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.
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.
Deadliest highways in America are located in these 3 states, report finds
A recent report found that there were 63 driving deaths in the “safest" state in 2023 and nearly 4,500 in the “least safe" state.
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.
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.
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.
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.
California-born teen inspires next generation of girls to race
Before she had a driver’s license, Jade Avedisian was winning races as a race car driver.
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.
North Carolina mother charged in 2nd infant co-sleeping death
A North Carolina mother, Mackenzie Katlyn Reed, is facing charges related to the death of her infant due to co-sleeping, marking the second such incident involving her.
North Carolina man shot, killed at Walmart while defending mother, family claims
In a tragic incident at a Walmart in North Carolina, 29-year-old Colton Valdez lost his life while attempting to defend his mother. Garner police reported that Valdez was fatally shot on Tuesday at the Walmart on Fayetteville Road.
Herbert Coward, known as Toothless Man in 'Deliverance,' dies in crash
Herbert Coward, known for his "Toothless Man" role in the movie "Deliverance," died Wednesday in a crash on a western North Carolina highway, according to authorities. He was 85.
Anonymous homeless man rescues, leaves motherless puppies with note at shelter: 'My heart shatters for them'
"I just want them to be given the chance their mother, like myself, was never given," the homeless man wrote in his note.
Army captain killed in tragic electric bike accident in North Carolina
An army captain was killed after he was struck by a minivan while riding an electric bike in North Carolina.
Police rescue infant abandoned in outside dumpster with temperatures in low 40s
In North Carolina, police rescued an infant discovered in a dumpster during cold temperatures. Responding to a welfare check, officers found the newborn, estimated to be up to two days old, near an apartment building.
North Carolina man arrested with explosives in grocery store parking lot
Cameron Lee Smith, a 40-year-old North Carolina man, was arrested at a grocery store parking lot with explosives in his vehicle. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office charged him with possession of weapons of mass destruction, meth, drug paraphernalia, and a concealed handgun.