These are the 10 best places to retire in the US
Six out of the 10 top places to retire are all within the Sunshine State.
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.
Record-setting winter storm charges across the US, with 2nd storm on the way
A major winter storm left in its wake record-setting low temperatures across the U.S. The Pacific Northwest saw rare snow, a major blackout is ongoing in Texas and at the rough edge of the arctic blast, a deadly tornado ripped through a North Carolina town.
At least 3 killed, 10 injured in North Carolina tornado
A tornado ripped through North Carolina's Brunswick County, killing at least three people and injuring 10 others in its trail of destruction.
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.
NC nurse who works in COVID-19 unit wins $1 million in state lottery
A North Carolina nurse who works in the COVID unit won a $1 million prize in the state’s lottery.
North Carolina police officer killed in overnight shootout
Mount Holly police officer Tyler Herndon was one of several officers to respond to a call at Mount Holly Car Wash and Arcade, according to police.
Fort Bragg soldier killed on Outer Banks had been decapitated: reports
Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez was a 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper.
US Senate race: Thom Tillis poised to keep NC seat after challenger Cal Cunningham concedes
Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis will likely get a second term in Congress after Democratic rival Cal Cunningham conceded Tuesday.
6-year-old gives lesson on civics to his friends with homemade voting booth
Mac Mayer from Asheville, North Carolina set up his own voting booth in his driveway to give kids a chance to participate in this year’s election.
North Carolina pastor accused of urinating on woman, steps down from job: Report
The minister who was accused of urinating on a female passenger during a flight last month has stepped down from his role at a North Carolina church.
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.
North Carolina church ordered to close due to COVID-19 virus outbreak
A North Carolina health official has ordered a large church to close its doors temporarily because of concerns it is helping to spread the coronavirus by disregarding social distancing measures.
Man arrested in NC with van full of guns, explosives, reportedly planned to assassinate Joe Biden
A man allegedly plotting to assassinate Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden was arrested in North Carolina and is being held in jail on child pornography charges.
Mother files lawsuit after 7-year-old son with autism handcuffed for almost 40 minutes
A North Carolina mother is filing a lawsuit against her son’s school after a former resource officer restrained her child, who suffers from autism, for nearly 40 minutes.
‘A coin toss’ in NC: Surge in unaffiliated voters makes state a battleground in 2020 election
North Carolina, a historically Republican state, is now considered a political battleground as unaffiliated voters have become the fastest-growing group among its booming population — portending an unpredictable 2020 presidential election, according to experts.
Voters struggling with witness rules in early voting
Voters in a handful of states, including Wisconsin, are facing a requirement that already is tripping up thousands.
North Carolina town declares Bigfoot ‘world’s social distancing champion’
Bigfoot is a big deal in the small towns of McDowell County, North Carolina.