Woman allegedly goes on shopping spree after receiving $150K COVID-19 loan
A North Carolina woman was indicted for fraudulently obtaining a COVID-19 small business loan amounting to nearly $150,000, and is accused of using it to shop at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton and other retailers, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Florida man wins $500,000 playing lotto numbers from fortune cookie
A Florida man’s meal of fried rice and shrimp turned out to be quite the investment.
Michael Jordan donates $10M for North Carolina health clinics
Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to open medical clinics for low-income families near his hometown in North Carolina, on top of the $7 million he previously gave to help launch clinics in other underserved communities.
Mother of 5 killed after kids find gun in her purse
A North Carolina mother of 5 was accidentally shot and killed in her apartment when one of her young children found her handgun in her purse.
Nearly 300 Duke Energy crews head to Carolinas to restore power following winter storm
Duke Energy crews from Pinellas County will join hundreds of other linemen in the Carolinas Wednesday ahead of the winter storm.
At least 3 killed, 10 injured in North Carolina tornado
A tornado ripped through North Carolina's Brunswick County, killing at least three people and injuring 10 others in its trail of destruction.
12-year-old boy shoots, kills home intruder to protect 73-year-old grandmother shot during robbery
Police in North Carolina say a 12-year-old boy shot and killed an intruder in order to protect his grandmother, after two men broke into their home and shot the 73-year-old woman in the leg as they demanded money.
12-year-old shoots intruder, killing him during armed robbery at N.C. apartment, police say
Police say a 12-year-old pulled out a gun and shot at two masked intruders who broke into an apartment this weekend. One of the suspects was hit and died later at the hospital.
NC nurse who works in COVID-19 unit wins $1 million in state lottery
A North Carolina nurse who works in the COVID unit won a $1 million prize in the state’s lottery.
North Carolina preschool teacher, laid off after 20 years, wins $250G lottery prize
A North Carolina preschool teacher who was laid off earlier this year recently had his luck dramatically turn around.
North Carolina police officer killed in overnight shootout
Mount Holly police officer Tyler Herndon was one of several officers to respond to a call at Mount Holly Car Wash and Arcade, according to police.
Small North Carolina town mourns its 1st police officer killed in line of duty
A small North Carolina town is mourning after one of its police officers became the first to die in the line of duty.
NC mother charged after infant found with missing fingernails and toenails
A mother has been criminally charged after investigators said she mutilated her 20-month-old toddler, allegedly leaving the child with missing fingernails and toenails.
US Senate race: Thom Tillis poised to keep NC seat after challenger Cal Cunningham concedes
Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis will likely get a second term in Congress after Democratic rival Cal Cunningham conceded Tuesday.
6-year-old gives lesson on civics to his friends with homemade voting booth
Mac Mayer from Asheville, North Carolina set up his own voting booth in his driveway to give kids a chance to participate in this year’s election.
North Carolina pastor accused of urinating on woman, steps down from job: Report
The minister who was accused of urinating on a female passenger during a flight last month has stepped down from his role at a North Carolina church.
Family tailgates outside hospital awaiting new baby amid COVID-19 restrictions
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
Mom wants airlines to reexamine mask policies after getting kicked off flight
American Airlines said that they are investigating the incident and that they follow CDC guidelines.
Trump lays out health care vision, signs executive order in swing state NC
President Donald Trump is laying out his health care agenda Thursday amid a global pandemic and growing uncertainty about the future of the Affordable Care Act, the Obama-era law he vowed to replace with a much better plan.
Oldest living US Marine celebrates her 107th birthday in North Carolina
The oldest living U.S. Marine celebrated her 107th birthday in Kannapolis, N.C., over the weekend, with a happy birthday greeting from the Marine Corps.