Woman allegedly goes on shopping spree after receiving $150K COVID-19 loan

A North Carolina woman was indicted for fraudulently obtaining a COVID-19 small business loan amounting to nearly $150,000, and is accused of using it to shop at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton and other retailers, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Michael Jordan donates $10M for North Carolina health clinics

Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to open medical clinics for low-income families near his hometown in North Carolina, on top of the $7 million he previously gave to help launch clinics in other underserved communities.

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.

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.

NC mother charged after infant found with missing fingernails and toenails

A mother has been criminally charged after investigators said she mutilated her 20-month-old toddler, allegedly leaving the child with missing fingernails and toenails.

6-year-old gives lesson on civics to his friends with homemade voting booth

Mac Mayer from Asheville, North Carolina set up his own voting booth in his driveway to give kids a chance to participate in this year’s election.

North Carolina pastor accused of urinating on woman, steps down from job: Report

The minister who was accused of urinating on a female passenger during a flight last month has stepped down from his role at a North Carolina church.

Family tailgates outside hospital awaiting new baby amid COVID-19 restrictions

A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.

Trump lays out health care vision, signs executive order in swing state NC

President Donald Trump is laying out his health care agenda Thursday amid a global pandemic and growing uncertainty about the future of the Affordable Care Act, the Obama-era law he vowed to replace with a much better plan.

Oldest living US Marine celebrates her 107th birthday in North Carolina

The oldest living U.S. Marine celebrated her 107th birthday in Kannapolis, N.C., over the weekend, with a happy birthday greeting from the Marine Corps.