North Carolina man accused of shooting 5-year-old boy in the head: report
Darius Sessoms, 25, was taken into custody Monday charged with first degree murder in the death of the boy, Cannon Hinnant, in Wilson, N.C, WRAL-TV reported.
5.1 magnitude earthquake hits in North Carolina, felt in several states
People across at least seven states reported feeling a magnitude 5.1 earthquake that hit North Carolina on Sunday morning.
North Carolina man who hit $10M lottery jackpot charged with murder
A North Carolina man who won a $10 million lottery in 2017 has been charged with murder in the death of a woman who was found lifeless in a hotel room.
Army quarantines 90 soldiers with coronavirus at Fort Bragg
A total of 110 people participated in the course, which was cut short after a single soldier tested positive. Subsequent tests then showed that 82 students and 8 instructors had COVID-19, Army spokeswoman Janice Burton told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
'We are just going to go out and start slaughtering them': 3 NC police officers fired over racist rants
Each was accused of violating standards of conduct, criticism and use of inappropriate jokes and slurs.
2 Republicans opposed by Trump win in N. Carolina, Kentucky
Voters have rebuffed President Donald Trump and nominated two Republicans he opposed to House seats from North Carolina and Kentucky.
Planning for summer beach days? Docs share virus safety tips
According to Tripadvisor, 50% of travelers are looking to book a one- to five-day trip this month, suggesting massive pent-up demand for sand and surf.
2 dead, 7 wounded in shooting at North Carolina block party
Police say a shooting in North Carolina's largest city has left two people dead and seven others wounded, while five others were hit by vehicles at the scene.
Teen, father fight off shark at North Carolina beach
A teen suffered bite wounds on his leg and hand after a shark attacked him off the coast of Cape Hatteras in North Carolina.
NASCAR wants 30,000 fans at All-Star race in Tennessee
NASCAR is set to allow up to 30,000 fans at the track in Bristol next month when it moves the All-Star race out of Charlotte Motor Speedway for just the second time in the history of the race.
North Carolina man arrested after allegedly calling African American church, threatening to burn it down
A North Carolina man was taken into custody for allegedly threatening to burn down a predominantly African American church according to the Department of Justice.
Family, public officials gather in North Carolina for song-filled memorial service to George Floyd
Mourners gathered Saturday in the North Carolina town where George Floyd grew up for the second of three public memorial services.
Police officer saves choking child at Olive Garden while on lunch break
The Gastonia Police Department says Capt. Trent Conard was eating lunch at the Olive Garden restaurant when he heard a woman shout, “She’s not breathing, my baby’s not breathing!”
Trump says GOP is pulling convention from North Carolina
President Donald Trump says he is seeking a new state to host the Republican National Convention after host North Carolina refused to guarantee the event could be held in Charlotte without restrictions because of ongoing concerns over the coronavirus.
Loggerhead sea turtle nesting on Outer Banks beach struck, killed by illegal driver, NPS says
A loggerhead sea turtle nesting in the sand at Cape Hatteras National Seashore was killed after someone driving illegally on the beach ran her over, National Park Service officials say.
Thousands of racing fans pack the stands at North Carolina speedway
Thousands of racing fans packed the stands of a North Carolina speedway on Saturday, despite state restrictions on outside gatherings.
Republican donor, fundraiser Louis DeJoy picked as postmaster general
A Republican fundraiser and prolific political donor from North Carolina will be the next postmaster general.
North Carolina governor OKs NASCAR to race at Charlotte
The governor of North Carolina said Tuesday that NASCAR can go forward with the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway without fans in attendance at the end of May unless health conditions deteriorate in the state.
Single dad adopts 13-year-old left at hospital by adoptive parents
"A dad and U.S citizen in just two weeks can’t describe in words the joy in my heart and house after a long long journey."
6-month-old baby at center of Amber Alert found dead in cemetery
"This infant was confirmed by the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiners Office to be the missing infant, Chi-Liam Cody Brown-Erickson," police said in a news release.