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.
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.
School bus driver wins $150,000 on $5 scratch-off and plans to pay off mortgage
Pauls 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.
Man charged with murder in death of Home Depot worker, 83, after shoplifting incident: police
Police in North Carolina have arrested the man they said was caught on security video shoving an elderly Home Depot employee out of the way during a theft back in October who later died from his injuries.
Video: Officer's body-worn camera stopped suspect's bullet
Dramatic video released by police in North Carolina shows how a body-worn camera stopped an officer from being shot while serving an involuntary commitment order.
Couple wins $1M after misplacing lottery ticket in wife's purse
Terry Peace of North Carolina said he might take early retirement.
NC woman wins $2M scratch-off lottery prize months after $1M win
Kenya Sloan hopes to open her own soul food restaurant with her second win.
Police: 2 adults, 3 children die in murder-suicide in North Carolina
"There is no information at this time that indicates any threat to the community," police said in a news release.
Toddler, teen driver, others killed across Northern California during deadly storm
A toddler in Sonoma County was killed when a rain-soaked redwood tree crushed him during the heavy rains – and others across Northern California died in car crashes and in floods, officials said.
NC police plead for Madalina Cojocari tips on 42nd day since 11-year-old vanished after exiting school bus
North Carolina authorities are renewing the plea for information in the search for 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari.
Madalina Cojocari's parents 'clearly' not telling everything about missing girl, police say
"This is a serious case of a child whose parents clearly are not telling us everything they know," Capt. Jennifer Thompson said.
Relocated ‘nuisance’ bear travels nearly 1,000 miles, returns to national park
A bold black bear with a reputation for looting campsites and backpacks has wowed researchers once again.
Madalina Cojocari: Family of missing North Carolina girl pen letter
Madalina Cojocari, 11, was last seen on November 23, and police released footage of her on a school bus walking down the aisle two days before she went missing.
North Carolina Chick-fil-A owner fined for violating child labor laws, paying workers in food: report
The Department of Labor determined the restaurant owed $6,450 in fines and $235 in back wages to several employees.
Madalina Cojocari: Police release last-known footage of missing North Carolina girl
The FBI said Madalina Cojocari disappeared from her home on November 23 in Cornelius, North Carolina.
Madalina Cojocari: Authorities expand search for missing 11-year-old North Carolina girl
Authorities in North Carolina have created the #FindMadalina hashtag nearly a month after she was last seen.
FBI joins search for 11-year-old North Carolina girl as police arrest mother, stepfather
Madalina Cojocari was last seen on November 23 and reported missing to her school weeks later.
North Carolina teen wins $1M lottery while heading to 2nd job: 'Everyone was happy'
Dalton Radford said he learned that he was a winner when he checked his tickets in the convenience store parking lot.
Man sentenced for holding family at gunpoint to steal 5 French bulldog puppies
Christopher Lamont Stimpson posed as a customer in order to gain access to the puppies, which were worth more than $23,000.