Great-great-great-grandmother with 173 descendants celebrates her 100th birthday
Julia Lee Kelley has five children, 30 grandchildren, 88 great-grandchildren, 49 great-great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-great-grandchild.
Julia Lee Kelley has five children, 30 grandchildren, 88 great-grandchildren, 49 great-great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-great-grandchild.
5.1-magnitude quake strikes near Virginia border
The most powerful earthquake to hit North Carolina in more than 100 years shook much of the state early Sunday, rattling homes, businesses and residents.
The most powerful earthquake to hit North Carolina in more than 100 years shook much of the state early Sunday, rattling homes, businesses and residents.
North Carolina city approves 'reparations,' apologizes for role in slavery
North Carolina's Asheville City Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday night on the measure to mitigate racial disparities.
North Carolina's Asheville City Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday night on the measure to mitigate racial disparities.
All-male Green Berets welcome first female soldier
A female soldier for the first time will join the U.S. all-male Green Beret teams.
A female soldier for the first time will join the U.S. all-male Green Beret teams.
Assisted living home residents are looking for pen pals during a time of isolation amid pandemic
Residents at Victorian Senior Care are looking for pen pals to communicate with during quarantine.
Residents at Victorian Senior Care are looking for pen pals to communicate with during quarantine.
North Carolina speedway owner offers 'Bubba Rope' for sale
Mike Fulp, the owner of the half-mile 311 Speedway in Stokes County, advertised the rope in a Facebook post, which was later removed.
Mike Fulp, the owner of the half-mile 311 Speedway in Stokes County, advertised the rope in a Facebook post, which was later removed.
'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.
Each was accused of violating standards of conduct, criticism and use of inappropriate jokes and slurs.
Boy, 16, survives terrifying shark attack in the Outer Banks with help from dad
A 16-year-old boy is recovering after being attacked by a shark at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina.
A 16-year-old boy is recovering after being attacked by a shark at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina.
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.
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.
7-year-old throws personal prom for babysitter after hers was canceled
You’re never too young to plan, and then throw, a prom.
You’re never too young to plan, and then throw, a prom.
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.
Thousands of racing fans packed the stands of a North Carolina speedway on Saturday, despite state restrictions on outside gatherings.
NC man wins $1 million in lottery after asking family members to each pick a number
In order for Jonathan Gonzalez, a North Carolina resident, to win the lottery, his own luck wasn’t enough. So he called upon his entire family to each pick a number, a decision which would win him $1 million.
In order for Jonathan Gonzalez, a North Carolina resident, to win the lottery, his own luck wasn’t enough. So he called upon his entire family to each pick a number, a decision which would win him $1 million.
Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and the Outer Banks beaches: what’s open and what’s not
Beaches across Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and in the Outer Banks have reopened or are slowly beginning to restore access.
Beaches across Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and in the Outer Banks have reopened or are slowly beginning to restore access.
Outer Banks counties to reopen to visitors starting May 16
The Outer Banks of North Carolina will open to visitors starting May 16, according to Governor Roy Cooper.
The Outer Banks of North Carolina will open to visitors starting May 16, according to Governor Roy Cooper.
Outer Banks locals welcoming non-resident property owners back after ban due to COVID-19
Residents of a coastal North Carolina county are welcoming non-resident property owners back to the area after they were banned because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Residents of a coastal North Carolina county are welcoming non-resident property owners back to the area after they were banned because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Baby boy gets confetti party from medical staff after final round of chemotherapy
A 10-month-old North Carolina boy gets a confetti party after completing his final round of chemotherapy.
A 10-month-old North Carolina boy gets a confetti party after completing his final round of chemotherapy.
Leader of North Carolina group protesting lockdowns reportedly tests positive for COVID-19
An administrator for the ReOpen NC Facebook page, which has helped organize recent protests in the state, posted a message saying she tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to reports.
An administrator for the ReOpen NC Facebook page, which has helped organize recent protests in the state, posted a message saying she tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to reports.
Outer Banks tourist ban brings surge of seashells to beaches
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, seashells began piling up at the Outer Banks in North Carolina as tourists are banned from the beaches.
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, seashells began piling up at the Outer Banks in North Carolina as tourists are banned from the beaches.
North Carolina woman wears 'Buzz Lightyear' helmet to grocery store
Kelly Hogan Painter’s husband said she couldn’t go to the store in Stallings, North Carolina, on April 4 because they had no masks at home — so she donned a Buzz Lightyear toy helmet and proceeded anyway.
Kelly Hogan Painter’s husband said she couldn’t go to the store in Stallings, North Carolina, on April 4 because they had no masks at home — so she donned a Buzz Lightyear toy helmet and proceeded anyway.
Out-of-state residents launch federal lawsuit to reclaim access to Outer Banks homes
During the summer months, traffic on I-95 can be bumper-to-bumper with locals heading south to the Outer Banks in North Carolina, but few are heading there now, as Dare County has implemented some of the strictest coronavirus restrictions in the nation.
During the summer months, traffic on I-95 can be bumper-to-bumper with locals heading south to the Outer Banks in North Carolina, but few are heading there now, as Dare County has implemented some of the strictest coronavirus restrictions in the nation.



















