Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy

Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.

North Carolina mother charged in 2nd infant co-sleeping death

A North Carolina mother, Mackenzie Katlyn Reed, is facing charges related to the death of her infant due to co-sleeping, marking the second such incident involving her.

Vehicle, human remains may solve 1982 cold case of 3 North Carolina missing men

In North Carolina, authorities have uncovered a potential breakthrough in a 1982 cold case involving the disappearance of three men. William Clifton, David McMicken, and Michael Norman vanished after leaving a Chocowinity bar.

North Carolina man shot, killed at Walmart while defending mother, family claims

In a tragic incident at a Walmart in North Carolina, 29-year-old Colton Valdez lost his life while attempting to defend his mother. Garner police reported that Valdez was fatally shot on Tuesday at the Walmart on Fayetteville Road.

North Carolina woman allegedly stabs 10-year-old sibling to death

The child had been stabbed multiple times inside a residence before being moved to the backyard, according to investigators.

Police rescue infant abandoned in outside dumpster with temperatures in low 40s

In North Carolina, police rescued an infant discovered in a dumpster during cold temperatures. Responding to a welfare check, officers found the newborn, estimated to be up to two days old, near an apartment building.

North Carolina man arrested with explosives in grocery store parking lot

Cameron Lee Smith, a 40-year-old North Carolina man, was arrested at a grocery store parking lot with explosives in his vehicle. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office charged him with possession of weapons of mass destruction, meth, drug paraphernalia, and a concealed handgun.

North Carolina pastor attempted to stick wife's co-worker's head into deep fryer: police

A High Point, North Carolina, pastor was arrested last week after allegedly assaulting and attempting to push his wife’s co-worker’s head into a McDonald’s deep fryer, according to police.

Duke University faces lawsuit as former student alleges sexual assault by faculty member

A former Duke University Ph.D. student, known as "John Doe," has filed a federal lawsuit against the institution, accusing a faculty member, identified as "Professor X," of sexual assault.

North Carolina traffic stop uncovers enough fentanyl to kill 27 million people

In a significant development, a routine traffic stop in North Carolina unveiled a staggering amount of fentanyl, enough to potentially cause the death of 27 million people, exceeding the state's population.

Disney's Storyliving eyes North Carolina for next residential community

Disney's Storyliving plans to expand its residential community venture with "Asteria" in Chatham County, North Carolina. Set amidst the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill area, the 1,500-acre community will offer 4,000 homes, blending metropolitan amenities with small-town charm.

North Carolina Rep. McHenry, key in House speaker deadlock, won't run in 2024

McHenry, who was first elected to the House in 2004 at age 29, unveiled his surprise decision as candidate filing started this week in North Carolina.

Madalina Cojocari: Whereabouts of missing North Carolina girl still unknown one year later

November 21 marks the solemn one-year anniversary of the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari, an 11-year-old girl from North Carolina. Despite exhaustive efforts by authorities, Madalina's whereabouts remain unknown, with her parents becoming central figures in the investigation.