99-Year-Old Woman Finally Walks Across Commencement Stage: Photos

A North Carolina woman who is part of World War II history walked across the stage to receive her degree, 70 years after she earned it.

What You Pay for Breakfast in North Carolina

See if the cost of fueling up for the day in North Carolina is expensive.

What's Happening With Gas Prices in North Carolina?

How does your neighborhood compare to the national average?

Stuffed Sandwiches Recalled For Possible Plastic Contamination

The sandwiches were recalled by North Carolina company J&J Snack Foods Handhelds Corp.

NC Inmates Could Have Escaped, But Helped Officer Who Collapsed

Inmates working a road cleanup detail in North Carolina could have gone on the lam, but stuck around to help officer in medical emergency.

North Carolina Amber Alert Canceled For 12-Year-Old Boy

Mount Airy police had said they were searching for a boy in Mount Airy. The Amber Alert was canceled Sunday afternoon.

Lion Kills Intern In North Carolina

The North Carolina facility remains closed pending an investigation into the lion who escaped his enclosure and killed a 22-year-old intern.

Lion Escapes North Carolina Enclosure, Kills Worker

It happened Sunday at the Conservators Center​, the organization told Patch on Sunday. The group said it was "devastated" by the death.

NC Official's Claim About Dems, Pedophilia Might Get Her Axed

Cornelia Cree of the Haywood County Board of Elections wrote on Facebook that Democrats plan to legalize pedophilia. She could lose her job.

Potential Florence Insurance Bill Could Take Toll Far From Coast

Insurance companies retreated from some communities amid stronger storms, leaving a “last-resort” plan to fill the growing gap.

Wild Horses, Ponies Should Weather Hurricane Florence Just Fine

Wild horses and ponies in North Carolina, Maryland and Virginia rely on instincts to weather storms like Hurricane Florence.

Hurricane Florence Threatens Pigs, Catastrophic Waste Spills

Hurricane Florence bears down on North Carolina, triggering fears of animal deaths and catastrophic waste spills.

Suicide Attempt At North Carolina Gun Range

A man shot himself in the head at a firing range west of Charlotte, North Carolina on Labor Day Monday.

Allegheny County Fugitives Arrested In Florida Following Standoff

A Florida SWAT team apprehended fugitives out of Allegheny County, North Carolina, wanted for attempted first-degree murder.

6-Year-Old Left With Seizures, Brain Swelling From Mosquito Bite

LoriAnne Surrett says she got the "scariest call of my life" earlier this month when her son Noah started seizing. His body was limp.

Fox News: Papers Kept Disappearing. Here's How Man Caught Culprit

Newspapers began piling up in a North Carolina man’s yard, but he couldn’t believe his eyes when he caught the culprits in the act.

Last Mule On Outer Banks So Stubborn He Refuses To Die

"Raymond, the mule who thinks he's a mustang," was thought dead, but fought off a younger stallion for a harem of mares. But he's sterile.

Video Shows North Carolina Cop Choke Black Man At Waffle House

Anthony Wall argued with workers at a Waffle House and police were called. Video of what happened next has been shared thousands of times.

Alligator Scare In North Carolina Town Prompts Police Warning

An alligator was captured, tagged and released back to a canal in a residential neighborhood; some said that’s just not right.

Goose Heartsick After Canine Bestie Disappears In North Carolina

A goose and dog formed an unlikely interspecies friendship in North Carolina, but the goose is forlorn now that his bestie has disappeared.

Sweet Promposal Stuns Special Needs Student: Watch

A North Carolina student stages a surprise “promposal” for her friend since they were toddlers, and his stunned reaction is priceless.

Musician Recording Self On Facebook Live Shot To Death On Video

A man identified as Prentis Robinson was recording himself on Facebook Live when he was gunned down.

North Carolina Gerrymandering: Congressional Map Found Unlawful

The ruling marks the first time a congressional plan was struck down by a federal court over party-based gerrymandering, experts said.

Here's How Much Duke Energy Must Pay To Settle Coal Ash Leaks

The deal with state regulators settles pollution law violations involving nearly leaky spots that allow tainted waste into groundwater.

Cam Newton Concussion Protocol To Be Reviewed By NFL, NFLPA

Newton took a huge hit during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' loss on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.

Racial Discrimination Suit Against Greensboro To Proceed

Black Network Television claims Greensboro rescinded a $300,000 economic development loan because of race.

Jacksonville Man Arrested In Vanishing Of 3-Year-Old Girl

Earl Kimrey removed the girl's body from the place where she died and knew her death was not natural, according to arrest warrants.

Police Officer Shoots Suspect Outside Hendersonville Walmart

Breaking: A police officer shot a suspect outside of a Walmart store in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Unqualified Soldiers Are Becoming Green Berets, Email Blast Says

The Army's Special Warfare Center and School is investigating the email, which accused leaders of the school of "moral cowardice."

Duke Unanimous No. 1 In AP Top 25 Men's Basketball Poll

The Blue Devils (8-0) pulled off two big comebacks​ and sat atop all 65 ballots in results released on Monday.

Chemours Co. Silent On Cape Fear River Contamination Concerns

State regulators say they might fine Chemours, revoke its license to discharge treated wastewater into the river or open an investigation.

Explosion Kills 1 At Middlesex Water Treatment Plant: Report

A tank exploded at a water treatment plant east of Raleigh Friday morning, officials say.

House Falls Off Trailer Onto Road Near Statesville

The house had traveled around 25 miles from Troutman and was just a mile away from its destination.

Duke Energy Agrees To Seek Smaller Rate Hike In North Carolina

Still at issue is whether it can charge consumers the full, multi-billion-dollar cost of cleaning up the toxic byproducts of burning coal.

Rancho Tehama Gunman Feuded With Meth-Cooking Neighbors, Mom Says

Kevin Neal also told his mother the fumes were hurting his nine dogs​ and he felt like he "was on a cliff" with "nowhere to go," she said.

Duke Ranked No. 1 In 1st Regular-Season AP Top 25, UNC Gets No. 9

Duke was the preseason No. 1 for the second straight season and ninth time overall, matching North Carolina for the most of all time.

Bowe Bergdahl Gets Dishonorable Discharge But Avoids Prison

Bergdahl had faced up to life in prison for desertion and misbehavior before the enemy.

Bowe Bergdahl Had Schizophrenia-Like Disorder: Psychiatrist

Bergdahl has an internal, self-critical commentary that he doesn't know are as his own thoughts, Dr. Charles Morgan said.

Bowe Bergdahl Unexpectedly Takes Stand, Chokes Up During Apology

Bergdahl walked off his post in Afghanistan in 2009 and spent five brutal years in captivity at the hands of Taliban allies.

College Football: No. 8 Miami Not Taking North Carolina Lightly

The Tar Heels' injury report listed 21 players as out for this game, 17 of those being out for the season.