Sheriff:  Woman faked being kidnapped to steal car

A North Carolina woman ran to man's house Wednesday to say she had just escaped an attempted kidnapping by a stranger.

School district apologizes for assignment comparing value of slaves

A North Carolina school district has apologized for an assignment that asked middle school students to compare the value of slaves and white people.

Runaway found 'camping' inside Bed, Bath & Beyond

Employees at a Bed, Bath & Beyond in North Carolina discovered an uninvited sleepover guest hiding in the store when they opened up Monday morning.

Baby born on American Airlines flight

A woman who gave birth at an airport in North Carolina has given the baby a name tied to where she was born.

Stephen F. Austin stuns top-ranked Duke, 85-83, in OT

With a stunning breakaway layup at the overtime buzzer, Stephen F. Austin did what no team outside the ACC had done in nearly 20 years -- knock off Duke at home.

NC college student says deer was being butchered in nail salon

Customers in High Point were left shocked by a photo apparently showing a deer being butchered on the floor of a nail salon.

Tow truck driver shoots man who he was taking car from

Police in North Carolina say a tow truck operator shot and wounded a driver who argued with his attempt to haul away the person’s vehicle.

Jimmie Johnson, seven-time NASCAR champion, to retire after 2020 season

Johnson has spent his entire career with the Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 Chevrolet operation, which he has called home since his premier series debut in 2001.

Marine deserter suspected in murder believed to be in SC

A Marine who deserted his post at Camp Lejune in North Carolina is suspected in a recent murder and may be in South Carolina, according to law enforcement. 

Authorities continue search for boys allegedly taken by sex offender father

Authorities are continuing to ask for the public's help in locating two young bothers who were taken by their father and have not been seen since Oct. 8.

Missing 3-year-old NC girl found safe day after vanishing from home

A missing 3-year-old girl out of Scotland County, North Carolina has been found Thursday morning and is OK, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. 

Teacher accused of placing students with handicaps into trash cans

An Iredell County woman is accused of assaulting a number of students with handicaps in her classroom, picking them up and putting them into trash cans and recycling bins.