DNA links couple to 1991 cold case of abandoned infant remains, police say
A North Carolina couple has been charged after DNA evidence linked them to the remains of an infant abandoned in the trash in 1991, police said.
A North Carolina couple has been charged after DNA evidence linked them to the remains of an infant abandoned in the trash in 1991, police said.
Brian Laundrie lookalike has hotel door kicked in by US Marshals, deputies in arrest attempt
“I said, ‘You might want to change your appearance for a while or this will continue to happen where you go,’” Graham County Sheriff Jerry Crisp told Severin Beckwith, the Brian Laundrie doppelgänger.
“I said, ‘You might want to change your appearance for a while or this will continue to happen where you go,’” Graham County Sheriff Jerry Crisp told Severin Beckwith, the Brian Laundrie doppelgänger.
Man defrauded Amazon of nearly $300k in return scheme, DOJ says
Prosecutors said a 31-year-old North Carolina man ordered expensive products from Amazon and defrauded the company of nearly $300,000 in a return scheme.
Prosecutors said a 31-year-old North Carolina man ordered expensive products from Amazon and defrauded the company of nearly $300,000 in a return scheme.
North Carolina high school shooting: 1 dead, suspect in custody
One student was killed Wednesday afternoon in a shooting at Mt. Tabor High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A suspect was later taken into custody after being at large for hours.
One student was killed Wednesday afternoon in a shooting at Mt. Tabor High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A suspect was later taken into custody after being at large for hours.
Student wears Mexican flag at graduation, denied diploma
School officials in Asheboro, North Carolina defended the decision to withhold the student's diploma, saying that wearing a flag of any kind is a violation of the dress code.
School officials in Asheboro, North Carolina defended the decision to withhold the student's diploma, saying that wearing a flag of any kind is a violation of the dress code.
Andrew Brown Jr.: Judge rules video of shooting death involving NC deputies can be released in 30 days
A judge has ruled of body camera footage that shows the death of Andrew Brown Jr., the Black man killed by deputies last week in North Carolina, may be released in 30 days.
A judge has ruled of body camera footage that shows the death of Andrew Brown Jr., the Black man killed by deputies last week in North Carolina, may be released in 30 days.
Andrew Brown Jr. shot 5 times, including in back of head, attorneys say independent autopsy shows
Attorneys for the family of Andrew Brown Jr. said on Tuesday that an independent autopsy showed Brown was shot five times, including in the back of the head.
Attorneys for the family of Andrew Brown Jr. said on Tuesday that an independent autopsy showed Brown was shot five times, including in the back of the head.
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.
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.
Trump honors WWII veterans, formally recognizes Wilmington, NC as 'Heritage City'
President Donald Trump will use the power of incumbency to his advantage Wednesday, opting to make a personal appearance in a key battleground state to declare the port city of Wilmington, North Carolina a World War II “Heritage City.”
President Donald Trump will use the power of incumbency to his advantage Wednesday, opting to make a personal appearance in a key battleground state to declare the port city of Wilmington, North Carolina a World War II “Heritage City.”
Funeral held for boy, 5, who was fatally shot in North Carolina
A funeral is being held for a 5-year-old boy who was fatally shot in the North Carolina city of Wilson.
A funeral is being held for a 5-year-old boy who was fatally shot in the North Carolina city of Wilson.
2 dead, 7 wounded in shooting at North Carolina block party
Two people were killed and seven others were wounded in an early Monday shooting in North Carolina’s largest city, police said, while five others were hit by vehicles.
Two people were killed and seven others were wounded in an early Monday shooting in North Carolina’s largest city, police said, while five others were hit by vehicles.
Family of man killed by Washington officer files $25M claim
SEATTLE (AP) — The family of a North Carolina man killed by a police officer during a traffic stop in Washington state filed a $28 million wrongful-death claim.
SEATTLE (AP) — The family of a North Carolina man killed by a police officer during a traffic stop in Washington state filed a $28 million wrongful-death claim.
Hurricane Florence roars ashore in North Carolina
The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wrightsville, North Carolina early Friday morning.
The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wrightsville, North Carolina early Friday morning.
$2M worth of 'fentanyl' seized in bust turns out to be sugar, lab finds
Three people were arrested after deputies seized what was believed to be nearly 13 pounds of the deadly opioid fentanyl in a Wilmington, North Carolina drug raid.
Three people were arrested after deputies seized what was believed to be nearly 13 pounds of the deadly opioid fentanyl in a Wilmington, North Carolina drug raid.
Foxes are stealing newspapers and leaving them all over one man's backyard
It was a mystery. Newspapers started showing up behind James Eubanks' Winston-Salem home. On Tuesday morning there was only one, but there have been many more.
It was a mystery. Newspapers started showing up behind James Eubanks' Winston-Salem home. On Tuesday morning there was only one, but there have been many more.
North Carolina dad buys billboard for son after school doesn't recognize him as valedictorian
A North Carolina father bought his recently-graduated son a billboard recognizing him as valedictorian even though the school refused to do so. Gary Allmon purchased the billboard for his son Josh on U.S. 264 in Wake County.
A North Carolina father bought his recently-graduated son a billboard recognizing him as valedictorian even though the school refused to do so. Gary Allmon purchased the billboard for his son Josh on U.S. 264 in Wake County.
Pizza worker accused of putting rat poison in cheese
Customers at a North Carolina pizzeria may have dodged a close one last week. The News & Observer reports an employee at Fayetteville's Primo Pizza was arrested Wednesday and accused of mixing what cops believe was rat poison in with the shredded cheese.
Customers at a North Carolina pizzeria may have dodged a close one last week. The News & Observer reports an employee at Fayetteville's Primo Pizza was arrested Wednesday and accused of mixing what cops believe was rat poison in with the shredded cheese.
$53 a day: N.C. teacher posts paycheck on Facebook to draw attention to teacher pay
In the post, Nick Cols said he has been teaching for 10 years and loves his job but is struggling because he only makes about $1,715 each month.
In the post, Nick Cols said he has been teaching for 10 years and loves his job but is struggling because he only makes about $1,715 each month.
Cat walks 12 miles to get home to family – then they ask shelter to euthanize him
A little orange and white cat who was rejected by his family twice has found a happy ending after all.
A little orange and white cat who was rejected by his family twice has found a happy ending after all.
‘You did not die in vain’: Mother hopes story of daughter’s overdose will save lives
The following poem is the work of Robert Frost, titled “Nothing Gold Can Stay.” The words which it contains came to define the life, and death, of 22-year-old Toria Stevens.
The following poem is the work of Robert Frost, titled “Nothing Gold Can Stay.” The words which it contains came to define the life, and death, of 22-year-old Toria Stevens.