Mother of 5 killed after kids find gun in her purse
A North Carolina mother of 5 was accidentally shot and killed in her apartment when one of her young children found her handgun in her purse.
At least 3 killed, 10 injured in North Carolina tornado
A tornado ripped through North Carolina's Brunswick County, killing at least three people and injuring 10 others in its trail of destruction.
12-year-old boy shoots, kills home intruder to protect 73-year-old grandmother shot during robbery
Police in North Carolina say a 12-year-old boy shot and killed an intruder in order to protect his grandmother, after two men broke into their home and shot the 73-year-old woman in the leg as they demanded money.
12-year-old shoots intruder, killing him during armed robbery at N.C. apartment, police say
Police say a 12-year-old pulled out a gun and shot at two masked intruders who broke into an apartment this weekend. One of the suspects was hit and died later at the hospital.
Couple dies from COVID-19 holding hands after 61 years of marriage
A North Carolina couple married for more than six decades held hands in their final moments before passing away from COVID-19.
North Carolina police officer killed in overnight shootout
Mount Holly police officer Tyler Herndon was one of several officers to respond to a call at Mount Holly Car Wash and Arcade, according to police.
Fort Bragg soldier killed on Outer Banks had been decapitated: reports
Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez was a 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper.
Woman falls to her death during family hike in North Georgia
A family hike turns tragic in the North Georgia Mountains when a woman falls to her death
North Carolina deputy fatally shot during vehicle break-in
The suspect died at the scene, while the deputy died at Mission Hospital.
Tesla on autopilot hits police car as driver watches movie on cellphone
A North Carolina doctor’s Tesla operating on Autopilot crashed into a police car early Wednesday morning as he was watching a movie on his cellphone.
North Carolina boy Cannon Hinnant, 5, laid to rest after senseless murder: You 'can't imagine what it's like'
Family and friends gathered Thursday to lay to rest 5-year-old Cannon Hinnant of North Carolina, who officials say was shot in the head at point-blank range.
Family demands answers after army paratrooper from Chino killed while camping with fellow troopers
A Chino family is demanding answers after their loved one, Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez stationed in Fort Bragg, N.C., went missing on a camping trip with 7 other soldiers from the base on Memorial weekend and was later found dead.
'Dude, I'm tall!': Teen's reaction to standing for first time since spinal cord injury is priceless
A North Carolina teen had the best reaction when he stood for the first time in nine months after suffering a spinal cord injury.
Charlotte man loses cancer battle before his wife's due date
Daniel fought courageously against colon cancer since he was diagnosed in May of 2017.
6-month-old baby at center of Amber Alert found dead in cemetery
"This infant was confirmed by the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiners Office to be the missing infant, Chi-Liam Cody Brown-Erickson," police said in a news release.
Sheriff: Lincoln County dad 'tackled' suspected home intruder after daughter screamed
The Lincolnton father got the man under control and held him at gunpoint until Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies arrived at the home.
Perdita, ‘World’s Worst Cat,’ gets adopted after snarky Facebook ad
A snarky Facebook post by Mitchell County Animal Rescue led to the adoption of Perdita, the affectionately dubbed “World’s Worst Cat.”
Police: Puppy's ears cut off with scissors, superglued onto head
The puppy's owner was arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty.
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.
Single mom teaches daughter with cerebral palsy to walk in touching videos
A North Carolina mom was able to teach her 4-year-old daughter who has cerebral palsy to walk on her own in a year.