North Carolina Zoo mourns the loss of beloved polar bear weeks before 20th birthday
Payton, who was being transferred to the Louisville Zoo for a breeding partnership, tragically passed away during the journey.
Great Dane sets record at North Carolina rescue for largest litter: ‘We could not believe it’
To the rescue’s surprise, the Great Dane ended up giving birth to 15 puppies.
McDonald's worker fatally shoots woman amid restaurant argument: Police
Hendersonville, North Carolina authorities arrested a man after an argument overflowed into the McDonald's restaurant where he worked at on Monday morning.
North Carolina angler's colorful puddingwife catch may set world record in saltwater fishing
Connor Stone, 30, is on the verge of potentially setting a world record in the world of saltwater fishing. In a remarkable catch made back in July, Stone reeled in a vibrant and exotic puddingwife fish.
Car completely crashes through North Carolina home, injuring 1 as investigation begins
Over the weekend, a shocking incident occurred in North Carolina as a car crashed through a residential home, causing at least one injury.
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.
Tropical Storm Ophelia blasts mid-Atlantic coast after North Carolina landfall as power outages climb
The fierce winds on the East Coast have caused over 50,000 power outages so far, and those numbers are expected to climb as the tropical storm-force gusts cause property damage and topple trees and power lines.
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.
University of North Carolina students push for gun safety after deadly shooting of faculty member
Students gathered on campus and held a moment of silence to honor associate professor Zijie Yan, who was killed by one of his graduate students.
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.
UNC-Chapel Hill student left building after fatally shooting adivser, police say
The shooter killed a faculty member inside a science building on the university's campus on Monday, according to police.
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
University officials also did not immediately identify the staffer who was killed and said it was too soon to offer a possible motive.
Madalina Cojocari's grandmother believes missing girl, 12, was trafficked for $5M: report
Madalina Cojocari was last seen getting off a North Carolina school bus in November 2022.
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.
Ban on gender-affirming health care for minors takes effect in North Carolina
The law bans medical professionals from providing hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs and surgical gender-transition procedures to most under 18.
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.