Margarita mix-up at North Carolina Chili’s leaves customers with chemical burns
Several customers and employees at a North Carolina Chili’s restaurant were treated for chemical burns after margaritas were mistakenly prepared with a cleaning chemical.
Several customers and employees at a North Carolina Chili’s restaurant were treated for chemical burns after margaritas were mistakenly prepared with a cleaning chemical.
Explosion, fire at illegal North Carolina distillery leads to arrest
A North Carolina man was arrested after an explosion and fire at an illegal liquor distillery in Wilkes County, officials said.
A North Carolina man was arrested after an explosion and fire at an illegal liquor distillery in Wilkes County, officials said.
Two-time ‘Jeopardy!’ champion arrested on child porn charges while on probation: officials
A two-time "Jeopardy!" champion was arrested in North Carolina on allegations of possessing child pornography, roughly a year after a separate arrest.
A two-time "Jeopardy!" champion was arrested in North Carolina on allegations of possessing child pornography, roughly a year after a separate arrest.
Man convicted of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth 14 years after her death
Miguel Salguero Olivares was convicted of first-degree murder, rape, sexual offense and burglary in the 2012 killing of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth.
Miguel Salguero Olivares was convicted of first-degree murder, rape, sexual offense and burglary in the 2012 killing of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth.
68-year-old woman fatally struck by stray bullet while sitting on porch
A 68-year-old North Carolina woman was fatally struck by a stray bullet while sitting on her back porch in Gastonia, police said.
A 68-year-old North Carolina woman was fatally struck by a stray bullet while sitting on her back porch in Gastonia, police said.
Scam losses top $1 billion in North Carolina since 2021
Financial fraud and online scams cost North Carolina consumers over $1 billion over a five-year stretch, federal data reveals.
Financial fraud and online scams cost North Carolina consumers over $1 billion over a five-year stretch, federal data reveals.
Secret sex video rocks University of North Carolina at Charlotte fraternity, 1 arrested: Police
A 19-year-old man was arrested after allegedly recording a sexually explicit video of a University of North Carolina at Charlotte student without her consent and sharing it.
A 19-year-old man was arrested after allegedly recording a sexually explicit video of a University of North Carolina at Charlotte student without her consent and sharing it.
Years of racist text messages prompt resignations, possible firings of 6 Charlotte police officers
Six Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department officers are under investigation after internal affairs uncovered a series of racist and discriminatory text messages exchanged over several years, CMPD Chief Estella D. Patterson said Thursday.
Six Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department officers are under investigation after internal affairs uncovered a series of racist and discriminatory text messages exchanged over several years, CMPD Chief Estella D. Patterson said Thursday.
Mother charged with murder in daughter’s death after autopsy cites neglect
A North Carolina mother faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of her 13-year-old daughter, who was found inside a High Point home in October 2025.
A North Carolina mother faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of her 13-year-old daughter, who was found inside a High Point home in October 2025.
Marine Corps Osprey catches fire during exercise in North Carolina; 4 injured
A U.S. Marine Corps aircraft carrying four service members burst into flames Thursday following a hard landing during a training mission in North Carolina.
A U.S. Marine Corps aircraft carrying four service members burst into flames Thursday following a hard landing during a training mission in North Carolina.
Army Special Operations soldier dies after Nevada training accident
A U.S. Army Special Operations soldier died after suffering injuries during an airborne training event in Nevada. Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Frakes, 34, was identified as the soldier.
A U.S. Army Special Operations soldier died after suffering injuries during an airborne training event in Nevada. Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Frakes, 34, was identified as the soldier.
2 North Carolina deputies shot, suspect deceased
Authorities in North Carolina confirmed that two Lenoir County sheriff’s deputies were wounded Friday in the line of duty.
Authorities in North Carolina confirmed that two Lenoir County sheriff’s deputies were wounded Friday in the line of duty.
North Carolina police stop two men 'driving' couch on a public roadway
Police in North Carolina made an unusual type of traffic stop last weekend.
Police in North Carolina made an unusual type of traffic stop last weekend.
Sinema’s ex-lover had 'large' knife, threatened to 'take her down' before arrest at Cheesecake Factory: police
Kyrsten Sinema’s ex-bodyguard is back behind bars after taking a "military-style" knife to a Phoenix gun shop and threatening to "take her down" just days after allegedly trashing her home.
Kyrsten Sinema’s ex-bodyguard is back behind bars after taking a "military-style" knife to a Phoenix gun shop and threatening to "take her down" just days after allegedly trashing her home.
Man from India accused of traveling to US to contact minor after online relationship
A 31-year-old Mumbai man was arrested in Davidson County after investigators said he concealed his identity online, posed as a younger male and traveled to the United States to contact a juvenile girl.
A 31-year-old Mumbai man was arrested in Davidson County after investigators said he concealed his identity online, posed as a younger male and traveled to the United States to contact a juvenile girl.
Ex-Glendale police commander indicted on sexual exploitation charges: Court docs
We now know the charges a former Glendale Police commander is facing, a day after the city said the man is no longer with the department.
We now know the charges a former Glendale Police commander is facing, a day after the city said the man is no longer with the department.
Patrol sergeant accused of murdering sheriff’s captain in yearslong romantic dispute over woman they dated
A North Carolina highway patrol sergeant has been indicted in the murder of a sheriff’s captain following a years-long romantic dispute involving a woman both officers dated, according to authorities.
A North Carolina highway patrol sergeant has been indicted in the murder of a sheriff’s captain following a years-long romantic dispute involving a woman both officers dated, according to authorities.
Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba just days after Louisiana child's death
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.