North Carolina pastor attempted to stick wife's co-worker's head into deep fryer: police

A High Point, North Carolina, pastor was arrested last week after allegedly assaulting and attempting to push his wife’s co-worker’s head into a McDonald’s deep fryer, according to police.

Duke University faces lawsuit as former student alleges sexual assault by faculty member

A former Duke University Ph.D. student, known as "John Doe," has filed a federal lawsuit against the institution, accusing a faculty member, identified as "Professor X," of sexual assault.

North Carolina traffic stop uncovers enough fentanyl to kill 27 million people

In a significant development, a routine traffic stop in North Carolina unveiled a staggering amount of fentanyl, enough to potentially cause the death of 27 million people, exceeding the state's population.

Disney's Storyliving eyes North Carolina for next residential community

Disney's Storyliving plans to expand its residential community venture with "Asteria" in Chatham County, North Carolina. Set amidst the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill area, the 1,500-acre community will offer 4,000 homes, blending metropolitan amenities with small-town charm.

North Carolina Rep. McHenry, key in House speaker deadlock, won't run in 2024

McHenry, who was first elected to the House in 2004 at age 29, unveiled his surprise decision as candidate filing started this week in North Carolina.

Madalina Cojocari: Whereabouts of missing North Carolina girl still unknown one year later

November 21 marks the solemn one-year anniversary of the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari, an 11-year-old girl from North Carolina. Despite exhaustive efforts by authorities, Madalina's whereabouts remain unknown, with her parents becoming central figures in the investigation.

Balloon kills whale in North Carolina

The whale calf was stranded and spotted by people at a North Carolina beach.

Walter Davis, Suns all-time leading scorer, dies at 69

Walter Davis, a five-time NBA All-Star who had his number retired by the Phoenix Suns, has died. He was 69.

McDonald's worker fatally shoots woman amid restaurant argument: Police

Hendersonville, North Carolina authorities arrested a man after an argument overflowed into the McDonald's restaurant where he worked at on Monday morning.

North Carolina angler's colorful puddingwife catch may set world record in saltwater fishing

Connor Stone, 30, is on the verge of potentially setting a world record in the world of saltwater fishing. In a remarkable catch made back in July, Stone reeled in a vibrant and exotic puddingwife fish.

Tropical Storm Ophelia blasts mid-Atlantic coast after North Carolina landfall as power outages climb

The fierce winds on the East Coast have caused over 50,000 power outages so far, and those numbers are expected to climb as the tropical storm-force gusts cause property damage and topple trees and power lines.

Hurricane Watch issued for North Carolina coast ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia’s powerful impacts, landfall

Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen organized and strengthened into Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday as it moves toward North Carolina. A Hurricane watch has been issued for parts of eastern North Carolina due to the storm reaching near hurricane strength.