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.
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant fish despite no male companion, has died
Charlotte, a stingray that got pregnant at a North Carolina aquarium despite not having shared a tank with a male of her species, has died.
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.
UNC rager dubbed 'Flagstock 2024,' funded by GoFundMe slated for Labor Day
A GoFundMe was started to throw a party for the fraternity brothers who held up the American flag at a University of North Carolina campus protest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Actress Angie Harmon's dog shot, killed by Instacart driver
The entertainer said in an Instagram post that the delivery driver fatally shot her dog, Ollie, outside her home on Easter weekend.
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.