North Carolina soldier dies in accident in Syria

A 22-year-old soldier from North Carolina has died in a rollover accident in Syria, the Defense Department said Saturday.

6 people shot after party at Salisbury restaurant, police say

Police are looking for a shooter after six people were shot following a late-night party at a Salisbury restaurant, police said.

Father accused of tackling student-athlete during wresting match

A father who came out of the stands and lunged at his son's opponent during a wrestling match on Saturday in Kannapolis, North Carolina is now facing charges.

NC kidnapping: Suspect in custody; mom, baby found safe

The violent incident occurred early Monday morning around 1:12 a.m. Authorities are searching for all three at this time. 

Man in fatigues filmed folding torn US flag

A man in military garb was caught on camera performing his patriotic duty at a Hope Mills, North Carolina, home after spotting a United States flag torn from its pole during storms and carefully folding it before placing it on the homeowner’s porch.

Not easy being green: North Carolina dog births unique puppy

Experts said there’s a normal explanation for the puppy’s coloration — and no, he wasn’t exposed to any gamma rays.

Army releases identity of person killed in Eloy training incident

Officials with the U.S. Army have released the identity of the soldier who died during a training exercise in Southern Arizona.

Students injured when storm tears down part of school in Clinton, North Carolina

Three fifth-grade students suffered injuries after a ‘microburst’ blew through Union Intermediate Elementary School in Clinton, North Carolina, during a storm on Monday, January 13.

Strangers plan memorial ride, funeral services for WWII vet without family

When Anthony Brown heard that nobody was claiming the body of 93-year-old Houston Howell Jr., he decided to get results for a man who gave so much to his country. 

North Carolina firefighter reunited with two dogs lost by I-270

On Sunday, the two dogs belonging to a North Carolina firefighter were discovered after a week of being lost and on their own in Maryland. The dogs ran from their owner after Brian Shelton's vehicle crashed as he was on his way to New York to meet his son for the holidays.