Children's book sparks fire in North Carolina family's van
Firefighters in North Carolina responded to a vehicle fire caused by a lithium battery in a children's book.
'Bizarre-looking' creature getting a helping hand from North Carolina conservationists
The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, and spends most of the time under rocks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that the population has dropped significantly since the 1970s.
Dramatic video shows North Carolina beach house wash away
Onlookers can be heard screaming and repeating, "Oh my god!" as the whole house drifts into the Atlantic Ocean.
Driver killed as flooding swamps North Carolina after Tropical Storm Debby
A motorist in North Carolina was killed over the weekend after officials say they drove their vehicle into raging floodwaters and were swept away.
Plane carrying Carolina Panthers players veers off runway, gets stuck in mud
The Panthers were returning to Charlotte after playing a preseason game in New England Thursday night. They lost 17-3.
Man dies after falling 400 feet at Grand Canyon
Crews have recovered the body of a 20-year-old North Carolina man who died after falling 400 feet at the Grand Canyon, officials said.
Swing states: Why these 7 states could decide the 2024 presidential election
These seven U.S. states have played key roles in past presidential elections, and it appears 2024 will be no different. Issues like inflation, abortion, and immigration will be top of mind for voters.
Swing state analysis: Top issues for North Carolina voters in the 2024 presidential election
North Carolina has played a key role in the last several elections and it appears 2024 will be no different. Experts say the Tar Heel state will be a battleground state thanks to issues like immigration abortion, and marijuana.
Six Flags, Cedar Fair complete merger to create amusement park powerhouse
The Cedar Fair-Six Flags merger means operations now spread across 17 U.S. states and three countries.
Shark bites teenager's leg in attack at North Carolina beach
A teen is recovering after being bitten by a shark at a North Carolina beach over the weekend.
Airbnb renters-turned-squatters refuse to vacate property unless evicted: court docs
An Airbnb host in Durham, North Carolina, filed a complaint in court against renters-turned-squatters after they refused to vacate the property until they received an order of eviction, according to court documents.
Charlotte the pregnant stingray has a 'reproductive disease,' aquarium says
Charlotte the stingray, initially believed to be pregnant without a male companion, was found by a North Carolina aquarium to have a rare reproductive disease affecting her health.
Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement speech prompts Duke students to walk out
Multiple graduates walked out of the commencement ceremony because of the comedian’s stance on Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
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.
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.
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.