Woman falls to her death while hiking cliff at Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
A devastating incident occurred in the Blue Ridge Parkway as a South Carolina woman, Nancy Sampson, 61, fell to her death while hiking.
Hurricane Watch issued for North Carolina coast ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia’s powerful impacts, landfall
Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen organized and strengthened into Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday as it moves toward North Carolina. A Hurricane watch has been issued for parts of eastern North Carolina due to the storm reaching near hurricane strength.
Google sued by family of man who drove off collapsed bridge while following map
Philip Paxson, a medical device salesman and father of two, drowned last September after his Jeep Gladiator plunged into a creek.
Sibling cats left at shelter with heartbreaking note: 'My mom can’t take care of me anymore'
In North Carolina, two sibling cats are in search of a new home after being left at an animal shelter with a touching note.
Horse rescued from pool after being frightened during North Carolina storm
The horse had been stuck in the pool for several hours before the fire department and animal rescue came to help.
UNC-Chapel Hill shooting suspect Tailei Qi appears in court for first time
A judge denied bond for the Ph.D. student charged with murder.
North Carolina law grants police more power to release photos of juveniles suspected of violent crimes
A new North Carolina state law gives police increased power in some instances to release photos of juvenile suspects accused of murder and other violent crimes.
UNC-Chapel Hill faculty member shot and killed in campus building, authorities say
UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said the shooting was in Caudill Laboratories, and there is no longer a threat to the public. A suspect has been arrested, the school said.
Father of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley dies in apparent explosion
The father of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley died overnight in an apparent explosion that destroyed the NFL player's North Carolina home and left another person injured, authorities said.
North Carolina dad shoots man who allegedly hit, killed son moments earlier: police
Chad Woods is accused of fatally shooting Jeffrey McKay and stealing his truck.
Carowinds 'Giga' coaster reopens in N.C. after large crack repaired
Video of the coaster showed a support beam bending with the top visibly detached as cars packed with unsuspecting passengers whirled by at speeds of up to 95 mph.
Sanitation worker finds wandering toddler on street, helps her find home
Officials posted that the worker noticed a small child walking on the side of the road and didn't spot an adult nearby.
'Got all that?': Grandmother horse gives birth, paternity mystery baffles park rangers
Park rangers said the herd's family tree just got complicated.
North Carolina lottery winner had family pick numbers: 'I started hyperventilating'
The jackpot stands at $1.55 billion with the next drawing set for Tuesday night.
See it: Tooth of largest shark that ever lived washes ashore in North Carolina
The megalodon was the most terrifying predator that ever dominated the oceans.
Marines found in car died from carbon monoxide poisoning, officials say
The Pender County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately make clear whether their deaths were accidental.
Sheriff: Car crash victim steals truck from good Samaritan who stopped to help
Deputies said the good Samaritan stopped to see if anybody else was involved in the crash and that was when his truck was stolen.
'I think I cried all the way home': North Carolina woman wins 'life-changing' jackpot
Cynthia Neely originally thought someone else had won the jackpot when she saw that it was starting over with a smaller amount.
Three Marines found dead in a car near Camp Lejeune in North Carolina
The three servicemen were discovered dead in a vehicle in Pender County on the morning of July 23, according to local reports – approximately 40 minutes away from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.
3 found dead in car at North Carolina gas station are identified as Marines stationed nearby
Three men who were found dead over the weekend at a North Carolina gas station have been identified as Marine lance corporals stationed at nearby Camp Lejeune, the U.S. Marine Corps said Tuesday.