Thousands of racing fans pack the stands at North Carolina speedway

Thousands of racing fans packed the stands of a North Carolina speedway on Saturday, despite state restrictions on outside gatherings.

North Carolina man hears screams, pulls 2 young girls from Outer Banks rip current in 'heroic' rescue

A man in North Carolina is being praised for jumping into action when he heard screams from two children and pulled them from a rip current in the Outer Banks on Friday, according to officials.

Tropical Storm Arthur hits North Carolina coast with rain

Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rain to North Carolina's coast on Monday as forecasters warned that the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season could also spread life-threatening surf and rip currents along U.S. East coast beaches in the days ahead.

Leader of North Carolina group protesting lockdowns reportedly tests positive for COVID-19

An administrator for the ReOpen NC Facebook page, which has helped organize recent protests in the state, posted a message saying she tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to reports.

Bird builds nest with face mask at Moores Creek National Battlefield

A bird at Moores Creek National Battlefield in Currie, North Carolina, has found a novel use for a face mask it found at the park.

Shells pile up on North Carolina beach as COVID-19 ban keep tourists away

Seashells piled up on the beaches of the Outer Banks in North Carolina as a ban on visitors due to the coronavirus outbreak left no one to collect them, local media reported.

Charlotte woman charged in beating death of 7-year-old daughter

A Charlotte woman has been charged with beating her 7-year-old daughter to death. Authorities say the crime happened in Florida, but she was taken into custody in North Carolina. 

Paramedic loses daughter in fire at his home

A paramedic in North Carolina responded to a fire at his own home Tuesday morning that claimed the life of his 40-year-old daughter.

CMPD officers reunite owner with puppy stolen in car

It's probably one of the best things you'll see all day: A woman's puppy was in her car when it was stolen.

Man rescues 8-year-old girl during attempted kidnapping at NC restaurant

North Carolina A&T graduate student Cody Byrd, 24, received a “Good Citizen Award” at a ceremony presented by the Biscuitville restaurant chain.

North Carolina soldier dies in accident in Syria

A 22-year-old soldier from North Carolina has died in a rollover accident in Syria, the Defense Department said Saturday.

Father accused of tackling student-athlete during wresting match

A father who came out of the stands and lunged at his son's opponent during a wrestling match on Saturday in Kannapolis, North Carolina is now facing charges.

Man in fatigues filmed folding torn US flag

A man in military garb was caught on camera performing his patriotic duty at a Hope Mills, North Carolina, home after spotting a United States flag torn from its pole during storms and carefully folding it before placing it on the homeowner’s porch.