Gov Pat McCrory has signed into law a repeal of a landmark act that allowed convicted murderers in North Carolina to reduce sentences to life in prison if they could prove racial bias.More>>
Cumberland County authorities have identified the victims of Wednesday morning's fatal crash in Fayetteville that left two people dead and one in critical condition.More>>
Severe storms and a tornado moved through central North Carolina Tuesday night, but cooler and drier weather are set to move in for the end of the work week.More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:30:38 GMT
Cumberland County authorities have identified the victims of Wednesday morning's fatal crash in Fayetteville that left two people dead and one in critical condition.
Cumberland County authorities have identified the victims of Wednesday morning's fatal crash in Fayetteville that left two people dead and one in critical condition.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:03 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:03:15 GMT
Durham Nativity School started up more than a decade ago with a focus on small class sizes for middle school boys. The first set of Durham Nativity School alums just graduated college.
Durham Nativity School started up more than a decade ago with a focus on small class sizes for middle school boys. The first set of Durham Nativity School alums just graduated college.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:47 AM EDT2013-06-19 09:47:58 GMT
Utilities regulators are holding hearings across central and western North Carolina to let consumers share their thoughts about plans by Duke Energy Carolinas to raise electricity rates by $235 million a year.
Utilities regulators are holding hearings across central and western North Carolina to let consumers share their thoughts about plans by Duke Energy Carolinas to raise electricity rates by $235 million a year.
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.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:35:52 GMT
North Carolina first lady Ann McCrory is making a rare foray into politics by urging the state Senate to take action on a bill aimed at preventing animal cruelty by large dog breeders.
North Carolina first lady Ann McCrory is making a rare foray into politics by urging the state Senate to take action on a bill aimed at preventing animal cruelty by large dog breeders.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:20:54 GMT
Gov Pat McCrory has signed into law a repeal of a landmark act that allowed convicted murderers in North Carolina to reduce sentences to life in prison if they could prove racial bias.
Gov Pat McCrory has signed into law a repeal of a landmark act that allowed convicted murderers in North Carolina to reduce sentences to life in prison if they could prove racial bias.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:58 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:58:54 GMT
A bill that lays the groundwork for a private nonprofit corporation to take over many economic development duties of North Carolina's Commerce Department has cleared a hurdle at the legislature.
A bill that lays the groundwork for a private nonprofit corporation to take over many economic development duties of North Carolina's Commerce Department has cleared a hurdle at the legislature.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:44:36 GMT
Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series.
Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series.
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.
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.
President Barack Obama is planning a major push using executive powers to tackle the pollution blamed for global warming in an effort to make good on promises he made at the start of his second term.
President Barack Obama is planning a major push using executive powers to tackle the pollution blamed for global warming in an effort to make good on promises he made at the start of his second term. "We know we have to do...
The U.S. Naval Academy has charged three Navy football players with sexually assaulting a female midshipman more than a year ago.
The U.S. Naval Academy on Wednesday charged three midshipmen - all current or former football players - with sexually assaulting a female student at an off-campus house in Annapolis more than a year ago.
A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras.
Tropical Storm Barry formed off Mexico's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, prompting Mexican authorities to ready hundreds of shelters.
A wooden beam that has long been the focus of the search for a 17th century shipwreck in northern Lake Michigan was not attached to a buried vessel as searchers had suspected, but still may have come from the elusive...
A wooden beam that has long been the focus of the search for a 17th century shipwreck in northern Lake Michigan was not attached to a buried vessel as searchers had suspected, but still may have come from the elusive Griffin...
A federal judge in Baltimore says she's satisfied for now with measures the military has taken to release documents related to Army Pfc. Bradley Manning's his court-martial in the Wikileaks case.
A federal judge in Baltimore said Wednesday she's satisfied for now with measures the military has taken to release documents related to Army Pfc. Bradley Manning's court-martial in the Wikileaks case.
Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the Congressional Budget Office that the measure would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits by billions of...
After secretive talks, key senators expressed optimism Wednesday night that they were closing in on a bipartisan agreement to toughen the border security requirements in immigration legislation that also offers a path to...
