North Carolina farmer wins $100K lottery after he craved a steak
William Jones was buying a propane tank for his grill so that he could cook his steaks. That’s when he decided to buy a $100 Million Mega Cash ticket.
Novice pilot makes expert landing on North Carolina freeway after engine failure
Pilot Vince Fraser said the whole incident from engine failure to landing lasted about three minutes.
Husband of 'One Tree Hill' actress struck by lightning and killed
The couple was married in 2016 and moved to North Carolina during the pandemic to be closer to family.
Supreme Court rules for GOP lawmakers in voter ID case
The Supreme Court gave Republican legislative leaders in North Carolina a win Thursday in an ongoing fight over the state's latest photo identification voting law.
3 wounded in shooting at North Carolina mall food court
The shooting happened at Eastridge Mall west of Charlotte. Police on scene say three people -- two men and one woman -- were shot and taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Justine Lindsay, believed to be 1st openly transgender NFL cheerleader, opens up about joining Panthers
Justine Lindsay will be joining the Panthers' cheerleading squad, which would seemingly make her the first openly transgender NFL cheerleader.
Father drowns trying to rescue 9-year-old son floating away on tube
The son was eventually rescued, but the father didn’t resurface.
Agents find 23 pounds of cocaine in North Carolina passenger's wheelchair
The 22-year-old man was returning to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic when officers found packages of a white, powdery substance concealed in an electric wheelchair.
NC suspect seen on video hurling Molotov cocktails at two churches; arrest announced
North Carolina authorities announced the arrest of a man allegedly depicted in surveillance footage hurling Molotov cocktails toward two churches over the Memorial Day weekend.
Man who won $10M lottery prize sentenced to life in prison for murder
A North Carolina man who won a $10 million lottery prize will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he was convicted of murdering his girlfriend.
Flash cards depicting pregnant man used to teach preschoolers about colors, says legislator
A teacher in North Carolina used flashcards with LGBTQIA+ messages to teach her preschool class colors, according to NC House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore.
This weekend's NASCAR race: Drivers clash at the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte
The NASCAR Cups Series is in full throttle for Memorial Day weekend as drivers compete in one of crown jewels of racing in Charlotte.
Rep. Madison Cawthorn loses primary battle after series of controversies
Rep. Madison Cawthorn was a rising star in the Republican party until he was involved in scandals. Cawthorn claimed he was invited to orgies where people snorted cocaine. He also was caught twice with guns at the airport.
Midterm election 2022 results: All eyes are on these 5 state primaries
Here’s what to look for in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon as the results come in.
2022 midterm elections: What to watch as 5 states hold primaries
Voters in several states will test former President Donald Trump’s sway again Tuesday — including Pennsylvania, where he’s endorsed celebrity Dr. Oz for U.S. Senate.
Coast Guard rescues dog who fell overboard in North Carolina
The crew aboard a boat in the area received a report of a vessel that had lost their dog overboard.
Birthday to remember: Responding firefighters end up serenading 93-year-old woman
Firefighters in Smithfield, North Carolina, sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to a 93-year-old woman after they were called to her home because of a cooking mishap on May 16.
Madison Cawthorn faces primary challengers amid controversies, gaffes
A series of unforced political and personal errors by GOP congressman Madison Cawthorn has brought the forces of big-name Republicans and traditional enemies to bear on his reelection bid in North Carolina.
Duke investigating student’s graduation speech that mirrored 2014 Harvard speech
Duke’s student newspaper first reported the similarities, posting transcripts of both speeches.
15 North Carolina students sent to hospital after school bus collides head-on with dump truck
Fifteen students were hurt Wednesday morning when their school bus collided head-on with a dump truck, officials said.