Pistol disguised to look like toy Nerf gun, North Carolina sheriff's officials say

Law enforcement officials in North Carolina say they came across a pistol that was modified to look like a toy gun as investigators executed a search warrant at a home.

Cicadas living underground for past 17 years to emerge in these states this summer

Americans can likely expect to see the swarm across 15 states as the ground temperature warms, according to a mapping site from the University of Connecticut.

‘Educate yourself’: Mom warning parents of MIS-C’s link to COVID-19 after son’s near-death experience

MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.

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.

Deputies help rescue baby owl that lost its home

The baby is now being taken care of by the nonprofit Wild at Heart Wildlife Sanctuary.

6 more far-right Oath Keepers members indicted on federal charges in Capitol riot

Six more people linked to the far-right Oath Keepers militia group have been indicted on charges that they planned and coordinated with one another in the attack on the U.S. Capitol, authorities said Friday.

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.

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.

Mom donates 8,000 ounces of breast milk during coronavirus pandemic

Katy Bannerman, a mom of two in North Carolina, donated more than 8,000 ounces of breast milk to help other moms who may be struggling with their supply or facing other breastfeeding issues.

North Carolina stops issuing specialty Confederate license plates, DMV says

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles says it will no longer issue specialty license plates featuring the Confederate battle flag.