Pistol disguised to look like toy Nerf gun, North Carolina sheriff's officials say
Law enforcement officials in North Carolina say they came across a pistol that was modified to look like a toy gun as investigators executed a search warrant at a home.
Severe storm threat moves into Southeast US, bringing possible tornadoes, damaging winds
More severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible Thursday for parts of the southeastern U.S. after a wave of storms pounded the region Wednesday.
Duke drops out of ACC Tournament, jeopardizing NCAA streak
Duke has pulled out of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament because of a positive coronavirus test and the resulting quarantining and contact tracing.
‘Educate yourself’: Mom warning parents of MIS-C’s link to COVID-19 after son’s near-death experience
MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.
Woman’s DNA test reveals her biological father is wanted by the FBI for murder of wife, children
Kathy Gillcrist, who was adopted as a baby, learned after a DNA test that her biological father is accused of brutally murdering his wife and three children in 1976.
Man faces 108 charges related to secret peeping, indecent liberties with a minor: authorities
Michael Justin Childers, 32, is being held under a $1.25 million secured bond after he was arrested Thursday following a monthslong investigation.
Woman allegedly goes on shopping spree after receiving $150K COVID-19 loan
A North Carolina woman was indicted for fraudulently obtaining a COVID-19 small business loan amounting to nearly $150,000, and is accused of using it to shop at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton and other retailers, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Peter Gotti of Gambino crime family dies in prison
The brother of notorious Gambino crime boss John Gotti has died while serving a federal prison sentence.
Mother of 5 killed after kids find gun in her purse
A North Carolina mother of 5 was accidentally shot and killed in her apartment when one of her young children found her handgun in her purse.
At least 3 killed, 10 injured in North Carolina tornado
A tornado ripped through North Carolina's Brunswick County, killing at least three people and injuring 10 others in its trail of destruction.
12-year-old boy shoots, kills home intruder to protect 73-year-old grandmother shot during robbery
Police in North Carolina say a 12-year-old boy shot and killed an intruder in order to protect his grandmother, after two men broke into their home and shot the 73-year-old woman in the leg as they demanded money.
12-year-old shoots intruder, killing him during armed robbery at N.C. apartment, police say
Police say a 12-year-old pulled out a gun and shot at two masked intruders who broke into an apartment this weekend. One of the suspects was hit and died later at the hospital.
Marty Schottenheimer, former coach of 4 NFL teams, dies at 77
Schottenheimer, the winningest coach in NFL history without a Super Bowl or NFL championship, has died at the age of 77.
North Carolina stops issuing license plates with Confederate flag
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is no longer issuing specialty license plates featuring the Confederate battle flag, according to a statement.
Man hits 2 deer with new car, then wins $2M in lottery
An unlucky start to a North Carolina man’s day turned upside down when he discovered he won a $2 million lottery prize hours after hitting two deer with his new car.
Dorothy Schmidt Cole, oldest living Marine, dies at age 107
Dorothy Schmidt Cole, recognized last year as the oldest living U.S. Marine, has died at age 107.
NC nurse who works in COVID-19 unit wins $1 million in state lottery
A North Carolina nurse who works in the COVID unit won a $1 million prize in the state’s lottery.
North Carolina preschool teacher, laid off after 20 years, wins $250G lottery prize
A North Carolina preschool teacher who was laid off earlier this year recently had his luck dramatically turn around.
Couple dies from COVID-19 holding hands after 61 years of marriage
A North Carolina couple married for more than six decades held hands in their final moments before passing away from COVID-19.
North Carolina police officer killed in overnight shootout
Mount Holly police officer Tyler Herndon was one of several officers to respond to a call at Mount Holly Car Wash and Arcade, according to police.