Video: Group seen pulling bear cub from tree to take pictures in North Carolina
One bear cub was later found in poor condition, “likely a result of the unnecessary and irresponsible actions of the people involved," the wildlife agency said.
Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.
Vehicle, human remains may solve 1982 cold case of 3 North Carolina missing men
In North Carolina, authorities have uncovered a potential breakthrough in a 1982 cold case involving the disappearance of three men. William Clifton, David McMicken, and Michael Norman vanished after leaving a Chocowinity bar.
Anonymous homeless man rescues, leaves motherless puppies with note at shelter: 'My heart shatters for them'
"I just want them to be given the chance their mother, like myself, was never given," the homeless man wrote in his note.
Police rescue infant abandoned in outside dumpster with temperatures in low 40s
In North Carolina, police rescued an infant discovered in a dumpster during cold temperatures. Responding to a welfare check, officers found the newborn, estimated to be up to two days old, near an apartment building.
Video shows plane burst into flames after crashing on North Carolina interstate
The plane hit power lines before crashing onto Interstate 26 in Asheville, North Carolina.
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.
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.
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.
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.
North Carolina blue marlin fishing tournament ends in controversy after 619-pound catch is disqualified
Officials determined the blue marlin catch violated a rule about mutilation.
School district presses charges after students cemented toilets in 'senior prank'
School officials said students will either be barred from graduation or suspended for the remainder of the school year.
Wild video shows Charlotte bus driver, passenger shooting at each other after argument
A North Carolina bus driver and passenger opened fire on each other following an argument over an unscheduled stop, leaving both men injured, newly released video shows.
Watch: Mobile home slides off truck, blocks traffic on North Carolina highway
The disaster played out on Interstate 485 outside Charlotte.
North Carolina GOP begins to override governor's veto on abortion ban bill
The vote came as abortion rights in the U.S. faced another tectonic shift with lawmakers debating laws to sharply limit abortion in North and South Carolina, two of the few remaining Southern states with relatively easy access.
North Carolina governor vetoes abortion ban bill, prepares for possible override
In front of an exuberant crowd, North Carolina’s Democratic governor vetoed legislation Saturday that would have banned nearly all abortions in his state after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
North Carolina officer, wife found shot to death inside home
The victims were identified as Officer Domingo Tavarez-Rodriguez and his wife, Yenitza Arroyo Torres.
Child, family members shot after basketball rolls into neighbor's yard: reports
“He came out with a gun, he started shooting,” the 6-year-old girl told a local news outlet. "Hope my daddy is OK."
Teen gets trapped in claw machine in attempted theft
First responders treated the teenager before he was turned over to his guardian.
Thieves in North Carolina steal Maserati, BMWs worth more than $300K from car dealer, police say
Surveillance video from inside the dealership shows the suspects jumping into the luxury cars and driving off the showroom floor through the glass door.