Miss North Carolina USA loses crown after organizer condemns 'racism, homophobia, transphobia'

Miss North Carolina USA was stripped of her crown weeks before the Miss USA pageant after organizers cited an extended pattern of conduct violating the organization's standards.

Trump administration moves to decertify Kentucky organ donation group

The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life.

Athens gang unit seizes 6 machine guns, 11 pounds of marijuana in raid

Three men were arrested after an investigation led to a drug bust and seizure of multiple firearms, according to the Athens-Clark County Police Department.

Atlanta police officer arrested following domestic incident

An Atlanta police officer was placed on non-enforcement duty after surrendering at the Fulton County Jail on a misdemeanor warrant Monday, according to the Atlanta Police Department.

Alleged serial robber known as ‘master of disguise’ faces federal charges

A 33-year-old man known as the 'master of disguise' was arraigned in federal court on Thursday on a 20-count indictment after he allegedly robbed 10 metro Atlanta businesses at gunpoint while in different disguises.

New Mexico sues federal government for release of Epstein files

New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, alleging the federal agency unlawfully refused to hand over unredacted documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Person shot near Turner Hill Road in DeKalb County, police say

DeKalb County police officers are investigating a shooting that left one person injured on Thursday afternoon near Turner Hill Road.

Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab, will continue recovery at home

Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue intensive physical therapy at home following a fall that led to weeks of treatment.

Dallas Shooting: Dallas ISD officer wounded in Sam's Club parking lot

A Dallas ISD police officer was shot while trying to help someone near the Walmart and Sam’s Club stores in Northwest Dallas on Thursday morning.

Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit against Rebecca Hill dismissed by judge who says clerk doesn’t owe him for defense

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by Alexander Murdaugh seeking to recover $600,000 in legal expenses from the county clerk accused of interfering with the jury in his murder trial.

Person shot at Fayetteville Ford dealership; 1 arrested

One person was shot Thursday morning at the Ford dealership in Fayetteville, according to officials.

Rep. Chuck Edwards ends campaign after ethics committee cites inappropriate conduct

North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured.

4 Georgia men sentenced to prison in $17.5M tax fraud scheme

Four Georgia men who conspired to steal millions in pandemic relief funds designed for struggling small businesses and workers have been sentenced to federal prison, federal officials announced.