Emaciated dog found in backpack weighed down with dumbbells in water
"The dog appeared to have been in the water for no more than a day or two," the department said.
"The dog appeared to have been in the water for no more than a day or two," the department said.
Investigators searching in Wilkes County, NC for missing Tennessee baby
Crews are searching in a pond near Lomax Road in Traphill, North Carolina.
Crews are searching in a pond near Lomax Road in Traphill, North Carolina.
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.
Daniel fought courageously against colon cancer since he was diagnosed in May of 2017.
'Entirely miraculous': FedEx driver survives 75-foot fall in Salisbury
In the dark, Cribb said he thought he was jumping onto a level grassy median. He did not know there was a 75-foot drop. He landed in soft mud, firefighters said, just missing several logs.
In the dark, Cribb said he thought he was jumping onto a level grassy median. He did not know there was a 75-foot drop. He landed in soft mud, firefighters said, just missing several logs.
Charlotte woman charged in beating death of 7-year-old daughter
A Charlotte woman has been charged with beating her 7-year-old daughter to death. Authorities say the crime happened in Florida, but she was taken into custody in North Carolina.
A Charlotte woman has been charged with beating her 7-year-old daughter to death. Authorities say the crime happened in Florida, but she was taken into custody in North Carolina.
5 earthquakes rattle Tennessee-North Carolina border, USGS says
The cluster of earthquakes hit in a small area about 25 miles southwest of Knoxville, near the North Carolina border.
The cluster of earthquakes hit in a small area about 25 miles southwest of Knoxville, near the North Carolina border.
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.
The Lincolnton father got the man under control and held him at gunpoint until Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies arrived at the home.
Police: Puppy's ears cut off with scissors, superglued onto head
The puppy's owner was arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty.
The puppy's owner was arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty.
Police: Boys were choked, had cuts, bruises, burns; mother and boyfriend arrested
The children were treated at a hospital for their injuries, and are now in the care of Child Protective Services, police said.
The children were treated at a hospital for their injuries, and are now in the care of Child Protective Services, police said.
CMPD officers reunite owner with puppy stolen in car
It's probably one of the best things you'll see all day: A woman's puppy was in her car when it was stolen.
It's probably one of the best things you'll see all day: A woman's puppy was in her car when it was stolen.
North Carolina woman calls 911 with toes after hands crushed under car
A North Carolina woman traveling through South Carolina had to use her toes to dial 911 because her hands became trapped while changing a tire.
A North Carolina woman traveling through South Carolina had to use her toes to dial 911 because her hands became trapped while changing a tire.
Remains of North Carolina soldier arrive in the United States
Spc. Moore was deployed to Syria as a part of Operation Inherent Resolve.
Spc. Moore was deployed to Syria as a part of Operation Inherent Resolve.
This Charlotte dealership offers a place to park at night, if you're living in your vehicle
Not only is Kiplin Automotive Group selling cars - they're offering a safe and well-lit place to stay for those who call their vehicle, their home.
Not only is Kiplin Automotive Group selling cars - they're offering a safe and well-lit place to stay for those who call their vehicle, their home.
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.
A 22-year-old soldier from North Carolina has died in a rollover accident in Syria, the Defense Department said Saturday.
Pit bull rescued from dogfighting ring is now a K-9 deputy
Nibbles was rescued in 2015 from a dogfighting ring in Canada by the Throw Away Dogs Project.
Nibbles was rescued in 2015 from a dogfighting ring in Canada by the Throw Away Dogs Project.
'They were all unrestrained.' 6 children seriously injured in rollover wreck on I-485
The serious crash occurred just after 12 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24 on the Inner Loop of I-485, just past West Boulevard.
The serious crash occurred just after 12 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24 on the Inner Loop of I-485, just past West Boulevard.
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.
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.
NC animal rescue posts brutally honest cat adoption ad: 'She's just a jerk'
While most posts like this try to be positive and cheerful, this particular one can only be described as brutally honest.
While most posts like this try to be positive and cheerful, this particular one can only be described as brutally honest.
Father accused of tackling student-athlete during wresting match
A father who came out of the stands and lunged at his son's opponent during a wrestling match on Saturday in Kannapolis, North Carolina is now facing charges.
A father who came out of the stands and lunged at his son's opponent during a wrestling match on Saturday in Kannapolis, North Carolina is now facing charges.
3 out of 4 suspects shot by pizza delivery driver during attempted robbery in east Charlotte
The incident happened at 11:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 near the 3300 block of Magnolia Hill Drive.
The incident happened at 11:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 near the 3300 block of Magnolia Hill Drive.