North Carolina Zoo mourns the loss of beloved polar bear weeks before 20th birthday
Payton, who was being transferred to the Louisville Zoo for a breeding partnership, tragically passed away during the journey.
Payton, who was being transferred to the Louisville Zoo for a breeding partnership, tragically passed away during the journey.
McDonald's worker fatally shoots woman amid restaurant argument: Police
Hendersonville, North Carolina authorities arrested a man after an argument overflowed into the McDonald's restaurant where he worked at on Monday morning.
Hendersonville, North Carolina authorities arrested a man after an argument overflowed into the McDonald's restaurant where he worked at on Monday morning.
North Carolina angler's colorful puddingwife catch may set world record in saltwater fishing
Connor Stone, 30, is on the verge of potentially setting a world record in the world of saltwater fishing. In a remarkable catch made back in July, Stone reeled in a vibrant and exotic puddingwife fish.
Connor Stone, 30, is on the verge of potentially setting a world record in the world of saltwater fishing. In a remarkable catch made back in July, Stone reeled in a vibrant and exotic puddingwife fish.
Car completely crashes through North Carolina home, injuring 1 as investigation begins
Over the weekend, a shocking incident occurred in North Carolina as a car crashed through a residential home, causing at least one injury.
Over the weekend, a shocking incident occurred in North Carolina as a car crashed through a residential home, causing at least one injury.
Woman falls to her death while hiking cliff at Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
A devastating incident occurred in the Blue Ridge Parkway as a South Carolina woman, Nancy Sampson, 61, fell to her death while hiking.
A devastating incident occurred in the Blue Ridge Parkway as a South Carolina woman, Nancy Sampson, 61, fell to her death while hiking.
Hurricane Watch issued for North Carolina coast ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia’s powerful impacts, landfall
Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen organized and strengthened into Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday as it moves toward North Carolina. A Hurricane watch has been issued for parts of eastern North Carolina due to the storm reaching near hurricane strength.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen organized and strengthened into Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday as it moves toward North Carolina. A Hurricane watch has been issued for parts of eastern North Carolina due to the storm reaching near hurricane strength.
Google sued by family of man who drove off collapsed bridge while following map
Philip Paxson, a medical device salesman and father of two, drowned last September after his Jeep Gladiator plunged into a creek.
Philip Paxson, a medical device salesman and father of two, drowned last September after his Jeep Gladiator plunged into a creek.
Sibling cats left at shelter with heartbreaking note: 'My mom can’t take care of me anymore'
In North Carolina, two sibling cats are in search of a new home after being left at an animal shelter with a touching note.
In North Carolina, two sibling cats are in search of a new home after being left at an animal shelter with a touching note.
Horse rescued from pool after being frightened during North Carolina storm
The horse had been stuck in the pool for several hours before the fire department and animal rescue came to help.
The horse had been stuck in the pool for several hours before the fire department and animal rescue came to help.
UNC-Chapel Hill shooting suspect Tailei Qi appears in court for first time
A judge denied bond for the Ph.D. student charged with murder.
A judge denied bond for the Ph.D. student charged with murder.
UNC-Chapel Hill faculty member shot and killed in campus building, authorities say
University officials also did not immediately identify the staffer who was killed and said it was too soon to offer a possible motive.
University officials also did not immediately identify the staffer who was killed and said it was too soon to offer a possible motive.
Father of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley dies in apparent explosion
The father of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley died overnight in an apparent explosion that destroyed the NFL player's North Carolina home and left another person injured, authorities said.
The father of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley died overnight in an apparent explosion that destroyed the NFL player's North Carolina home and left another person injured, authorities said.
Carowinds 'Giga' coaster reopens in N.C. after large crack repaired
Video of the coaster showed a support beam bending with the top visibly detached as cars packed with unsuspecting passengers whirled by at speeds of up to 95 mph.
Video of the coaster showed a support beam bending with the top visibly detached as cars packed with unsuspecting passengers whirled by at speeds of up to 95 mph.
Sanitation worker finds wandering toddler on street, helps her find home
Officials posted that the worker noticed a small child walking on the side of the road and didn't spot an adult nearby.
Officials posted that the worker noticed a small child walking on the side of the road and didn't spot an adult nearby.
'Got all that?': Grandmother horse gives birth, paternity mystery baffles park rangers
Park rangers said the herd's family tree just got complicated.
Park rangers said the herd's family tree just got complicated.
North Carolina lottery winner had family pick numbers: 'I started hyperventilating'
The jackpot stands at $1.55 billion with the next drawing set for Tuesday night.
The jackpot stands at $1.55 billion with the next drawing set for Tuesday night.
See it: Tooth of largest shark that ever lived washes ashore in North Carolina
The megalodon was the most terrifying predator that ever dominated the oceans.
The megalodon was the most terrifying predator that ever dominated the oceans.
Marines found in car died from carbon monoxide poisoning, officials say
The Pender County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately make clear whether their deaths were accidental.
The Pender County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately make clear whether their deaths were accidental.
Sheriff: Car crash victim steals truck from good Samaritan who stopped to help
Deputies said the good Samaritan stopped to see if anybody else was involved in the crash and that was when his truck was stolen.
Deputies said the good Samaritan stopped to see if anybody else was involved in the crash and that was when his truck was stolen.
'I think I cried all the way home': North Carolina woman wins 'life-changing' jackpot
Cynthia Neely originally thought someone else had won the jackpot when she saw that it was starting over with a smaller amount.
Cynthia Neely originally thought someone else had won the jackpot when she saw that it was starting over with a smaller amount.