North Carolina state lawmaker switches parties, gives GOP supermajority
The party switch announced by Rep. Tricia Cotham, of Mecklenburg County, means Republicans now hold the 72 seats required in the 120-seat House to hold a veto-proof majority.
The party switch announced by Rep. Tricia Cotham, of Mecklenburg County, means Republicans now hold the 72 seats required in the 120-seat House to hold a veto-proof majority.
NC man wins $2 million lottery nearly 2 years after $1 million win
Pharris Frank, 41, recently won $2 million on a $20 scratch-off following a previous big win. “I called my wife and told her, ‘I did it again.’"
Pharris Frank, 41, recently won $2 million on a $20 scratch-off following a previous big win. “I called my wife and told her, ‘I did it again.’"
North Carolina teacher resigns after taping 11-year-old's mouth shut: 'He was humiliated'
"I don’t know what to do," the child's text message to his mother said.
"I don’t know what to do," the child's text message to his mother said.
North Carolina Army veteran buys $68,000 Carvana car for wife — but it was a stolen vehicle, police said
A North Carolina couple said they spent more than $68,000 purchasing a vehicle from Carvana that ended up being stolen. The vehicle was later seized and impounded by police.
A North Carolina couple said they spent more than $68,000 purchasing a vehicle from Carvana that ended up being stolen. The vehicle was later seized and impounded by police.
Amazon driver seen delivering package during reported armed police standoff
In a statement, Amazon said it prioritizes the safety of its drivers and was “looking into the specific circumstances” of the now-viral TikTok video.
In a statement, Amazon said it prioritizes the safety of its drivers and was “looking into the specific circumstances” of the now-viral TikTok video.
11-year-old Outer Banks wild stallion euthanized after severe fighting injury
Finn was seen fighting with other stallions and veterinarians believe that is how he sustained his irreparable leg injury.
Finn was seen fighting with other stallions and veterinarians believe that is how he sustained his irreparable leg injury.
Watch: Coast Guard pulls 3 people from Atlantic Ocean after sailboat stalls
Rescuers determined it would be too difficult to tow the disabled sailboat because of deteriorating weather conditions.
Rescuers determined it would be too difficult to tow the disabled sailboat because of deteriorating weather conditions.
Thieves in North Carolina steal Maserati, BMWs worth more than $300K from car dealer, police say
Surveillance video from inside the dealership shows the suspects jumping into the luxury cars and driving off the showroom floor through the glass door.
Surveillance video from inside the dealership shows the suspects jumping into the luxury cars and driving off the showroom floor through the glass door.
Watch: Firefighters rescue bride and groom stuck in elevator for 2 hours
"Please get my sister out next. She's the one in the wedding dress," one of the passengers told rescuers.
"Please get my sister out next. She's the one in the wedding dress," one of the passengers told rescuers.
Three people arrested in North Carolina for tying up, torturing victim in basement
The local sheriff described the crime as a "horrific incident," adding that an investigation was launched after an unidentified person showed up at a resident's home saying they had been kidnapped.
The local sheriff described the crime as a "horrific incident," adding that an investigation was launched after an unidentified person showed up at a resident's home saying they had been kidnapped.
North Carolina 6-year-old caught with unloaded gun at school
The incident comes more than a month after a 6-year-old first grader at an elementary school in Virginia shot a teacher during an altercation.
The incident comes more than a month after a 6-year-old first grader at an elementary school in Virginia shot a teacher during an altercation.
Michael Jordan donates $10M to Make-A-Wish for 60th birthday
Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday on Friday by making a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish.
Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday on Friday by making a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish.
Madalina Cojocari: North Carolina police release new photo of 11-year-old missing since November
The girl was last seen getting off her school bus on Nov. 21, 2022.
The girl was last seen getting off her school bus on Nov. 21, 2022.
Emotional video helps hound get forever home after 7 years at shelter
A woman who follows the shelter on Facebook had seen posts about Mitch in the past, but the emotional video "convinced her to give Mitch a forever home."
A woman who follows the shelter on Facebook had seen posts about Mitch in the past, but the emotional video "convinced her to give Mitch a forever home."
Grandmother charged with murder in beating death of 8-year-old granddaughter
Authorities said the child had injuries “throughout her entire body and head.”
Authorities said the child had injuries “throughout her entire body and head.”
Cafeteria worker ‘fell to my knees’ after winning $2M scratch-off prize
A North Carolina woman hopes to live comfortably with a new car and business after becoming a millionaire.
A North Carolina woman hopes to live comfortably with a new car and business after becoming a millionaire.
Florida murder suspect arrested in missing Lyft driver's car after North Carolina police chase
The search is on for a Gary Levin, 74, after a man who was wanted in connection with a murder was arrested in his car. Levin's family has been unable to reach him for a week.
The search is on for a Gary Levin, 74, after a man who was wanted in connection with a murder was arrested in his car. Levin's family has been unable to reach him for a week.
Teen bull rider dies on first attempt in North Carolina rodeo
Family members said the 14-year-old grew up loving the sport and got his first chance over the weekend, which ended in a terrible tragedy.
Family members said the 14-year-old grew up loving the sport and got his first chance over the weekend, which ended in a terrible tragedy.
School bus driver wins $150,000 on $5 scratch-off and plans to pay off mortgage
Paula Harris, a 59-year-old school bus driver in North Carolina, said she also hopes to use the winnings to help out her kids.
Paula Harris, a 59-year-old school bus driver in North Carolina, said she also hopes to use the winnings to help out her kids.
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.