‘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.

NFL player to be paid in bitcoin

In May 2019 NFL player Russell Okung tweeted "Pay me in Bitcoin" and now that appears to be happening.

Couple dies from COVID-19 holding hands after 61 years of marriage

A North Carolina couple married for more than six decades held hands in their final moments before passing away from COVID-19.

Body of missing mom found days after boyfriend charged with her death: reports

The body of a 26-year-old mother who went missing last month has been found days after her boyfriend was charged with her murder, according to reports.