Brett James, Grammy-winning ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ songwriter, dies at 57
The renowned songwriter was best known for writing hits like “Jesus, Take the Wheel" and “A Perfectly Good Heart."
The renowned songwriter was best known for writing hits like “Jesus, Take the Wheel" and “A Perfectly Good Heart."
North Carolina official charged with putting drugs in grandchildren's ice cream
A North Carolina elections official resigned this week after he was arrested for reportedly spiking his grandchildren’s ice cream with illegal drugs.
A North Carolina elections official resigned this week after he was arrested for reportedly spiking his grandchildren’s ice cream with illegal drugs.
Mom hunts down alleged pickpocketer using 'Find My Friends' app to track stolen AirPods, her daughter says
A group of suspected pickpocketers messed with the wrong mom as the latter turned the tables on the teen girls.
A group of suspected pickpocketers messed with the wrong mom as the latter turned the tables on the teen girls.
Judge overturns convictions in 2002 killing of Clippers star Chris Paul's grandfather
A North Carolina trial judge has thrown out the convictions of four men in the 2002 death of basketball star Chris Paul’s grandfather. Paul was a standout high school basketball player at the time of the deadly assault.
A North Carolina trial judge has thrown out the convictions of four men in the 2002 death of basketball star Chris Paul’s grandfather. Paul was a standout high school basketball player at the time of the deadly assault.
Beloved family of four killed in tragic plane crash while returning home from beach vacation
The community is mourning the loss of Travis and Candace Buchanan and their two young children after their plane crashed while returning from beach vacation.
The community is mourning the loss of Travis and Candace Buchanan and their two young children after their plane crashed while returning from beach vacation.
Boa constrictor found hiding under drive-thru window at North Carolina restaurant
A trip to a McDonald's ended in a large exotic snake being removed from the drive-thru over the weekend in North Carolina.
A trip to a McDonald's ended in a large exotic snake being removed from the drive-thru over the weekend in North Carolina.
American Airlines plane hit with 'unexpected turbulence,' 5 hospitalized
FAA investigating after 3 crew members, 2 passengers to hospitalized.
FAA investigating after 3 crew members, 2 passengers to hospitalized.
Pilot killed in small plane crash was trying to avoid turtle on runway
A turtle on the runway is believed to have caused a fatal plane crash in North Carolina.
A turtle on the runway is believed to have caused a fatal plane crash in North Carolina.
North Carolina couple caught with enough fentanyl to kill 13,000: cops
Two people were arrested last week in North Carolina after deputies discovered a quantity of fentanyl large enough to "potentially kill 13,000 people," authorities said.
Two people were arrested last week in North Carolina after deputies discovered a quantity of fentanyl large enough to "potentially kill 13,000 people," authorities said.
North Carolina officer becomes nation's first lightning death of 2025 after being struck while fishing
Santonio Catoe was struck by lightning while fishing on April 11, based on information from the National Weather Service and the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections.
Santonio Catoe was struck by lightning while fishing on April 11, based on information from the National Weather Service and the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections.
Dolphin in North Carolina dies after ingesting plastic bag
A bottlenose dolphin was found dead in North Carolina, with a necropsy revealing a knotted plastic bag in its stomach as the likely cause of death.
A bottlenose dolphin was found dead in North Carolina, with a necropsy revealing a knotted plastic bag in its stomach as the likely cause of death.
Animal rarely seen off North Carolina coast spotted for first time in 5 years
The animal was far from its usual range, according to marine wildlife experts.
The animal was far from its usual range, according to marine wildlife experts.
Fort Bragg name changed back from Fort Liberty
The short-lived existence of Fort Liberty came to an end Friday. Fort Bragg is officially known as Fort Bragg again.
The short-lived existence of Fort Liberty came to an end Friday. Fort Bragg is officially known as Fort Bragg again.
Myrtle Beach fires force residents to flee homes as blazes erupt along Eastern Seaboard
Larger wildfires were reported in areas such as Mott State Park in New Jersey, Polk County in western North Carolina and Horry County in South Carolina.
Larger wildfires were reported in areas such as Mott State Park in New Jersey, Polk County in western North Carolina and Horry County in South Carolina.
Woman doused with gasoline, set on fire by man: Report
A woman was doused with gasoline and set on fire by a man in North Carolina.
A woman was doused with gasoline and set on fire by a man in North Carolina.
Watch: Bullet breaks school bus window, narrowly missing students
Video from inside a school bus shows the chaos that ensued after a stray bullet flew through the window and narrowly missed the 30 students on board.
Video from inside a school bus shows the chaos that ensued after a stray bullet flew through the window and narrowly missed the 30 students on board.
Hurricane victims spending Thanksgiving in tents as heat, electricity, food still hard to find
As the holiday season begins, residents of western North Carolina who lost everything during Hurricane Helene want their fellow Americans to keep them in mind.
As the holiday season begins, residents of western North Carolina who lost everything during Hurricane Helene want their fellow Americans to keep them in mind.
Rare US Constitution copy sells for $9 million at North Carolina auction
A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution, printed 237 years ago and sent to states for ratification, was sold for $9 million at a North Carolina auction.
A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution, printed 237 years ago and sent to states for ratification, was sold for $9 million at a North Carolina auction.
Family that lost 11 in Hurricane Helene mudslides says community sacrificed 'life and limb' to save each other
The Craig family has lived in a North Carolina community, dubbed 'Craigtown' by locals, for 80 years.
The Craig family has lived in a North Carolina community, dubbed 'Craigtown' by locals, for 80 years.
Helene kills 11 members of the same family after mudslide destroys their community
A North Carolina family lost 11 members in a mudslide caused by Hurricane Helene, as rescue efforts continue across the region. Learn how the community is coming together to support survivors and aid recovery efforts.
A North Carolina family lost 11 members in a mudslide caused by Hurricane Helene, as rescue efforts continue across the region. Learn how the community is coming together to support survivors and aid recovery efforts.