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North Carolina 1 day ago

Teen run over by a truck while sunbathing on the beach

Oak Island authorities responded when a GMC pickup truck conducting beach survey work struck a teenage girl lying on the beach, sending her to hospital.

North Carolina 1 day ago

Woman dies after falling at least 75 feet while hiking in North Carolina

A woman died over the weekend after falling at least 75 feet from a hiking trail while visiting a waterfall in North Carolina, according to officials.

Crime 4 days ago

Parents face possible arrest, steep fines in military town's tough new approach to combat youth crime

Mayor Mitch Colvin introduces youth curfew in Fayetteville to address rising juvenile crime, prohibiting minors from public spaces between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. with specific exceptions.

North Carolina July 8

Beloved family of four killed in tragic plane crash while returning home from beach vacation

A family of four, Travis and Candace Buchanan and their children Aubrey and Walker, died when their plane crashed in Sanford, North Carolina, while returning from a beach vacation.

North Carolina July 7

Flash flooding in central North Carolina forces residents to flee homes

Central North Carolina was hit by severe flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal remnants, prompting dozens of water rescues Sunday into Monday.

Crime July 7

Father outraged after discovering daughter's alleged killer should have been behind bars years ago

Stephen Federico seeks answers after daughter Logan was killed by Alexander Dickey, who should have been imprisoned for prior burglaries if not for record-keeping errors.

True Crime July 6

Daughter of Irish man beaten to death by American wife, her ex-FBI agent father rejects self-defense claims

Irish-born Jason Corbett's murder case explored in Netflix documentary, featuring interviews with his wife and her ex-FBI agent father who confessed to beating him to death.

North Carolina July 5

North Carolina governor vetoes Republican-led anti DEI and trans legislation

Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed four bills that target diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and transgender policies, setting up a political clash with the Republican-led General Assembly.

North Carolina July 3

Delta plane wing flap lands in homeowner's driveway

A Boeing 737-900ER, operated by Delta, lost part of its wing flap during flight from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham, landing safely with 109 passengers.

Weather July 1

Volunteers help rebuild North Carolina homes 10 months after Hurricane Helene

Beacon Village, a neighborhood in Swannanoa, North Carolina, is seeing progress with some neighbors finally able to move into their homes.

North Carolina June 30

'Lawn guy' accused of throwing party at former client's home while they were on vacation: 'Epic failures'

Landscaper charged with breaking and entering after allegedly hosting unauthorized party at client's vacation home in Weddington, collecting entry fees from hundreds of attendees.

Donald Trump June 30

Trump may look to his daughter-in-law to defend Senate seat in key battleground

Sen. Tillis won't seek re-election in North Carolina, opening the door for Trump-aligned candidates, including Lara Trump and RNC Chair Whatley, as Democrats eye former Gov. Cooper.

Travel June 30

Fisherman lands enormous 56-pound almaco jack, breaking state record

Record-breaking 56-pound almaco jack caught in North Carolina waters by Virginia angler, measuring 46 inches with a 31-inch girth, shattering previous state record.

Donald Trump June 29

Trump threatens to support a primary challenger against GOP senator for opposing 'big, beautiful bill'

President Donald Trump said he is considering a GOP candidate to face North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in the primary election after he opposed the president's "big, beautiful bill."

North Carolina June 27

Firefighter dies after vacation excursion with family at summer hot spot

Community mourns North Carolina firefighter Jaywon Lyons, who died during a family vacation in Turks and Caicos, remembered as an optimistic person who served multiple fire departments.

Airlines June 25

American Airlines plane makes emergency landing after engine starts smoking

An American Airlines plane made an emergency landing in Las Vegas Wednesday after smoke was seen emanating from one of its engines.

Airlines June 24

American Airlines plane hit with 'unexpected turbulence,' 5 hospitalized

Three flight attendants and two passengers were inured aboard an American Airlines flight from Miami to North Carolina on Sunday after the airline said it hit "unexpected turbulence."

Immigration June 23

LA riots, years of protests lead Republicans to seek federally criminalizing blocking traffic

Anti-ICE protesters blocking roads prompt Republican senators to propose federal legislation criminalizing traffic obstruction, citing public safety and emergency vehicle concerns.

US June 20

North Carolina woman sues former employer over Chucky doll prank she claims gave her PTSD

A lawsuit alleges a bank violated the Americans with Disabilities Act after a manager placed a Chucky doll on an employee's chair despite knowing her fear, leading to a PTSD diagnosis.

North Carolina June 19

Alligator injures girl swimming in popular summer state park destination

North Carolina officials euthanized a 12-foot alligator after it injured a young girl swimming in Lake Waccamaw, noting the unusual but non-predatory nature of the rare encounter.

Travel June 17

Helene-ravaged river town reopens for visitors: 'It felt like victory'

A cafe owner told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ, “I came back on Sunday after the storm and I had to crawl through my windows to get inside." Many other business owners are still cleaning and repainting just to reopen.

Heroism June 11

Rattlesnake bites teen on southern state fishing trip

National Guard Black Hawk helicopter executes dramatic mountain rescue of teenager bitten by timber rattlesnake while fishing in remote Avery County wilderness.

North Carolina June 10

Trump dances with soldiers at Fort Bragg as crowd erupts in patriotic 'USA' chants

Trump's appearance at Fort Bragg for the Army's 250th anniversary featured his viral dance moves, generating cheers and patriotic chants from the appreciative military crowd.

VIDEO June 10

Trump addresses anti-ICE riots, calls US Army the 'ultimate shield of American freedom'

President Donald Trump speaks to troops in Fort Bragg, N.C., in honor of the U.S. Army's 250th birthday.

Travel June 7

Mystery of America's 'Lost Colony' may finally be solved after 440 years, archaeologists say

Archaeologists recently uncovered evidence pointing toward the fate of the Roanoke Colony, whose residents disappeared between 1587 and 1590 in North Carolina.

Media June 5

North Carolina school district to issue apology, pay $20K to student suspended over 'illegal alien' comment

A year-long legal battle over First Amendment rights ended with a $20,000 settlement after a North Carolina student was suspended for using the term "illegal alien."

North Carolina June 3

North Carolina parents charged after son is struck and killed by SUV while walking with older brother

A 7-year-old boy was fatally struck by an SUV last week as he tried to cross a road in North Carolina – and now his parents have been charged for leaving him unsupervised, according to police.

Politics June 3

'Love breaking rules': Red state dean ousted after admitting on hidden cam she was secretly pushing DEI

Undercover video shows a dean at a North Carolina university bragging about loving "breaking the rules" when it comes to skirting anti-DEI regulations.

Elections June 3

Election investigation uncovers alleged noncitizen voter registration, double voters in multiple states

Ohio's election integrity investigation finds noncitizen and double voting, leading to potential prosecutions in eight states and Washington, D.C.

North Carolina May 28

DOJ sues North Carolina over voter rolls

The DOJ accuses North Carolina of violating the Help America Vote Act by not maintaining accurate voter registration records, impacting election integrity.