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.

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. 

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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. 

Miss North Carolina USA loses crown after organizer condemns 'racism, homophobia, transphobia'

Miss North Carolina USA was stripped of her crown weeks before the Miss USA pageant after organizers cited an extended pattern of conduct violating the organization's standards.

Rep. Chuck Edwards ends campaign after ethics committee cites inappropriate conduct

North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured.

Multiple people killed in North Carolina mass shooting

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a mass shooting in the Prospect Hills area of North Carolina Wednesday.  

Elizabeth Waddell's disappearance: New video may show her final moments

Newly released surveillance video appears to show the final moments before Elizabeth "Liz" Waddell, a 43-year-old physical therapist from Cary, North Carolina, disappeared while vacationing in Grenada.

Woman allegedly planned to kill husband, burn home amid financial struggles, sheriff says

A 58-year-old North Carolina woman has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after investigators say she admitted to attacking her husband while he slept because of alleged financial difficulties.

Attempted murder suspect flees on lawn mower after shooting incident

Deputies in Lee County, North Carolina, responded to a domestic disturbance on April 17 at a home in Sanford where a man was reportedly firing a shotgun inside the residence.