Watch: 1,000-year-old canoe pulled from North Carolina lake
A group of 13-year-old boys stumbled upon the ancient, 28-foot canoe while wading in Lake Waccamaw in the summer of 2021.
North Carolina state lawmaker switches parties, gives GOP supermajority
The party switch announced by Rep. Tricia Cotham, of Mecklenburg County, means Republicans now hold the 72 seats required in the 120-seat House to hold a veto-proof majority.
NC man wins $2 million lottery nearly 2 years after $1 million win
Pharris Frank, 41, recently won $2 million on a $20 scratch-off following a previous big win. “I called my wife and told her, ‘I did it again.’"
North Carolina teacher resigns after taping 11-year-old's mouth shut: 'He was humiliated'
"I don’t know what to do," the child's text message to his mother said.
Amazon driver seen delivering package during reported armed police standoff
In a statement, Amazon said it prioritizes the safety of its drivers and was “looking into the specific circumstances” of the now-viral TikTok video.
Watch: Coast Guard pulls 3 people from Atlantic Ocean after sailboat stalls
Rescuers determined it would be too difficult to tow the disabled sailboat because of deteriorating weather conditions.
Thieves in North Carolina steal Maserati, BMWs worth more than $300K from car dealer, police say
Surveillance video from inside the dealership shows the suspects jumping into the luxury cars and driving off the showroom floor through the glass door.
Watch: Firefighters rescue bride and groom stuck in elevator for 2 hours
"Please get my sister out next. She's the one in the wedding dress," one of the passengers told rescuers.
Three people arrested in North Carolina for tying up, torturing victim in basement
The local sheriff described the crime as a "horrific incident," adding that an investigation was launched after an unidentified person showed up at a resident's home saying they had been kidnapped.
Video shows Raleigh police use stun guns on man who died in custody
Dashboard camera footage from the Raleigh Police Department shows the arrest of a Black man who died after officers repeatedly used stun guns on him.
Emotional video helps hound get forever home after 7 years at shelter
A woman who follows the shelter on Facebook had seen posts about Mitch in the past, but the emotional video "convinced her to give Mitch a forever home."
Grandmother charged with murder in beating death of 8-year-old granddaughter
Authorities said the child had injuries “throughout her entire body and head.”
‘We regret our mistake’: Animal shelter accidentally euthanizes dog
A North Carolina woman said she took her dog to the shelter to be quarantined after the animal bit someone. But a fatal mistake left her to mourn the loss of her pet.
Cafeteria worker ‘fell to my knees’ after winning $2M scratch-off prize
A North Carolina woman hopes to live comfortably with a new car and business after becoming a millionaire.
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.
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.
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.
Couple wins $1M after misplacing lottery ticket in wife's purse
Terry Peace of North Carolina said he might take early retirement.
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.