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.

Peter Gotti of Gambino crime family dies in prison

The brother of notorious Gambino crime boss John Gotti has died while serving a federal prison sentence.

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.

Marty Schottenheimer, former coach of 4 NFL teams, dies at 77

Schottenheimer, the winningest coach in NFL history without a Super Bowl or NFL championship, has died at the age of 77.

North Carolina stops issuing license plates with Confederate flag

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is no longer issuing specialty license plates featuring the Confederate battle flag, according to a statement.

Man hits 2 deer with new car, then wins $2M in lottery

An unlucky start to a North Carolina man’s day turned upside down when he discovered he won a $2 million lottery prize hours after hitting two deer with his new car.

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.

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.

Trump projected to win NC after days-long delay in ballot tally

President Donald Trump was projected as the winner of the battleground state of North Carolina by the Associated Press  and FOX News Friday after a days-long delay in ballot tabulation. 

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.

Small plane from NC crashes in NY; wreckage found

Authorities were searching Monday for a small plane with three people aboard that lost contact in air traffic controllers in western New York.