Bystander dives into chilly river to rescue small dog swept up by 'turbulent' current
The miniature poodle mix and its owner were happily reunited after the story of the animal’s rescue made the local news.
The miniature poodle mix and its owner were happily reunited after the story of the animal’s rescue made the local news.
Video: Officer's body-worn camera stopped suspect's bullet
Dramatic video released by police in North Carolina shows how a body-worn camera stopped an officer from being shot while serving an involuntary commitment order.
Dramatic video released by police in North Carolina shows how a body-worn camera stopped an officer from being shot while serving an involuntary commitment order.
Police: 2 adults, 3 children die in murder-suicide in North Carolina
"There is no information at this time that indicates any threat to the community," police said in a news release.
"There is no information at this time that indicates any threat to the community," police said in a news release.
North Carolina Chick-fil-A owner fined for violating child labor laws, paying workers in food: report
The Department of Labor determined the restaurant owed $6,450 in fines and $235 in back wages to several employees.
The Department of Labor determined the restaurant owed $6,450 in fines and $235 in back wages to several employees.
Man sentenced for holding family at gunpoint to steal 5 French bulldog puppies
Christopher Lamont Stimpson posed as a customer in order to gain access to the puppies, which were worth more than $23,000.
Christopher Lamont Stimpson posed as a customer in order to gain access to the puppies, which were worth more than $23,000.
North Carolina power outages: State of emergency declared after shootings at substations
Tens of thousands of people are without power and under curfew in North Carolina after an attack on two power substations.
Tens of thousands of people are without power and under curfew in North Carolina after an attack on two power substations.
Illinois grandparents die in plane crash en route to celebrate Thanksgiving with family
The couple was flying into town from St. Louis to visit their son and grandchildren for Thanksgiving.
The couple was flying into town from St. Louis to visit their son and grandchildren for Thanksgiving.
News chopper crash kills pilot, meteorologist in North Carolina
WBTV in North Carolina said a station helicopter crashed onto the interstate, killing Jason Myers and Chip Tayag.
WBTV in North Carolina said a station helicopter crashed onto the interstate, killing Jason Myers and Chip Tayag.
20-year-old driver of truck who struck, killed girl during Christmas parade arrested on multiple charges
The driver who lost control of the truck has been arrested on multiple charges.
The driver who lost control of the truck has been arrested on multiple charges.
'Rogue' former nurse charged with murder of 2 patients at hospital, nearly killing third
Jonathan Hayes, a 47-year-old former nurse in North Carolina, is accused of administering lethal doses of insulin to patients, authorities said.
Jonathan Hayes, a 47-year-old former nurse in North Carolina, is accused of administering lethal doses of insulin to patients, authorities said.
15-year-old boy kills 5 people in North Carolina mass shooting
Authorities said the male suspect, who opened fire along a walking trail in a residential area near Raleigh, was later taken into custody.
Authorities said the male suspect, who opened fire along a walking trail in a residential area near Raleigh, was later taken into custody.
Severed finger left behind at crime scene helps police ID potential suspect
Police in North Carolina say a severed finger left at the scene of an attempted home invasion led investigators to a suspect in the case.
Police in North Carolina say a severed finger left at the scene of an attempted home invasion led investigators to a suspect in the case.
North Carolina man dead after following GPS to destroyed bridge that dropped into water
A North Carolina man is dead after his GPS led him to a defunct bridge that dropped off into a creek on Sept. 30.
A North Carolina man is dead after his GPS led him to a defunct bridge that dropped off into a creek on Sept. 30.
North Carolina woman arrested for allegedly attempting to castrate 5-year-old stepson
The child's injuries included bruising to the face, arms, head, upper and lower legs, back and genital area.
The child's injuries included bruising to the face, arms, head, upper and lower legs, back and genital area.
UNC-Chapel Hill detects lead in drinking water, alerts campus
Administrators said they have found detectable lead levels in at least 22 water sources, including drinking fountains.
Administrators said they have found detectable lead levels in at least 22 water sources, including drinking fountains.
North Carolina 17-year-old charged with 2 counts of murder in slayings of missing teens, sheriff says
Lyric Woods, 14, and Devin Clark, 18, were reported missing over the weekend.
Lyric Woods, 14, and Devin Clark, 18, were reported missing over the weekend.
North Carolina’s 20-week abortion ban reinstated by judge
Abortions in North Carolina are no longer legal after 20 weeks of pregnancy, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, eroding protections in one of the South’s few remaining safe havens for reproductive freedom.
Abortions in North Carolina are no longer legal after 20 weeks of pregnancy, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, eroding protections in one of the South’s few remaining safe havens for reproductive freedom.
North Carolina man wins lottery while celebrating wedding anniversary
Happy anniversary! Kenneth Smith won $100,000 from a scratch-off ticket that he bought while he and his wife were celebrating their wedding anniversary at the beach.
Happy anniversary! Kenneth Smith won $100,000 from a scratch-off ticket that he bought while he and his wife were celebrating their wedding anniversary at the beach.
Man who jumped or fell from plane before emergency landing found dead 20 miles away
A 23-year-old man died after jumping or falling out of a plane as it made an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
A 23-year-old man died after jumping or falling out of a plane as it made an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Entire Kenly, North Carolina police department resigns after new town manager is hired
Police officers and other officials in the small town of Kenly have submitted mass-resignation letters citing stress, a hostile work environment and an inability to continue the department's long-term betterment projects.
Police officers and other officials in the small town of Kenly have submitted mass-resignation letters citing stress, a hostile work environment and an inability to continue the department's long-term betterment projects.