'Entirely miraculous': FedEx driver survives 75-foot fall in Salisbury

In the dark, Cribb said he thought he was jumping onto a level grassy median. He did not know there was a 75-foot drop. He landed in soft mud, firefighters said, just missing several logs.

Teen accused of killing mother, 6-year-old brother on Valentine's Day arrested in North Carolina

"He was taken into custody after store employees called in a shoplifter to police. The 2007 Toyota Camry Levi Norwood was reported to be driving has also been recovered at the time of his arrest," the Sheriff's Office wrote in an update.

Charlotte woman charged in beating death of 7-year-old daughter

A Charlotte woman has been charged with beating her 7-year-old daughter to death. Authorities say the crime happened in Florida, but she was taken into custody in North Carolina. 

5 earthquakes rattle Tennessee-North Carolina border, USGS says

The cluster of earthquakes hit in a small area about 25 miles southwest of Knoxville, near the North Carolina border.

Paramedic loses daughter in fire at his home

A paramedic in North Carolina responded to a fire at his own home Tuesday morning that claimed the life of his 40-year-old daughter.

CMPD officers reunite owner with puppy stolen in car

It's probably one of the best things you'll see all day: A woman's puppy was in her car when it was stolen.

Police: Man stabbed aunt's dog to death, chainsawed in half

Jonathan Maxey Bulluck Jr., 23, was charged with stealing and beating a dog named Tigger, who police say Bulluck stabbed to death and used a chain saw to cut in half.

North Carolina soldier dies in accident in Syria

A 22-year-old soldier from North Carolina has died in a rollover accident in Syria, the Defense Department said Saturday.

Pastor charged with more than 100 sex crimes involving children

Police say a North Carolina pastor has been charged with more than 100 felony sex offenses involving three children.

Father accused of tackling student-athlete during wresting match

A father who came out of the stands and lunged at his son's opponent during a wrestling match on Saturday in Kannapolis, North Carolina is now facing charges.

NC kidnapping: Suspect in custody; mom, baby found safe

The violent incident occurred early Monday morning around 1:12 a.m. Authorities are searching for all three at this time. 

Man in fatigues filmed folding torn US flag

A man in military garb was caught on camera performing his patriotic duty at a Hope Mills, North Carolina, home after spotting a United States flag torn from its pole during storms and carefully folding it before placing it on the homeowner’s porch.

Not easy being green: North Carolina dog births unique puppy

Experts said there’s a normal explanation for the puppy’s coloration — and no, he wasn’t exposed to any gamma rays.