Residents of a North Raleigh neighborhood say they fear leaving their homes because a neighbor uses her "Mansion" as an "adult, for-profit club."More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:59:28 GMT
A North Carolina environmental group is offering a $1,500 reward to find the thief who stole more than 1,000 Venus flytraps from a city garden in Wilmington.
A North Carolina environmental group is offering a $1,500 reward to find the thief who stole more than 1,000 Venus flytraps from a city garden in Wilmington.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:57 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:57:39 GMT
A Boone inspector says a hotel pool heater that leaked carbon monoxide and killed three people was installed without the knowledge of the town's inspection department.
A Boone inspector says a hotel pool heater that leaked carbon monoxide and killed a Washington state couple and later a South Carolina boy was installed without the knowledge of the town's inspection department.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:46 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:46:18 GMT
Lynn Good/Photo Courtesy of Duke Energy
Duke Energy has announced that Lynn Good will serve as its next president and chief executive officer after being unanimously elected by the board of directors.
Duke Energy has announced that Lynn Good will serve as its next president and chief executive officer after being unanimously elected by the board of directors.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:20:38 GMT
Authorities say a North Carolina traffic checkpoint that left two motorists wounded by gunfire and seven deputies on paid leave became violent when an SUV driver drove toward deputies to escape.
Authorities say a North Carolina traffic checkpoint that left two motorists wounded by gunfire and seven deputies on paid leave became violent when an SUV driver drove toward deputies to escape.
Monday, June 17 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:54:26 GMT
Duke Energy Corp. is releasing more details about its deal with North Carolina's official consumer advocate to raise electricity rates for customers in the state's central and western regions.
Duke Energy Corp. is releasing more details about its deal with North Carolina's official consumer advocate to raise electricity rates for customers in the state's central and western regions.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:58 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:58:28 GMT
Some North Carolina House members have decided to move Senate legislation ahead that would allow speed limits on some state highways to race up to 75 mph.
Some North Carolina House members have decided to move Senate legislation ahead that would allow speed limits on some state highways to race up to 75 mph.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:05 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:05:59 GMT
Gov. Pat McCrory is just one vote away from receiving from getting the new distribution method he sought for transportation funds across North Carolina.
Gov. Pat McCrory is just one vote away from receiving from getting the new distribution method he sought for transportation funds across North Carolina.
Sunday, June 16 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-06-16 22:44:38 GMT
North Carolina State's Carlos Rodon pitched eight shutout innings to continue his mastery of North Carolina, and the Wolfpack knocked out Kent Emanuel early in an 8-1 victory at the College World Series on Sunday.
North Carolina State's Carlos Rodon pitched eight shutout innings to continue his mastery of North Carolina, and the Wolfpack knocked out ACC pitcher of the year Kent Emanuel early in an 8-1 victory at the College World Series on Sunday.
Saturday, June 15 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-06-15 20:13:11 GMT
A merchandise booth peddling College World Series souvenirs was selling "official" coffee mugs bearing the logo of the wrong "Carolina" to make it to the tournament.
A merchandise booth peddling College World Series souvenirs was selling "official" coffee mugs bearing the logo of the wrong "Carolina" to make it to the tournament.
Monday, June 17 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:19:57 GMT
Ireland Nugent took her first steps in her new prosthetic legs and feet that will allow the 2-year-old to take them home from a rebound from an accident that nearly took her life.
Ireland Nugent took her first steps in her new prosthetic legs and feet that will allow the 2-year-old to take them home from a rebound from an accident that nearly took her life.
Friday, June 7 2013 2:18 PM EDT2013-06-07 18:18:55 GMT
An investigation is underway after a Dillonvale, Ohio, woman is accused of stuffing three kittens into a plastic bag and throwing them into a creek. Road crews who were laying asphalt saw it happen and
A street worker watches in shock as an elderly woman throws a bag with three kittens into a creek.
Thursday, June 6 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-06-06 22:01:22 GMT
Miss China won the Miss World competition in 2012
Miss World has axed the famed bikinis from this year's pageant in Indonesia, replacing the skimpy swimsuits with conservative beach sarongs amid mounting protests from hard-line Muslim groups, organizers
The Miss World contest is dropping the bikini competition because of protests in Indonesia.
FBI agents with jackhammers and shovels were digging Tuesday under a New York City house once occupied by a famed gangster who inspired Robert De Niro's character in the movie "Goodfellas."
FBI agents with jackhammers and shovels were digging Tuesday under a New York City house once occupied by a famed gangster who inspired Robert De Niro's character in the movie "Goodfellas."
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.
Denver International Airport passengers are taking shelter after a tornado was spotted in the area.
Radar indicated a tornado briefly touched down Tuesday over the east runways of Denver International Airport, where thousands of people took shelter in bathrooms, stairwells and other safe spots until the dangerous weather...
A Roman Catholic religious order based in the Midwest is releasing an unusually candid report admitting it failed victims of clergy sex abuse.
A Roman Catholic religious order released an unusually candid report Tuesday outlining how its leaders failed for decades to stop sex abuse in its schools and other ministries.
An expert for George Zimmerman discounts the methods of prosecution experts who claim screams captured on a 911 call belong to 17-year-old Trayvon Martin and not the former neighborhood watch volunteer.
Forty potential jurors in George Zimmerman's murder trial were asked Tuesday to return for further questioning, clearing the first round of interviews for a case that involves issues of race, equal justice and gun...
The latest possible resting place of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa is an overgrown farm field where the normal calm of chirping crickets is being drowned out by a beeping backhoe, the chop of an overhead news helicopter...
The latest possible resting place of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa is an overgrown farm field where the normal calm of chirping crickets is being drowned out by a beeping backhoe, the chop of an overhead news helicopter and the...
