7 arrested in Georgia and North Carolina gang investigation
Officials say seven people are behind bars facing multiple charges after an investigation into a Georgia branch of the Gangster Disciples street gang.
Big Dave's Cheesesteaks opens first location outside metro Atlanta
Big Dave's Cheesesteaks has opened its first location outside of metro Atlanta.
Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court finds
On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.
3 homes on North Carolina island struck by lightning minutes apart
In North Carolina, one home was nearly destroyed by an ensuing fire, while two others suffered minor damage.
Powerful storms kill 2 as tornadoes tear through central and southeastern US
At least eight tornadoes have touched down in Ohio and three were confirmed in Michigan as severe storms barreled through the central and southeast U.S. late Tuesday and Wednesday.
Charlotte officer killed in line of duty remembered in memorial as man who'd give the 'shirt from his back'
The Charlotte, North Carolina, community last week honored CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer, who died in the line of duty on April 29 along with three other officers while serving a warrant.
NC man charged with mailing threatening postcard with Nazi references to Georgia rabbi
The North Carolina man is accused of mailing a postcard with a reference to the poison gas Nazis used to kill more than 1 million Jews during World War II to prominent Macon rabbi.
GoFundMe raises thousands for UNC fraternity that guarded flag during protests
Pi Kappa Phi fraternity members defended the American flag against Gaza war protesters on the University of North Carolina campus and were rewarded with a massive amount of cash on the online fundraising platform.
North Carolina man wins huge lottery jackpot after sister dreams he won
A North Carolina man is celebrating after he won over $800,000 in the lottery — and after his sister dreamed he won big.
North Carolina child says she hears 'monsters' in the wall, turns out to be 50K buzzing bees
A mother has gone viral on TikTok after she revealed that her little girl's complaint about hearing "monsters" inside her walls ended up being a swarm of 50,000 bees that somehow entered the family's home.
Charlotte law enforcement officers who died in shootout identified
The officers have been identified as Joshua Eyer, of the Charlotte-Mecklenberg Police Department, and Sam Poloche and Alden Elliott, who worked for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, and US Deputy Marshal Thomas M. Weeks Jr.
Charlotte shooting: 4 officers killed, 4 hurt while serving warrant
Eight police officers were shot, leaving four dead, during a confrontation with a wanted felon at a suburban Charlotte home, officials said. The suspect was also killed.
Clayton County suspect wanted in grandma's brutal murder caught in North Carolina
A man accused of brutally murdering his grandmother in Clayton County last week was caught across state lines shortly after being added to the sheriff's Top Ten Most Wanted List.
NASA to begin distributing 'moon trees' with seeds that flew around moon
Some out-of-this-world trees are now home and ready to begin inspiring a new generation. NASA is preparing to distribute "moon tree" seedlings that have sprouted from seeds flown on the Artemis I lunar mission.
North Carolina man sentenced in 1994 Indiana cold rape case
A North Carolina man, Robert Daniel Shelton, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a 1994 cold rape case in Indiana.
UNC Air pilot, physician both injured after plane crashes at North Carolina airport
Two people were injured in a plane crash at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina.
US Marine dies in training accident in North Carolina
A U.S. Marine, Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, tragically lost his life in a training accident on April 18, as confirmed by military officials.
Video: Group seen pulling bear cub from tree to take pictures in North Carolina
One bear cub was later found in poor condition, “likely a result of the unnecessary and irresponsible actions of the people involved," the wildlife agency said.
Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.
NC State alumni report 150+ cancer cases possibly stemming from contaminants in shut-down campus building
More than 150 cancer cases have been reported among NC State alumni that all seem to center around a campus building that's since been shut down.