North Carolina

Cafeteria worker ‘fell to my knees’ after winning $2M scratch-off prize

February 6, 2023 1:44pm MST

A North Carolina woman hopes to live comfortably with a new car and business after becoming a millionaire.

Florida murder suspect arrested in missing Lyft driver's car after North Carolina police chase

February 6, 2023 7:52am MST

The search is on for a Gary Levin, 74, after a man who was wanted in connection with a murder was arrested in his car. Levin's family has been unable to reach him for a week.

Where people moved in 2022: Florida showed gains, California showed declines

January 30, 2023 3:58pm MST

This was the first time since 1957 that Florida’s population grew faster than anywhere else across the U.S.

She closed her eyes and blindly picked lottery numbers. It worked.

January 30, 2023 1:02pm MST

“I had to go with my gut and my gut said to just close my eyes and pick,” the North Carolina woman said.

Teen bull rider dies on first attempt in North Carolina rodeo

January 30, 2023 11:55am MST

Family members said the 14-year-old grew up loving the sport and got his first chance over the weekend, which ended in a terrible tragedy.

School bus driver wins $150,000 on $5 scratch-off and plans to pay off mortgage

January 30, 2023 5:04am MST

Paula Harris, a 59-year-old school bus driver in North Carolina, said she also hopes to use the winnings to help out her kids.

Bystander dives into chilly river to rescue small dog swept up by 'turbulent' current

January 27, 2023 12:21pm MST

The miniature poodle mix and its owner were happily reunited after the story of the animal’s rescue made the local news.

Man charged with murder in death of Home Depot worker, 83, after shoplifting incident: police

January 26, 2023 9:53am MST

Police in North Carolina have arrested the man they said was caught on security video shoving an elderly Home Depot employee out of the way during a theft back in October who later died from his injuries.

Video: Officer's body-worn camera stopped suspect's bullet

January 25, 2023 9:28am MST

Dramatic video released by police in North Carolina shows how a body-worn camera stopped an officer from being shot while serving an involuntary commitment order.

Puppy deemed ‘too big’ finds home after 14 failed adoptions: 'He's perfect'

January 24, 2023 1:27pm MST

A North Carolina animal shelter said three people took the puppy home but returned him.

State lawmakers propose power grid protections after attacks on substations

January 22, 2023 2:46pm MST

Lawmakers in at least two states that have seen recent attacks to electrical infrastructure are proposing new legislation to improve security around substations and increase the penalties for damaging utility equipment.

Couple wins $1M after misplacing lottery ticket in wife's purse

January 14, 2023 1:25pm MST

Terry Peace of North Carolina said he might take early retirement.

What is King-Lee Day? History of the holiday still celebrated in 2 states

January 13, 2023 12:43pm MST

King-Lee Day was created to recognize two famed public figures: one, a civil rights leader and prolific orator and the other, a Confederate general.

Missing Madalina Cojocari search expands in western North Carolina: report

January 11, 2023 2:52pm MST

Law enforcement personnel reportedly searched along Burton Cove Road in Madison County on Tuesday.

New North Carolina congressman says Cawthorn didn't forward casework

January 10, 2023 4:18pm MST

New U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina says the office of predecessor Madison Cawthorn left his staff unaware of pending constituent requests and casework.