Two-time ‘Jeopardy!’ champion arrested on child porn charges while on probation: officials
A two-time "Jeopardy!" champion was arrested in North Carolina on allegations of possessing child pornography, roughly a year after a separate arrest.
A two-time "Jeopardy!" champion was arrested in North Carolina on allegations of possessing child pornography, roughly a year after a separate arrest.
Man convicted of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth 14 years after her death
Miguel Salguero Olivares was convicted of first-degree murder, rape, sexual offense and burglary in the 2012 killing of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth.
Miguel Salguero Olivares was convicted of first-degree murder, rape, sexual offense and burglary in the 2012 killing of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth.
68-year-old woman fatally struck by stray bullet while sitting on porch
A 68-year-old North Carolina woman was fatally struck by a stray bullet while sitting on her back porch in Gastonia, police said.
A 68-year-old North Carolina woman was fatally struck by a stray bullet while sitting on her back porch in Gastonia, police said.
Scam losses top $1 billion in North Carolina since 2021
Financial fraud and online scams cost North Carolina consumers over $1 billion over a five-year stretch, federal data reveals.
Financial fraud and online scams cost North Carolina consumers over $1 billion over a five-year stretch, federal data reveals.
Secret sex video rocks University of North Carolina at Charlotte fraternity, 1 arrested: Police
A 19-year-old man was arrested after allegedly recording a sexually explicit video of a University of North Carolina at Charlotte student without her consent and sharing it.
A 19-year-old man was arrested after allegedly recording a sexually explicit video of a University of North Carolina at Charlotte student without her consent and sharing it.
Years of racist text messages prompt resignations, possible firings of 6 Charlotte police officers
Six Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department officers are under investigation after internal affairs uncovered a series of racist and discriminatory text messages exchanged over several years, CMPD Chief Estella D. Patterson said Thursday.
Six Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department officers are under investigation after internal affairs uncovered a series of racist and discriminatory text messages exchanged over several years, CMPD Chief Estella D. Patterson said Thursday.
Mother charged with murder in daughter’s death after autopsy cites neglect
A North Carolina mother faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of her 13-year-old daughter, who was found inside a High Point home in October 2025.
A North Carolina mother faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of her 13-year-old daughter, who was found inside a High Point home in October 2025.
Army Special Operations soldier dies after Nevada training accident
A U.S. Army Special Operations soldier died after suffering injuries during an airborne training event in Nevada. Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Frakes, 34, was identified as the soldier.
A U.S. Army Special Operations soldier died after suffering injuries during an airborne training event in Nevada. Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Frakes, 34, was identified as the soldier.
2 North Carolina deputies shot, suspect deceased
Authorities in North Carolina confirmed that two Lenoir County sheriff’s deputies were wounded Friday in the line of duty.
Authorities in North Carolina confirmed that two Lenoir County sheriff’s deputies were wounded Friday in the line of duty.
North Carolina police stop two men 'driving' couch on a public roadway
Police in North Carolina made an unusual type of traffic stop last weekend.
Police in North Carolina made an unusual type of traffic stop last weekend.
Patrol sergeant accused of murdering sheriff’s captain in yearslong romantic dispute over woman they dated
A North Carolina highway patrol sergeant has been indicted in the murder of a sheriff’s captain following a years-long romantic dispute involving a woman both officers dated, according to authorities.
A North Carolina highway patrol sergeant has been indicted in the murder of a sheriff’s captain following a years-long romantic dispute involving a woman both officers dated, according to authorities.
Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba just days after Louisiana child's death
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.
Treasury Department restricts journalists from covering North Carolina G20 meeting
Several news outlets have been denied press credentials to cover a major international finance gathering in North Carolina, raising concerns over media transparency.
Several news outlets have been denied press credentials to cover a major international finance gathering in North Carolina, raising concerns over media transparency.
North Carolina warns mobile petting zoo visitors of rabies exposure after baby goats test positive
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
North Carolina doctor accused of shooting 2 sisters in alleged interstate road rage attack
A North Carolina doctor was arrested Aug. 22 after he allegedly fired into a Jeep during an interstate road rage incident, wounding two sisters, ages 12 and 20, according to Virginia State Police.
A North Carolina doctor was arrested Aug. 22 after he allegedly fired into a Jeep during an interstate road rage incident, wounding two sisters, ages 12 and 20, according to Virginia State Police.
Dolly Parton, RuPaul mural becomes gathering place for mourning fans
Mourners gathered at a West Asheville hair salon mural depicting Dolly Parton and RuPaul following the country icon's death at age 80.
Mourners gathered at a West Asheville hair salon mural depicting Dolly Parton and RuPaul following the country icon's death at age 80.
How a Georgia murder probe solved a NASCAR legend's home burglary
A Georgia man has been linked to a burglary at the North Carolina home of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and it's not his first crime, investigators say.
A Georgia man has been linked to a burglary at the North Carolina home of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and it's not his first crime, investigators say.
DoorDash mom left with skull fractures, brain bleeds after man allegedly follows her and attacks with bat
Christen Phillips says she was beaten after honking at a driver who then followed her to her delivery drop-off point.
Christen Phillips says she was beaten after honking at a driver who then followed her to her delivery drop-off point.
Miss North Carolina USA organizers deny politics, faith behind stripping winner of crown
Brittany Boltinhouse, who won the Miss North Carolina USA pageant in June, was stripped of her title weeks later after organizers reviewed past online posts.
Brittany Boltinhouse, who won the Miss North Carolina USA pageant in June, was stripped of her title weeks later after organizers reviewed past online posts.
Police officer arrested after using Flock cameras to track boyfriend's ex-wife
A North Carolina police officer was arrested and charged after it was found that she used the city's license plate reader cameras to track her boyfriend’s ex-wife.
A North Carolina police officer was arrested and charged after it was found that she used the city's license plate reader cameras to track her boyfriend’s ex-wife.