Gunman fires from boat into NC restaurant, killing 3 and wounding 5 others
A gunman fired shots from a boat into a North Carolina restaurant Saturday night, killing three people and injuring five others.
Brett James, Grammy-winning ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ songwriter, dies at 57
The renowned songwriter was best known for writing hits like “Jesus, Take the Wheel" and “A Perfectly Good Heart."
Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene, Blue Ridge Parkway reopens near Asheville, North Carolina
A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina reopened Monday, marking a major milestone in the state's recovery from Hurricane Helene, nearly a year after the historically devastating storm.
Butts County sheriff calls on citizens to carry guns after Charlotte killing
The Butts County sheriff is urging residents to legally arm themselves following the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte commuter train.
Ukrainian woman killed in train attack in North Carolina
Police say the woman fled the war in Ukraine only to be killed in an apparently random attack in August, which has hit the national spotlight after surveillance video was released.
Man who allegedly vowed to 'shoot up' preschoolers caught by FBI
A North Carolina man has been charged with making online threats to massacre dozens of Black children.
North Carolina city declares itself a 'Fourth Amendment Workplace' to protect city workers from ICE
The measure instructs city staff to uphold Fourth Amendment protections against ICE raids.
North Carolina man accused of bigamy after marrying 3 women
A North Carolina man has been arrested on bigamy charges after authorities say he married multiple women across different counties without obtaining a divorce.
Blue Ridge Parkway reopens critical stretch just ahead of fall foliage season
Damage caused by a landslide near Devil’s Courthouse was repaired, making an 85-mile stretch from Asheville down to the southern end of the Parkway continuous once again.
North Carolina official charged with putting drugs in grandchildren's ice cream
A North Carolina elections official resigned this week after he was arrested for reportedly spiking his grandchildren’s ice cream with illegal drugs.
Bill Belichick, girlfriend Jordon Hudson look to trademark 'Gold Digger'
Jordon Hudson is 49 years younger than Bill Belichick.
Hurricane Erin slams North Carolina, Virginia coasts with strong winds, powerful waves, dangerous rip currents
Thousands of people were evacuated off parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks amid the threat of a storm surge. Meanwhile, beaches remained off limits along the East Coast as dangerous waves and rip currents slammed shorelines.
Explosion at North Carolina veterinary center injures 3 firefighters
An explosion at a Wilmington veterinary center injured three firefighters after a car crash ruptured a gas line.
Hurricane Erin moves closer to US
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
North Carolina gamer shocked by lightning while livestreaming
The chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 1.43 million, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.
Docuseries highlighting UNC, Bill Belichick lands streaming deal after failed 'Hard Knocks' venture: report
It appears former NFL coach Bill Belichick's first season at the University of North Carolina will be documented after all.
Beloved family of four killed in tragic plane crash while returning home from beach vacation
The community is mourning the loss of Travis and Candace Buchanan and their two young children after their plane crashed while returning from beach vacation.
Firefighter dies after vacation excursion with family at summer hot spot
Jay Lyons, who recently helped with Hurricane Helene relief efforts, leaves behind two young daughters.
Boa constrictor found hiding under drive-thru window at North Carolina restaurant
A trip to a McDonald's ended in a large exotic snake being removed from the drive-thru over the weekend in North Carolina.
Gardener accused of throwing wild party at client’s home while they’re on vacation
A gardener in North Carolina was arrested after hosting a large unauthorized party at his client’s home while they were away on vacation.