2 inmates escape from Farmville prison including man indicted on the murder of a NC deputy

Alder Marin-Sotelo, 26 and Bruce Callahan, 44 escaped “sometime" over the weekend from the Piedmont Regional Jail in Farmville, VA - according to the Prince Edward County Sheriff's Department. 

Ex-NFL player Chris Smith dead at 31: 'Rest in paradise'

Chris Smith was a fifth-round draft pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2014 after a standout career at Arkansas. He was on several NFL teams and played in the XFL this year.

Bear scare caught on North Carolina man’s security camera

The man was on his phone, relaxing, oblivious to the fact that he was seconds away from staring down a dangerous wild animal.

Watch: 1,000-year-old canoe pulled from North Carolina lake

A group of 13-year-old boys stumbled upon the ancient, 28-foot canoe while wading in Lake Waccamaw in the summer of 2021.

North Carolina state lawmaker switches parties, gives GOP supermajority

The party switch announced by Rep. Tricia Cotham, of Mecklenburg County, means Republicans now hold the 72 seats required in the 120-seat House to hold a veto-proof majority.

NC man wins $2 million lottery nearly 2 years after $1 million win

Pharris Frank, 41, recently won $2 million on a $20 scratch-off following a previous big win. “I called my wife and told her, ‘I did it again.’"

Amazon driver seen delivering package during reported armed police standoff

In a statement, Amazon said it prioritizes the safety of its drivers and was “looking into the specific circumstances” of the now-viral TikTok video.

That’s the spot: North Carolina bear enjoys scratching its back on tree in viral video

The video, which was captured by Debra Howell, shows the bear leaning against a tree while sliding its back up and down. The bear appears to be enjoying the experience.

More Oath Keepers found guilty in US Capitol riot

Conspiracy to obstruct Congress and obstruction of Congress both carry a sentence of up to 20 years behind bars.

North Carolina man charged with kidnapping, raping Dallas teen found in shed

Police say 34-year-old Jorge Camacho took a 13-year-old girl near her home in Dallas and committed multiple sex crimes against her before she was found locked in a shed more than 1,000 miles away on a property in North Carolina.

WATCH: North Carolina Women's Lacrosse Team Help Push Bus Unstuck in Fairfax

The Elon University Women’s Lacrosse team warmed up for match day by helping push their bus unstuck in Fairfax, Virginia, on February 22.