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>>
James Merrill, superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, was named the new superintendent of North Carolina's largest school system Tuesday night.
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.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:58 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:58:04 GMT
James Merrill, superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, was named the new superintendent of North Carolina's largest school system Tuesday night.
James Merrill, superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, was named the new superintendent of North Carolina's largest school system Tuesday night.
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 6:42 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:42:31 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.
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.
A judge has declared a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a verdict in the trial of a Detroit police officer who fatally shot a 7-year-old girl.
A judge declared a mistrial Tuesday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in the trial of a Detroit police officer who fatally shot a 7-year-old girl during a chaotic search for a murder suspect that was recorded by a...
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 mentally disabled woman and her young child were enslaved for more than a year, denied food and threatened with a pet python and pit bills, and the woman was beaten and forced to get pain medication for her...
An attorney says slavery charges against three people in Ohio are ludicrous and says the woman at the center of the alleged forced-labor plot moved in and out as she pleased.
A Democratic congressman has released the full transcript of congressional investigators' interview with an Internal Revenue Service manager and self-described conservative Republican who said the close scrutiny...
An Internal Revenue Service manager and self-described conservative Republican said the close scrutiny of tea party groups' tax forms originated in his Cincinnati IRS office and not in Washington, according to a full...
Scientists say a wooden beam extending from the floor of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, an important finding as they try to determine whether it's part of the Griffin, the...
A wooden beam embedded at the bottom of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, underwater archaeologists announced Tuesday, a crucial finding as crews dig toward what they hope is the carcass of a...
