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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Father drowns trying to rescue 9-year-old son floating away on tube
The son was eventually rescued, but the father didn’t resurface.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The crew aboard a boat in the area received a report of a vessel that had lost their dog overboard.
Duke investigating student’s graduation speech that mirrored 2014 Harvard speech
Duke’s student newspaper first reported the similarities, posting transcripts of both speeches.
Duke’s student newspaper first reported the similarities, posting transcripts of both speeches.
Trooper collides with wrong-way driver to save lives, dashcam video shows
Trooper Cody Thao stopped his patrol car in the path of a wrong-way driver.
Trooper Cody Thao stopped his patrol car in the path of a wrong-way driver.
Group of prisoners attack, kill inmate convicted of murdering 2-year-old girl, authorities say
A group of inmates in a North Carolina prison attacked and killed another inmate, who was serving a 31-year sentence for murdering a 2-year-old girl.
A group of inmates in a North Carolina prison attacked and killed another inmate, who was serving a 31-year sentence for murdering a 2-year-old girl.
Driver ordered to remove ‘FART’ license plate from truck
Karly Sindy of Asheville, North Carolina, said the DMV has allowed her to at least keep the plate after she used the word as an acronym for her newly-launched club.
Karly Sindy of Asheville, North Carolina, said the DMV has allowed her to at least keep the plate after she used the word as an acronym for her newly-launched club.
Woman fights to keep ‘FART’ license plate in North Carolina
Karly Sindy of North Carolina said she was surprised when the DMV granted her vanity plate request, but now the DMV wants an explanation for it — and she’s come up with one.
Karly Sindy of North Carolina said she was surprised when the DMV granted her vanity plate request, but now the DMV wants an explanation for it — and she’s come up with one.
'Miracle' baby born on 2/22/22 at 2:22 a.m. in labor and delivery room No. 2
Baby Judah Grace was born to Aberli and Hank Spear at 2:22 a.m. on Tuesday, 2/22/22. But that’s not the only reason she was a "miracle."
Baby Judah Grace was born to Aberli and Hank Spear at 2:22 a.m. on Tuesday, 2/22/22. But that’s not the only reason she was a "miracle."