Children's book sparks fire in North Carolina family's van

Firefighters in North Carolina responded to a vehicle fire caused by a lithium battery in a children's book.

Dramatic video shows North Carolina beach house wash away

Onlookers can be heard screaming and repeating, "Oh my god!" as the whole house drifts into the Atlantic Ocean.

Man dies after falling 400 feet at Grand Canyon

Crews have recovered the body of a 20-year-old North Carolina man who died after falling 400 feet at the Grand Canyon, officials said.

Airbnb renters-turned-squatters refuse to vacate property unless evicted: court docs

An Airbnb host in Durham, North Carolina, filed a complaint in court against renters-turned-squatters after they refused to vacate the property until they received an order of eviction, according to court documents.

Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement speech prompts Duke students to walk out

Multiple graduates walked out of the commencement ceremony because of the comedian’s stance on Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza.

Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court finds

On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.

GoFundMe raises thousands for UNC fraternity that guarded flag during protests

Pi Kappa Phi fraternity members defended the American flag against Gaza war protesters on the University of North Carolina campus and were rewarded with a massive amount of cash on the online fundraising platform.

North Carolina child says she hears 'monsters' in the wall, turns out to be 50K buzzing bees

A mother has gone viral on TikTok after she revealed that her little girl's complaint about hearing "monsters" inside her walls ended up being a swarm of 50,000 bees that somehow entered the family's home.

Charlotte law enforcement officers who died in shootout identified

The officers have been identified as Joshua Eyer, of the Charlotte-Mecklenberg Police Department, and Sam Poloche and Alden Elliott, who worked for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, and US Deputy Marshal Thomas M. Weeks Jr.

Charlotte shooting: 4 officers killed, 4 hurt while serving warrant

Eight police officers were shot, leaving four dead, during a confrontation with a wanted felon at a suburban Charlotte home, officials said. The suspect was also killed.

NASA to begin distributing 'moon trees' with seeds that flew around moon

Some out-of-this-world trees are now home and ready to begin inspiring a new generation. NASA is preparing to distribute "moon tree" seedlings that have sprouted from seeds flown on the Artemis I lunar mission.

North Carolina man sentenced in 1994 Indiana cold rape case

A North Carolina man, Robert Daniel Shelton, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a 1994 cold rape case in Indiana.

US Marine dies in training accident in North Carolina

A U.S. Marine, Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, tragically lost his life in a training accident on April 18, as confirmed by military officials.

Video: Group seen pulling bear cub from tree to take pictures in North Carolina

One bear cub was later found in poor condition, “likely a result of the unnecessary and irresponsible actions of the people involved," the wildlife agency said.

Woman beats cancer and accepts proposal from high school sweetheart on the same day

“You ready? You got this?” her loved ones asked as they get ready to turn a corner. Angelica said yes, but had no idea what was waiting for her at the other end of the hallway.

North Carolina mother charged in 2nd infant co-sleeping death

A North Carolina mother, Mackenzie Katlyn Reed, is facing charges related to the death of her infant due to co-sleeping, marking the second such incident involving her.