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.

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.”

Fort Bragg name changed back from Fort Liberty

The short-lived existence of Fort Liberty came to an end Friday. Fort Bragg is officially known as Fort Bragg again.

Delta flight bound for Atlanta from Charlotte forced to return to airport

A Delta flight bound for Atlanta returned to Charlotte shortly after takeoff Wednesday due to a mechanical issue; all passengers and crew were safe.

NC Amber Alert: Azalea Strifle found safe

Authorities in North Carolina have issued an Amber Alert for a 15-year-old girl.