North Carolina detention officer killed; inmate escapes medical transport
Inmate Kelvin Simmons fatally shot Officer Francisco Flattes during a medical transport after overpowering him and seizing a firearm.
Gardener accused of throwing wild party at client’s home while they’re on vacation
A gardener in North Carolina was arrested after hosting a large unauthorized party at his client’s home while they were away on vacation.
Photos: Blue Ridge Parkway repairs progressing 9 months after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene caused significant damage to the Blue Ridge Parkway in September 2024.
Pilot killed in small plane crash was trying to avoid turtle on runway
A turtle on the runway is believed to have caused a fatal plane crash in North Carolina.
Treasured discoveries surface as North Carolina lake is drained during Helene revitalization
The clean-up effort around North Carolina’s Lake Lure has uncovered long-lost relics including a 1920s Model T-style truck and a 32-foot wooden boat named "Pooh Bear."
Trump visits Fort Bragg amid criticism over military deployment in response to immigration protests
President Donald Trump is set to speak at Fort Bragg on Tuesday to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, as he faces backlash for deploying the military in response to immigration protests in Los Angeles.
Parents charged after 7-year-old son killed in car accident
The boy’s older brother was with him when he attempted to cross a busy intersection in North Carolina.
NHC tracking first potential tropical system of 2025 off Florida's eastern coast
The National Hurricane Center is tracking the first area for potential tropical development for the 2025 season off Florida's eastern coast.
North Carolina mass shooting: 12 shot in Hickory
A deadly shooting broke out at a large house party overnight in North Carolina.
Delta flight's 2023 landing without nose gear explained in final report
NTSB report finds nose gear failure on Boeing 717-200 was caused by a fatigue fracture linked to manufacturing defects.
Alligator with ball stuck in mouth spotted on NC golf course
An alligator showed up to tee time at a golf course in North Carolina with a soccer ball stuck in its mouth.
Decapitated dolphin found in North Carolina; $20K reward offered
Investigators are trying to find the person or people who decapitated a dolphin on a North Carolina island.
NC college student killed by 'career criminal' in random SC home invasion: police
A 22-year-old North Carolina college student is dead after a man allegedly broke into her friend's home in South Carolina over the weekend and shot her in the chest after stealing several credit cards.
UNC refutes report that Jordon Hudson, Bill Belichick's girlfriend, is barred from football facility
Hudson and Belichick made their relationship public last year.
North Carolina couple caught with enough fentanyl to kill 13,000: cops
Two people were arrested last week in North Carolina after deputies discovered a quantity of fentanyl large enough to "potentially kill 13,000 people," authorities said.
Whale euthanized after beaching on Hilton Head Island
Officials say the 20-ton, 31-foot long whale came ashore near the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort on Hilton Head Island on Saturday afternoon.
16-year-old becomes youngest to receive Ph.D. in the US, university claims
Mike Wimmer was also running three companies while getting his Ph.D. “I’ve learned over time to have a really good balance of that work and school, as well as personal time.”
Watch: Mama black bear spotted with rambunctious cubs in North Carolina neighborhood
A mama bear and her four cubs were caught on camera exploring a backyard in Asheville, North Carolina.
North Carolina officer becomes nation's first lightning death of 2025 after being struck while fishing
Santonio Catoe was struck by lightning while fishing on April 11, based on information from the National Weather Service and the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections.
North Carolina cafe's story mirrors many hit by Hurricane Helene
It has been six months since Hurricane Helene devastated parts of North Carolina.