, police say.
North Carolina teacher killed by home intruder while on phone with 911, police say
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and felony burglary in the killing of a North Carolina teacher who was attacked inside her home while calling 911.
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and felony burglary in the killing of a North Carolina teacher who was attacked inside her home while calling 911.
Truck driver charged with bank robbery after claiming C-4 explosives, firing on officers: feds
Willie Edward McGee Jr. allegedly stole $3,234 from First Citizens Bank before shootout with Rocky Mount police
Willie Edward McGee Jr. allegedly stole $3,234 from First Citizens Bank before shootout with Rocky Mount police
Truck driver charged with bank robbery after claiming C-4 explosives, firing on officers: feds
Willie Edward McGee Jr. allegedly stole $3,234 from First Citizens Bank before getting into a shootout with Rocky Mount police.
Willie Edward McGee Jr. allegedly stole $3,234 from First Citizens Bank before getting into a shootout with Rocky Mount police.
FBI disrupts alleged ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting NC grocery store
Prosecutors say Christian Sturdivant, 18, of Mint Hill, N.C., allegedly plotted an attack on New Year's Eve in support of the Islamic State terrorist group.
Prosecutors say Christian Sturdivant, 18, of Mint Hill, N.C., allegedly plotted an attack on New Year's Eve in support of the Islamic State terrorist group.
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.
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.
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.