Joseph McNeil, civil rights pioneer known for 1960 lunch counter sit-in protest, dies
Joseph McNeil was one of four students who staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960.
North Carolina man accused of bigamy after marrying 3 women
A North Carolina man has been arrested on bigamy charges after authorities say he married multiple women across different counties without obtaining a divorce.
North Carolina official charged with putting drugs in grandchildren's ice cream
A North Carolina elections official resigned this week after he was arrested for reportedly spiking his grandchildren’s ice cream with illegal drugs.
Hurricane Erin slams North Carolina, Virginia coasts with strong winds, powerful waves, dangerous rip currents
Thousands of people were evacuated off parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks amid the threat of a storm surge. Meanwhile, beaches remained off limits along the East Coast as dangerous waves and rip currents slammed shorelines.
Hurricane Erin making closest approach to US with massive waves, dangerous rip currents
Hurricane Erin remains a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph. However, the National Hurricane Center said additional strengthening is likely over the next day or so, and Erin could become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) by Wednesday night.
Explosion at North Carolina veterinary center injures 3 firefighters
An explosion at a Wilmington veterinary center injured three firefighters after a car crash ruptured a gas line.
Hurricane Erin moves closer to US
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
North Carolina gamer shocked by lightning while livestreaming
The chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 1.43 million, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.
Firefighter dies after vacation excursion with family at summer hot spot
Jay Lyons, who recently helped with Hurricane Helene relief efforts, leaves behind two young daughters.
Boa constrictor found hiding under drive-thru window at North Carolina restaurant
A trip to a McDonald's ended in a large exotic snake being removed from the drive-thru over the weekend in North Carolina.
Gardener accused of throwing wild party at client’s home while they’re on vacation
A gardener in North Carolina was arrested after hosting a large unauthorized party at his client’s home while they were away on vacation.
Update: Blue Ridge Parkway making ‘incredible progress’ after Hurricane Helene flooding
As the one-year mark of Hurricane Helene's destructive flooding approaches, crews along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina are making huge strides in rebuilding the historic highway through the Appalachian Highlands.
Pilot killed in small plane crash was trying to avoid turtle on runway
A turtle on the runway is believed to have caused a fatal plane crash in North Carolina.
Treasured discoveries surface as North Carolina lake is drained during Helene revitalization
The clean-up effort around North Carolina’s Lake Lure has uncovered long-lost relics including a 1920s Model T-style truck and a 32-foot wooden boat named "Pooh Bear."
101 dogs saved from puppy mill, and no they're not dalmatians
Some of the breeds of the rescued dogs included Pomeranians, Yorkshire terriers and “doodle" mixes.
Parents charged after 7-year-old son killed in car accident
The boy’s older brother was with him when he attempted to cross a busy intersection in North Carolina.
North Carolina mass shooting: 12 shot in Hickory
A deadly shooting broke out at a large house party overnight in North Carolina.
Alligator with ball stuck in mouth spotted on NC golf course
An alligator showed up to tee time at a golf course in North Carolina with a soccer ball stuck in its mouth.