Crash kills North Carolina officer who just returned from maternity leave
Officer Mia Goodwin of Charlotte-Mecklenburg police was killed Wednesday morning when a tractor-trailer struck a group of officers.
Officer Mia Goodwin of Charlotte-Mecklenburg police was killed Wednesday morning when a tractor-trailer struck a group of officers.
Worker’s remains found after fire at QVC facility, official says
Authorities found a man’s body Sunday morning at the QVC facility that caught fire this weekend in North Carolina.
Authorities found a man’s body Sunday morning at the QVC facility that caught fire this weekend in North Carolina.
QVC warehouse fire: North Carolina distribution center damaged in huge blaze
A QVC warehouse was destroyed by a huge fire Saturday in North Carolina. Crews from dozens of fire departments were still fighting the blaze more than 12 hours after it began.
A QVC warehouse was destroyed by a huge fire Saturday in North Carolina. Crews from dozens of fire departments were still fighting the blaze more than 12 hours after it began.
Kidnapping caught on camera; police seek identity of suspect, victim
Police in North Carolina are asking for the public’s help in identifying a kidnapping suspect and victim, saying the victim may need immediate medical attention.
Police in North Carolina are asking for the public’s help in identifying a kidnapping suspect and victim, saying the victim may need immediate medical attention.
North Carolina Zoo welcomes male grizzly bear from Tucson
There are currently about 55,000 wild grizzly bears in North America, most of them in Alaska, according to the zoo. Approximately 1,500 grizzlies in the lower 48 states.
There are currently about 55,000 wild grizzly bears in North America, most of them in Alaska, according to the zoo. Approximately 1,500 grizzlies in the lower 48 states.
More than 900 pounds of marijuana seized outside North Carolina casino
Police said they found a U-Haul truck filled with marijuana that has a street value of nearly $3 million at a North Carolina casino.
Police said they found a U-Haul truck filled with marijuana that has a street value of nearly $3 million at a North Carolina casino.
Man killed while trying to steal catalytic converter, deputies say
Detectives said the man appeared to be in the middle of cutting off the exhaust pipe to get to the catalytic converter when the jack slipped, bringing the car down on the man, killing him.
Detectives said the man appeared to be in the middle of cutting off the exhaust pipe to get to the catalytic converter when the jack slipped, bringing the car down on the man, killing him.
North Carolina man mistakenly buys 2 identical lottery tickets, wins both $25K a year prizes
A North Carolina man made the mistake of his life after accidentally buying two identical lottery tickets. He won big — twice.
A North Carolina man made the mistake of his life after accidentally buying two identical lottery tickets. He won big — twice.
Prosecutors: Parents had 14-year-old 'in tow' at Capitol riot, mom should get jail time
Virginia Marie “Jenny” Spencer and her husband, Christopher, had the child “in tow” when they joined other rioters who overwhelmed a line of police officers, invaded House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office suite and demanded entry to the House chamber, prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo.
Virginia Marie “Jenny” Spencer and her husband, Christopher, had the child “in tow” when they joined other rioters who overwhelmed a line of police officers, invaded House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office suite and demanded entry to the House chamber, prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo.
North Carolina Black Friday mall shooting sends customers scrambling, 3 shot, 1 in custody
The scene has been cleared but police are searching for additional suspects.
The scene has been cleared but police are searching for additional suspects.
50-year-old North Carolina woman gives birth to 1st child
“When I say a really blessed pregnancy, it really was,” Susie Troxler, 50, said.
“When I say a really blessed pregnancy, it really was,” Susie Troxler, 50, said.
Truck tips over, spilling cases of wine on NC highway
The Winston-Salem Police Department in North Carolina had to shut down a stretch of highway for several hours to clean up the debris.
The Winston-Salem Police Department in North Carolina had to shut down a stretch of highway for several hours to clean up the debris.
White former hospital exec wins $10 million in reverse discrimination case
David Duvall claimed he was fired due to Novant Health's diversity efforts.
David Duvall claimed he was fired due to Novant Health's diversity efforts.
DNA links couple to 1991 cold case of abandoned infant remains, police say
A North Carolina couple has been charged after DNA evidence linked them to the remains of an infant abandoned in the trash in 1991, police said.
A North Carolina couple has been charged after DNA evidence linked them to the remains of an infant abandoned in the trash in 1991, police said.
Alligator on leash walked by police officers in North Carolina
Walks aren't just for dogs, apparently. Officers in North Carolina could be seen walking a 9-foot alligator on a "leash" after removing the reptile from a public pool.
Walks aren't just for dogs, apparently. Officers in North Carolina could be seen walking a 9-foot alligator on a "leash" after removing the reptile from a public pool.
Brian Laundrie lookalike has hotel door kicked in by US Marshals, deputies in arrest attempt
“I said, ‘You might want to change your appearance for a while or this will continue to happen where you go,’” Graham County Sheriff Jerry Crisp told Severin Beckwith, the Brian Laundrie doppelgänger.
“I said, ‘You might want to change your appearance for a while or this will continue to happen where you go,’” Graham County Sheriff Jerry Crisp told Severin Beckwith, the Brian Laundrie doppelgänger.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill can keep affirmative action, judge rules
U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled late Monday that the University of North Carolina has shown that it has a compelling reason to pursue a diverse student body and has demonstrated that measurable benefits come from that goal.
U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled late Monday that the University of North Carolina has shown that it has a compelling reason to pursue a diverse student body and has demonstrated that measurable benefits come from that goal.
101-year-old woman adopts 19-year-old cat from animal shelter
Elderly animals typically have a harder time getting adopted, but when 101-year-old Penny decided to adopt a new cat, she found a "purr-fect" companion in Gus, a 19-year-old feline who had recently been surrendered to the animal shelter.
Elderly animals typically have a harder time getting adopted, but when 101-year-old Penny decided to adopt a new cat, she found a "purr-fect" companion in Gus, a 19-year-old feline who had recently been surrendered to the animal shelter.
North Carolina university giving students 'wellness day' to address mental health
“I encourage every student to use this time to rest and to check in with each other during that day,” Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said in a statement Sunday.
“I encourage every student to use this time to rest and to check in with each other during that day,” Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said in a statement Sunday.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. facing calls to resign over LGBTQ ‘filth’ remark
“There's no reason anybody anywhere in America should be telling any child about transgenderism, homosexuality, any of that filth,” North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson said in a video posted by an advocacy group.
“There's no reason anybody anywhere in America should be telling any child about transgenderism, homosexuality, any of that filth,” North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson said in a video posted by an advocacy group.