Teen bull rider dies on first attempt in North Carolina rodeo
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.
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
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.
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
The miniature poodle mix and its owner were happily reunited after the story of the animal’s rescue made the local news.
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
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.
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
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.
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'
A North Carolina animal shelter said three people took the puppy home but returned him.
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
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.
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
Terry Peace of North Carolina said he might take early retirement.
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
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.
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
Law enforcement personnel reportedly searched along Burton Cove Road in Madison County on Tuesday.
Law enforcement personnel reportedly searched along Burton Cove Road in Madison County on Tuesday.
New North Carolina congressman says Cawthorn didn't forward casework
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.
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.
NC woman wins $2M scratch-off lottery prize months after $1M win
Kenya Sloan hopes to open her own soul food restaurant with her second win.
Kenya Sloan hopes to open her own soul food restaurant with her second win.
Police: 2 adults, 3 children die in murder-suicide in North Carolina
"There is no information at this time that indicates any threat to the community," police said in a news release.
"There is no information at this time that indicates any threat to the community," police said in a news release.
Sparks fly when truck is struck by lightning in North Carolina, video shows
JR Motorsports shared the dramatic video, joking that they were “starting the year off with a bang.”
JR Motorsports shared the dramatic video, joking that they were “starting the year off with a bang.”
NC police plead for Madalina Cojocari tips on 42nd day since 11-year-old vanished after exiting school bus
North Carolina authorities are renewing the plea for information in the search for 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari.
North Carolina authorities are renewing the plea for information in the search for 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari.
NC State broadcaster suspended for referring to 'illegal aliens' at Sun Bowl in El Paso
Gary Hahn was giving a score update on the Sun Bowl in El Paso when he made the reference.
Gary Hahn was giving a score update on the Sun Bowl in El Paso when he made the reference.
Madalina Cojocari's parents 'clearly' not telling everything about missing girl, police say
"This is a serious case of a child whose parents clearly are not telling us everything they know," Capt. Jennifer Thompson said.
"This is a serious case of a child whose parents clearly are not telling us everything they know," Capt. Jennifer Thompson said.
Madalina Cojocari: Family of missing North Carolina girl pen letter
Madalina Cojocari, 11, was last seen on November 23, and police released footage of her on a school bus walking down the aisle two days before she went missing.
Madalina Cojocari, 11, was last seen on November 23, and police released footage of her on a school bus walking down the aisle two days before she went missing.
North Carolina Chick-fil-A owner fined for violating child labor laws, paying workers in food: report
The Department of Labor determined the restaurant owed $6,450 in fines and $235 in back wages to several employees.
The Department of Labor determined the restaurant owed $6,450 in fines and $235 in back wages to several employees.
Chick-fil-A owner fined for paying workers in meals in lieu of wages
The North Carolina owner was to pay more than $6,000 in penalties in back pay.
The North Carolina owner was to pay more than $6,000 in penalties in back pay.