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.
Bystander dives into chilly river to rescue 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.
North Carolina man, once obese, inspired by Navy SEAL to quit drinking, get fit and radically alter his life
Taylor Robertson, 27, hopes to inspire others and eventually complete the Ironman.
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.
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.
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.
Video: Man leads police on chase in stolen tractor
Wild videos show a North Carolina man leading police on a chase in a stolen John Deere tractor.
Couple wins $1M after misplacing lottery ticket in wife's purse
Terry Peace of North Carolina said he might take early retirement.
Missing Madalina Cojocari search expands in western North Carolina: report
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Madalina Cojocari: Police release last-known footage of missing North Carolina girl
The FBI said Madalina Cojocari disappeared from her home on November 23 in Cornelius, North Carolina.
Madalina Cojocari: Authorities expand search for missing 11-year-old North Carolina girl
Authorities in North Carolina have created the #FindMadalina hashtag nearly a month after she was last seen.
North Carolina teen wins $1M lottery while heading to 2nd job: 'Everyone was happy'
Dalton Radford said he learned that he was a winner when he checked his tickets in the convenience store parking lot.
Man sentenced for holding family at gunpoint to steal 5 French bulldog puppies
Christopher Lamont Stimpson posed as a customer in order to gain access to the puppies, which were worth more than $23,000.
Restoring power after shootings at North Carolina substations could take until Thursday
Police said the power outages started after one or more people drove up to two substations and shot them.