Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court finds
On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.
Student from Upper Marlboro shot and killed in North Carolina: police
A college student from Upper Marlboro died from gunshot wounds in Durham, North Carolina, according to officials.
North Carolina man wins huge lottery jackpot after sister dreams he won
A North Carolina man is celebrating after he won over $800,000 in the lottery — and after his sister dreamed he won big.
North Carolina child says she hears 'monsters' in the wall, turns out to be 50K buzzing bees
A mother has gone viral on TikTok after she revealed that her little girl's complaint about hearing "monsters" inside her walls ended up being a swarm of 50,000 bees that somehow entered the family's home.
Charlotte shooting: 4 officers killed, 4 hurt while serving warrant
Eight police officers were shot, leaving four dead, during a confrontation with a wanted felon at a suburban Charlotte home, officials said. The suspect was also killed.
NASA to begin distributing 'moon trees' with seeds that flew around moon
Some out-of-this-world trees are now home and ready to begin inspiring a new generation. NASA is preparing to distribute "moon tree" seedlings that have sprouted from seeds flown on the Artemis I lunar mission.
North Carolina man sentenced in 1994 Indiana cold rape case
A North Carolina man, Robert Daniel Shelton, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a 1994 cold rape case in Indiana.
UNC Air pilot, physician both injured after plane crashes at North Carolina airport
Two people were injured in a plane crash at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina.
US Marine dies in training accident in North Carolina
A U.S. Marine, Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, tragically lost his life in a training accident on April 18, as confirmed by military officials.
Video: Group seen pulling bear cub from tree to take pictures in North Carolina
One bear cub was later found in poor condition, “likely a result of the unnecessary and irresponsible actions of the people involved," the wildlife agency said.
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.
Anonymous homeless man rescues, leaves motherless puppies with note at shelter: 'My heart shatters for them'
"I just want them to be given the chance their mother, like myself, was never given," the homeless man wrote in his note.
Army captain killed in tragic electric bike accident in North Carolina
An army captain was killed after he was struck by a minivan while riding an electric bike in North Carolina.
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.
NFL hits Panthers owner David Tepper with massive fine after tossing drink on Jaguars fan
Panthers owner David Tepper was seen on video throwing drink at a Jaguars fan from a suite during Sunday's loss.
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.