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.

Deputies help rescue baby owl that lost its home

The baby is now being taken care of by the nonprofit Wild at Heart Wildlife Sanctuary.

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.

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.

Couple dies from COVID-19 holding hands after 61 years of marriage

A North Carolina couple married for more than six decades held hands in their final moments before passing away from COVID-19.

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.

North Carolina voter rally ends with pepper spray, 8 arrests

A rally to promote voting that ended with North Carolina police pepper spraying and arresting attendants was the result of participants blocking the roadway without authorization.

Woman finds 2-headed snake in her house

A North Carolina woman who found a two-headed snake in her house decided to find it a home.

Man charged for seeking PPP loans for fake companies with 'Game of Thrones' names

The fraudulent businesses the man sought out loans for included “White Walker,” “Khaleesi,” and “The Night’s Watch,” according to the DOJ.

In NC, family of Jacob Blake calls for end to 'vicious cycle of hate'

Mike DeVaul, a YMCA executive in Charlotte who grew up with Jacob Blake Sr. said Jacob Blake Jr.'s life is still a cause for celebration.

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.”

4 who were at RNC in Charlotte test positive for COVID-19, county officials say

Health officials in North Carolina’s Mecklenburg County say four people who were at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.