Local governments soon could be required to give voters more information before a bond referendum.
Local governments soon could be required to give voters more information before a bond referendum.
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.
The North Carolina House has voted to repeal public financing for political parties through state tax returns.
The North Carolina House has voted to repeal public financing for political parties through state tax returns.
The chairman of North Carolina's Democratic Party and four current or former party leaders are resolving their dispute.
The chairman of North Carolina's Democratic Party and four current or former party leaders are resolving their dispute.
Gov. Pat McCrory says he's unsure if he and legislative leaders can agree on a final North Carolina state government budget before the new fiscal year begins in about two weeks.
Gov. Pat McCrory says he's unsure if he and legislative leaders can agree on a final North Carolina state government budget before the new fiscal year begins in about two weeks.
North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is ordering an emergency quarantine restricting the movement of firewood or any parts of ash trees from leaving three counties along the Virginia border.
North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is ordering an emergency quarantine restricting the movement of firewood or any parts of ash trees from leaving three counties along the Virginia border.
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.
By The Associated Press Reaction from North Carolina election officials and politicians about Monday's death of former Gov. Jim Holshouser at age 78:
By The Associated Press Reaction from North Carolina election officials and politicians about Monday's death of former Gov. Jim Holshouser at age 78:
Authorities are searching for the thieves who stole two motorcycles from a Special Forces soldier who lost his legs to a bomb in Afghanistan. The thieves also set his camper on fire. Robeson County investigators say the...
A Special Forces soldier who lost his legs to a bomb in Afghanistan but returned to the Army is grappling with the loss of his motorcycles and a camper from his parents' North Carolina home.
A Special Forces soldier who lost his legs to a bomb in Afghanistan but returned to the Army is grappling with the loss of his motorcycles and a camper from his parents' North Carolina home.
A company that specializes in jet engines and aircraft system production plans to break ground this year on a parts factory near Asheville.
An outlet mall in the North Carolina mountains is closed after a hole 20-feet deep opened up at the spot where cars enter the parking lot.
An outlet mall in the North Carolina mountains is closed after a hole 20-feet deep opened up at the spot where cars enter the parking lot.
A North Carolina man is pleading guilty to bilking more than 100 people in a $6 million investment scam.
A North Carolina man is pleading guilty to bilking more than 100 people in a $6 million investment scam.
Authorities say the 911 center that scrambled emergency response to the fatal fertilizer plant explosion in the town of West received more than 1,000 calls the evening of the blast.
Authorities say the 911 center that scrambled emergency response to the fatal fertilizer plant explosion in the town of West received more than 1,000 calls the evening of the blast.
Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Holshouser has died.
Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Holshouser has died.
Moore County sheriff's deputies say a Southern Pines man has been found shot to death in a wrecked car.
Moore County sheriff's deputies say a Southern Pines man has been found shot to death in a wrecked car.
A 46-year-old woman has been charged with murder after the body of a man was found near a lake in Raleigh.
A 46-year-old woman has been charged with murder after the body of a man was found near a lake in Raleigh.
A company that specializes in jet engines and aircraft system production plans to break ground this year on a parts factory near Asheville.
A company that specializes in jet engines and aircraft system production plans to break ground this year on a parts factory near Asheville.
A Southern Pines police officer has died in a motorcycle accident.
A Southern Pines police officer has died in a motorcycle accident.
A company that runs four hospitals in The Charlotte area says it will require health care workers to get flu shots.
A company that runs four hospitals in The Charlotte area says it will require health care workers to get flu shots.
A Craven County man has been arrested in the stabbing death of his brother last week.
A Craven County man has been arrested in the stabbing death of his brother last week.
One lane of Interstate 95 South at the Halifax-Nash county line is closing to allow for bridge work.
One lane of Interstate 95 South at the Halifax-Nash county line is closing to allow for bridge work.
The North Carolina Chapter of the NAACP is readying another week of protests that have led to the arrest of nearly 400 people since late April.
The North Carolina Chapter of the NAACP is readying another week of protests that have led to the arrest of nearly 400 people since late April.
Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan of North Carolina rode President Barack Obama's coattails in 2008, winning a seat Republicans had held for nearly four decades.
Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan of North Carolina rode President Barack Obama's coattails in 2008, winning a seat Republicans had held for nearly four decades.
The shifting sands along the Outer Banks have been cleared away from a ferry channel between Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, allowing the ships to resume their regular route for the first time in five months.
The shifting sands along the Outer Banks have been cleared away from a ferry channel between Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, allowing the ships to resume their regular route for the first time in five months.
Preservationists are using high tech-methods to protect Civil War artillery at a fort in South Carolina that fired on Fort Sumter to open the Civil War 150 years ago.
Preservationists are using high tech-methods to protect Civil War artillery at a fort in South Carolina that fired on Fort Sumter to open the Civil War 150 years ago.
Something went wrong at a North Carolina traffic checkpoint, leaving two motorists recovering from gunshot wounds and seven deputies on paid leave until investigators get answers.
Something went wrong at a North Carolina traffic checkpoint, leaving two motorists recovering from gunshot wounds and seven deputies on paid leave until investigators get answers.
An 11-year-old South Carolina boy is being buried after a death that North Carolina's top health administrator says shouldn't have happened.
An 11-year-old South Carolina boy is being buried after a death that North Carolina's top health administrator says shouldn't have happened.
Buncombe County's Sheriff's Office says a deputy charged with driving while intoxicated is out of a job.
Buncombe County's Sheriff's Office says a deputy charged with driving while intoxicated is out of a job.
The Army medical center at Fort Bragg is cutting services and telling workers to take unpaid time off as a result of federal budget cuts ripple through the Defense Department.
The Army medical center at Fort Bragg is cutting services and telling workers to take unpaid time off as a result of federal budget cuts ripple through the Defense Department.
North Carolina legislators passed tougher state permitting standards for new landfills in 2007. It gave relief to community activists worried about out-of-state trash getting shipped to their counties.
North Carolina legislators passed tougher state permitting standards for new landfills in 2007. It gave relief to community activists worried about out-of-state trash getting shipped to their counties.
A federal magistrate sentenced seven men to prison time for poaching bears and deer and other illegal hunting activities in national forests in North Carolina and Georgia.
A federal magistrate sentenced seven men to prison time for poaching bears and deer and other illegal hunting activities in national forests in North Carolina and Georgia.
An autopsy report says the son of famed professional wrestler Ric Flair died from a toxic combination of heroin and prescription drugs
An autopsy report says the son of famed professional wrestler Ric Flair died from a toxic combination of heroin and prescription drugs
A federal magistrate sentenced seven men to prison time for poaching bears and deer and other illegal hunting activities in national forests in North Carolina and Georgia.
A federal magistrate sentenced seven men to prison time for poaching bears and deer and other illegal hunting activities in national forests in North Carolina and Georgia.
The N.C. Rural Economic Development Center has approved questionable loans while making job creation claims that aren't supported by facts, according to a newspaper's investigation.
The N.C. Rural Economic Development Center has approved questionable loans while making job creation claims that aren't supported by facts, according to a newspaper's investigation.
Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck two 18-year-old women near the campus of North Carolina State University, killing one.
Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck two 18-year-old women near the campus of North Carolina State University, killing one.
The N.C. Medical Examiner's office knew carbon monoxide might have killed a couple in a Boone motel a week before an 11-year-old boy died in the same room.
The N.C. Medical Examiner's office knew carbon monoxide might have killed a couple in a Boone motel a week before an 11-year-old boy died in the same room.
A North Carolina teenager is dead after a late-night crash in Myrtle Beach.
A North Carolina teenager is dead after a late-night crash in Myrtle Beach.
Crews in North Carolina are still working to restore electrical service to tens of thousands of homes, nearly two days after a powerful line of thunderstorms swept across the state toppling trees and knocking down...
Crews in North Carolina are still working to restore electrical service to tens of thousands of homes, nearly two days after a powerful line of thunderstorms swept across the state toppling trees and knocking down lines.
Organizers say a North Carolina group that offers support to fathers whose wives died of cancer may be the only one of its kind in the country.
Organizers say a North Carolina group that offers support to fathers whose wives died of cancer may be the only one of its kind in the country.
The U.S. Forest Service is conducting a prescribed burn this weekend on up to 1,000 acres in the Croatan National Forest along North Carolina's coast.
The U.S. Forest Service is conducting a prescribed burn this weekend on up to 1,000 acres in the Croatan National Forest along North Carolina's coast.
North Carolina's top crime laboratory is being recognized for quality work.
North Carolina's top crime laboratory is being recognized for quality work.
State officials are touting a U.S. Department of Commerce report that ranks South Carolina's economy as the 12th fastest growing in the nation.
State officials are touting a U.S. Department of Commerce report that ranks South Carolina's economy as the 12th fastest growing in the nation.
Another search is planned for a missing Fort Bragg soldier who disappeared more than a year ago.
Another search is planned for a missing Fort Bragg soldier who disappeared more than a year ago.
Senate Democrats who backed the health care law and are facing re-election in GOP-leaning states are stepping up their support for the overhaul even as Republicans intensify their criticism.
Senate Democrats who backed the health care law and are facing re-election in GOP-leaning states are stepping up their support for the overhaul even as Republicans intensify their criticism.
The Veterans Affairs hospital in Fayetteville says documents containing the personal information of nearly 1,100 veterans were found in a recycling bin two months ago.
The Veterans Affairs hospital in Fayetteville says documents containing the personal information of nearly 1,100 veterans were found in a recycling bin two months ago.
Rangers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are working to rescue a 53-year-old hiker who was struck by a falling tree during a storm and has multiple injuries.
Rangers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are working to rescue a 53-year-old hiker who was struck by a falling tree during a storm and has multiple injuries.
Gov. Pat McCrory is praising first responders for their swift response to powerful thunderstorms that swept across North Carolina, killing three people and leaving thousands without power.
Gov. Pat McCrory is praising first responders for their swift response to powerful thunderstorms that swept across North Carolina, killing three people and leaving thousands without power.
Delaware State Police say a body found in the Christina River under the Christiana Bypass has been identified as that of an itinerant North Carolina man.
Delaware State Police say a body found in the Christina River under the Christiana Bypass has been identified as that of an itinerant North Carolina man.
Non-traditional lenders across Appalachia are getting a big boost when it comes to finding money for small businesses often considered not quite bankable.
Non-traditional lenders across Appalachia are getting a big boost when it comes to finding money for small businesses often considered not quite bankable.
Nonprofit groups could host fundraisers in the style of a Las Vegas casino night under a bill in the North Carolina House.
Nonprofit groups could host fundraisers in the style of a Las Vegas casino night under a bill in the North Carolina House.
Gov. Pat McCrory is praising a University of North Carolina system energy efficiency initiative estimated to save $25 million.
Gov. Pat McCrory is praising a University of North Carolina system energy efficiency initiative estimated to save $25 million.
Wilmington police say a bicycle rider has been killed by a hit-and-run driver.
Wilmington police say a bicycle rider has been killed by a hit-and-run driver.
A Lexington children's manufacturer is adding 100 jobs.
A Lexington children's manufacturer is adding 100 jobs.
The board of governors for the University of North Carolina system is considering whether to admit more out-of-state residents to the colleges and universities.
The board of governors for the University of North Carolina system is considering whether to admit more out-of-state residents to the colleges and universities.
Two additional deaths in North Carolina are being blamed on the massive storm system that started in the Upper Midwest and brought soaking rains and heavy winds to the Mid-Atlantic.
Two additional deaths in North Carolina are being blamed on the massive storm system that started in the Upper Midwest and brought soaking rains and heavy winds to the Mid-Atlantic.
North Carolina Transportation Secretary Ton Tata says he is still committed to funding a railroad project in downtown Raleigh.
North Carolina Transportation Secretary Ton Tata says he is still committed to funding a railroad project in downtown Raleigh.
Utility crews are working to restore service to thousands of North Carolinians who lost service after a line of thunderstorms swept across the state.
Utility crews are working to restore service to thousands of North Carolinians who lost service after a line of thunderstorms swept across the state.
Two people have died as a line of thunderstorms swept across North Carolina.
Two people have died as a line of thunderstorms swept across North Carolina.
Ramps that allow access to one of the most popular surf fishing sites on the Outer Banks are closed because workers with the National Park Service found a piping plover nest with three chicks.
Ramps that allow access to one of the most popular surf fishing sites on the Outer Banks are closed because workers with the National Park Service found a piping plover nest with three chicks.
The public will be able to tour a building in Salisbury that was a home for slaves and hear the head of a project about such housing talk about why it's important to protect this part of history.
The public will be able to tour a building in Salisbury that was a home for slaves and hear the head of a project about such housing talk about why it's important to protect this part of history.
Quarterback Cam Newton says if Carolina Panthers are to be successful this season their running backs need to be more involved in the offense. Newton says that means a concerted effort to get the backs involved early in...
U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano is pushing legislation he says will require television watchers be given a warning before their television set starts to watch them back.
U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano is pushing legislation he says will require television watchers be given a warning before their television set starts to watch them back.
A utility company is reporting more than 112.000 customers without power in North Carolina as a storm moves west to east through the state.
A utility company is reporting more than 112.000 customers without power in North Carolina as a storm moves west to east through the state.
A state audit says North Carolina elevators found to have safety violations rarely get follow-up inspections and owners often escape having to pay fines.
A state audit says North Carolina elevators found to have safety violations rarely get follow-up inspections and owners often escape having to pay fines.
For the first time in three years, no area of North Carolina is experiencing a drought or abnormally dry conditions.
For the first time in three years, no area of North Carolina is experiencing a drought or abnormally dry conditions.
Records show a small group of consumer finance providers spent more than $1.8 million on lobbying and campaign contributions to North Carolina lawmakers to win passage of a bill raising the maximum interest rates...
Records show a small group of consumer finance providers spent more than $1.8 million on lobbying and campaign contributions to North Carolina lawmakers to win passage of a bill raising the maximum interest rates they can...
A measure adding more places people can carry or store concealed firearms in North Carolina and repealing a requirement to get a license to buy a handgun has passed the North Carolina Senate.
A measure adding more places people can carry or store concealed firearms in North Carolina and repealing a requirement to get a license to buy a handgun has passed the North Carolina Senate.
A tax overhaul that gradually repeals corporate taxes and lowers personal income taxes has passed its first test in the North Carolina Senate.
A tax overhaul that gradually repeals corporate taxes and lowers personal income taxes has passed its first test in the North Carolina Senate.
A memorial ceremony will honor four North Carolina airmen killed last summer when their plane crashed while fighting a wildfire in South Dakota's Black Hills.
A memorial ceremony will honor four North Carolina airmen killed last summer when their plane crashed while fighting a wildfire in South Dakota's Black Hills.
A new transportation funding model intended to direct more money to higher-impact projects in North Carolina has been tentatively approved by the state Senate.
A new transportation funding model intended to direct more money to higher-impact projects in North Carolina has been tentatively approved by the state Senate.
Weather forecasters say strong thunderstorms are possible in much of North Carolina.
Weather forecasters say strong thunderstorms are possible in much of North Carolina.
Two people have been hurt in the crash of a small plane in Granville County.
Two people have been hurt in the crash of a small plane in Granville County.
Gannett says it's reached a deal to buy TV station owner Belo for about $1.5 billion in cash.
Gannett says it's reached a deal to buy TV station owner Belo for about $1.5 billion in cash.
The North Carolina Senate is taking up a tax overhaul plan that eventually repeals corporate taxes without major sales tax additions.
The North Carolina Senate is taking up a tax overhaul plan that eventually repeals corporate taxes without major sales tax additions.
The State Bureau of Investigation is looking into the injury of an inmate during a confrontation with a guard at the Wake County jail.
The State Bureau of Investigation is looking into the injury of an inmate during a confrontation with a guard at the Wake County jail.
The Cumberland County sheriff has hired a private attorney to help with a civil lawsuit over video poker machines.
The Cumberland County sheriff has hired a private attorney to help with a civil lawsuit over video poker machines.
The Southern Baptist Convention tackled topics at its annual meeting this week that seemed to show a concern for a broadening array of social issues. Those included human trafficking and the country's high rate...
The Southern Baptist Convention tackled topics at its annual meeting this week that seemed to show a concern for a broadening array of social issues. Those included human trafficking and the country's high rate of...
The North Carolina Chamber is holding its annual summit on manufacturing, where business officials will discuss reform and other issues.
The North Carolina Chamber is holding its annual summit on manufacturing, where business officials will discuss reform and other issues.
North Carolina House members will get one more chance to praise or pan their state budget proposal before chamber leaders start negotiating a final deal with Senate counterparts.
North Carolina House members will get one more chance to praise or pan their state budget proposal before chamber leaders start negotiating a final deal with Senate counterparts.
Gov. Pat McCrory has cleared his desk of dozens of bills sent to him by the North Carolina General Assembly.
Gov. Pat McCrory has cleared his desk of dozens of bills sent to him by the North Carolina General Assembly.
Federal nuclear regulators are telling the public about their special inspection of a North Carolina nuclear power plant that was forced to shut down for more than three weeks due to a quarter-inch spot of trouble...
Federal nuclear regulators are telling the public about their special inspection of a North Carolina nuclear power plant that was forced to shut down for more than three weeks due to a quarter-inch spot of trouble near the...
Troops stationed overseas will be able to watch the graduation ceremony at Lejeune High School, located at the Marine Corps base.
Troops stationed overseas will be able to watch the graduation ceremony at Lejeune High School, located at the Marine Corps base.
Artist and designer Bob Timberlake will discuss an upcoming retrospective of his work at a gallery in Winston-Salem.
Artist and designer Bob Timberlake will discuss an upcoming retrospective of his work at a gallery in Winston-Salem.
NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway.
NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway.
A House committee is recommending that 16- and 17-year-olds in trouble with the law for some offenses should be adjudicated in North Carolina's juvenile system, not tried in the regular courts.
A House committee is recommending that 16- and 17-year-olds in trouble with the law for some offenses should be adjudicated in North Carolina's juvenile system, not tried in the regular courts.
North Carolina police point to a faulty pool water heater as the source of carbon monoxide that killed an 11-year-old South Carolina boy last weekend and a Washington couple who slept in the same Boone motel room...
North Carolina police point to a faulty pool water heater as the source of carbon monoxide that killed an 11-year-old South Carolina boy last weekend and a Washington couple who slept in the same Boone motel room about two...
A bill designed to clear the way for executions to resume in North Carolina is headed to Gov. Pat McCrory's desk after receiving final legislative approval.
A bill designed to clear the way for executions to resume in North Carolina is headed to Gov. Pat McCrory's desk after receiving final legislative approval.
A measure broadening the places people can carry concealed firearms in North Carolina and repealing a requirement to get a license to buy a handgun has tentatively passed the North Carolina Senate.
A measure broadening the places people can carry concealed firearms in North Carolina and repealing a requirement to get a license to buy a handgun has tentatively passed the North Carolina Senate.
Duke Energy Corp. says its electricity subsidiary for western North Carolina has a deal with a state regulatory division responsible for representing consumers.
Duke Energy Corp. says its electricity subsidiary for western North Carolina has a deal with a state regulatory division responsible for representing consumers.
North Carolina's U.S. senators have filed a bill to provide federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, an effort that began 125 years ago.
North Carolina's U.S. senators have filed a bill to provide federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, an effort that began 125 years ago.
The North Carolina Senate is advancing a tax overhaul that repeals corporate income taxes without a major expansion of sales taxes.
The North Carolina Senate is advancing a tax overhaul that repeals corporate income taxes without a major expansion of sales taxes.
A federal agency is praising the way the city of Charlotte handled security during last year's Democratic National Convention.
A federal agency is praising the way the city of Charlotte handled security during last year's Democratic National Convention.
A former North Carolina Democratic Party employee has formally accused the party and some of its leaders with discrimination and intimidation while she worked at the organization's headquarters.
A former North Carolina Democratic Party employee has formally accused the party and some of its leaders with discrimination and intimidation while she worked at the organization's headquarters.
Over the last two months, hundreds of protesters have walked out of North Carolina's capitol in handcuffs to oppose policies by the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Over the last two months, hundreds of protesters have walked out of North Carolina's capitol in handcuffs to oppose policies by the Republican-controlled Legislature.
The Southern Baptist Convention has passed a resolution calling on all Southern Baptists to report allegations of child abuse to authorities.
The Southern Baptist Convention has passed a resolution calling on all Southern Baptists to report allegations of child abuse to authorities.
A former North Carolina sheriff's deputy has pleaded guilty to federal charges he beat a handcuffed jail inmate.
A former North Carolina sheriff's deputy has pleaded guilty to federal charges he beat a handcuffed jail inmate.
Authorities say a 17-year-old student from Brunswick County has drowned off the North Carolina coast.
Authorities say a 17-year-old student from Brunswick County has drowned off the North Carolina coast.
The Forsyth County district attorney says it appears that about 20 possible crimes were not reported to law enforcement by local school officials.
The Forsyth County district attorney says it appears that about 20 possible crimes were not reported to law enforcement by local school officials.
New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is due in court in New Jersey for a proceeding related to his arrest last month on drug and weapons charges.
New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is due in court in New Jersey for a proceeding related to his arrest last month on drug and weapons charges.
The Southern Baptist Convention is expected to take a stand against the Boy Scouts of America's acceptance of gay members at the denomination's annual meeting in Houston.
The Southern Baptist Convention is expected to take a stand against the Boy Scouts of America's acceptance of gay members at the denomination's annual meeting in Houston.
North Carolina senators are taking up a new tax reform proposal that eventually repeals corporate taxes without adding new sales taxes to services.
North Carolina senators are taking up a new tax reform proposal that eventually repeals corporate taxes without adding new sales taxes to services.
The North Carolina chapter of the NAACP is honoring those who served the civil, human and labor rights movements on the anniversary of the killing of organization field secretary Medgar Evers.
The North Carolina chapter of the NAACP is honoring those who served the civil, human and labor rights movements on the anniversary of the killing of organization field secretary Medgar Evers.
State officials say nearly 11,000 drivers and passengers were cited for seat belt and child passenger safety violations during the 20th anniversary campaign of "Click It or Ticket" over the Memorial Day holiday.
State officials say nearly 11,000 drivers and passengers were cited for seat belt and child passenger safety violations during the 20th anniversary campaign of "Click It or Ticket" over the Memorial Day holiday.
Gov. Pat McCrory has turned to the FBI's former chief in North Carolina to lead a state panel that makes recommendations to him on criminal justice matters.
Gov. Pat McCrory has turned to the FBI's former chief in North Carolina to lead a state panel that makes recommendations to him on criminal justice matters.
More acrimonious debate is likely in the North Carolina House over a proposed state government budget plan although Republicans have a comfortable margin in the chamber to pass the measure.
More acrimonious debate is likely in the North Carolina House over a proposed state government budget plan although Republicans have a comfortable margin in the chamber to pass the measure.
A free course on "leave no trace" use of the backcountry is coming up this month in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
A free course on "leave no trace" use of the backcountry is coming up this month in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the number of red wolf pups and litters is down slightly this year in eastern North Carolina compared to recent years.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the number of red wolf pups and litters is down slightly this year in eastern North Carolina compared to recent years.
A former dorm security officer at Elizabeth City State University must serve 34 days in jail after being convicted of sexual assault in a case that caused the school's chancellor and police chief to leave.
A former dorm security officer at Elizabeth City State University must serve 34 days in jail after being convicted of sexual assault in a case that caused the school's chancellor and police chief to leave.
A student at N.C. State University has drowned at a rock quarry in Mooresville that was open to the public at the time.
A student at N.C. State University has drowned at a rock quarry in Mooresville that was open to the public at the time.
North Carolina senators are pushing a new tax reform plan that doesn't add new sales taxes to services and eventually repeals local taxes on food.
North Carolina senators are pushing a new tax reform plan that doesn't add new sales taxes to services and eventually repeals local taxes on food.
The Southern Baptist Convention has re-elected its first black president, the Rev. Fred Luter Jr.
The Southern Baptist Convention has re-elected its first black president, the Rev. Fred Luter Jr.
The North Carolina state government budget penned by House Republicans remains largely intact after several hours of committee debate.
The North Carolina state government budget penned by House Republicans remains largely intact after several hours of committee debate.
Two North Carolina men have pleaded guilty to stealing and cashing checks from mailboxes throughout central Virginia.
Two North Carolina men have pleaded guilty to stealing and cashing checks from mailboxes throughout central Virginia.
Inspectors checked a North Carolina motel where three people are presumed killed by carbon monoxide fumes from a pool water heater, but the local health department says the inspection doesn't include checking for...
Inspectors checked a North Carolina motel where three people are presumed killed by carbon monoxide fumes from a pool water heater, but the local health department says the inspection doesn't include checking for the...
Business experts and economists in North Carolina say all three competing tax reform proposals in the state Legislature move in the right direction.
Business experts and economists in North Carolina say all three competing tax reform proposals in the state Legislature move in the right direction.
A former dorm security officer at Elizabeth City State University must serve 34 days in jail after being convicted of sexual assault in a case that caused the school's chancellor and police chief to leave.
A former dorm security officer at Elizabeth City State University must serve 34 days in jail after being convicted of sexual assault in a case that caused the school's chancellor and police chief to leave.
The head of the North Carolina Democratic Party has refused to respond directly to criticism about him from the party's No. 2 leader as the first vice-chair announced her resignation.
The head of the North Carolina Democratic Party has refused to respond directly to criticism about him from the party's No. 2 leader as the first vice-chair announced her resignation.
A New Hanover County sheriff's lieutenant has been fired for violating procedures on the handling of drugs in the office.
A New Hanover County sheriff's lieutenant has been fired for violating procedures on the handling of drugs in the office.
Massachusetts' highest court says the family of a late Boston woman who got free cigarette samples as a child can keep $35 million in punitive damages, but it threw out an $81 million compensatory damages award.
Massachusetts' highest court says the family of a late Boston woman who got free cigarette samples as a child can keep $35 million in punitive damages, but it threw out an $81 million compensatory damages award.
The North Carolina Senate is expanding on a House bill that opens new areas for concealed-permit holders to carry or store weapons in the state.
The North Carolina Senate is expanding on a House bill that opens new areas for concealed-permit holders to carry or store weapons in the state.
Three women have died in a wreck in Bladen County.
Three women have died in a wreck in Bladen County.
Two officers in Hoke County are on leave after officials say shots were fired at a man with an explosive device.
Two officers in Hoke County are on leave after officials say shots were fired at a man with an explosive device.
More than two dozen people were taken to a hospital after a gas leak at a plant in Lincolnton.
More than two dozen people were taken to a hospital after a gas leak at a plant in Lincolnton.
A Charlotte Observer reporter has been released after he was arrested while covering a protest at the North Carolina General Assembly.
A Charlotte Observer reporter has been released after he was arrested while covering a protest at the North Carolina General Assembly.
The former four-star Army general who heads the U.S. Veterans Affairs Department is meeting with North Carolina's public universities president.
The former four-star Army general who heads the U.S. Veterans Affairs Department is meeting with North Carolina's public universities president.
The General Assembly is close to changing how voters choose the leaders of North Carolina's largest school system, which has been mired in partisanship in recent years.
The General Assembly is close to changing how voters choose the leaders of North Carolina's largest school system, which has been mired in partisanship in recent years.
The No. 2 leader at the North Carolina Democratic Party has resigned from her post, citing conflict with the party's chairman after they've held their respective posts for just four months.
The No. 2 leader at the North Carolina Democratic Party has resigned from her post, citing conflict with the party's chairman after they've held their respective posts for just four months.
A Charlotte Observer reporter has been arrested while covering an NAACP protest at the North Carolina General Assembly.
A Charlotte Observer reporter has been arrested while covering an NAACP protest at the North Carolina General Assembly.
A new coal-gasification power plant in southern Indiana that's been hounded by cost overruns and regulatory hurdles has started commercial operation.
A new coal-gasification power plant in southern Indiana that's been hounded by cost overruns and regulatory hurdles has started commercial operation.
A bill raising interest rates and borrowing limits on installment loans in North Carolina is headed to Gov. Pat McCrory's desk for a final signature.
A bill raising interest rates and borrowing limits on installment loans in North Carolina is headed to Gov. Pat McCrory's desk for a final signature.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing back harder against weekly protests as another group of demonstrators aligned with the state NAACP face police charges.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing back harder against weekly protests as another group of demonstrators aligned with the state NAACP face police charges.
A Senate committee has voted unanimously to approve President Barack Obama's nominees to head the Commerce and Transportation departments.
A Senate committee has voted unanimously to approve President Barack Obama's nominees to head the Commerce and Transportation departments.
The chief budget-writer in the House says the chamber's state government spending plan is responsible and realistic.
The chief budget-writer in the House says the chamber's state government spending plan is responsible and realistic.
The "Say Yes to Education" program that sends public high school graduates to college for free has added five prestigious private universities to its list of destinations.
The "Say Yes to Education" program that sends public high school graduates to college for free has added five prestigious private universities to its list of destinations.
North Carolina investigators are checking whether potentially lethal carbon monoxide was found in a motel room where an 11-year-old South Carolina boy died this weekend and two other guests were found dead almost two...
North Carolina investigators are checking whether potentially lethal carbon monoxide was found in a motel room where an 11-year-old South Carolina boy died this weekend and two other guests were found dead almost two months...
Connecticut's legislature has jumped into an argument over who was the first aviator to fly.
Connecticut's legislature has jumped into an argument over who was the first aviator to fly.
The new chairman of North Carolina's State Board of Education says he wants higher pay for public school teachers, but believes the state's puttering economy and Medicaid spending are obstacles to raises.
The new chairman of North Carolina's State Board of Education says he wants higher pay for public school teachers, but believes the state's puttering economy and Medicaid spending are obstacles to raises.
A North Carolina man has been sentenced to two consecutive sentences of life without parole for the 2011 killings of his estranged wife and her 11-year-old son in Maryland.
A North Carolina man has been sentenced to two consecutive sentences of life without parole for the 2011 killings of his estranged wife and her 11-year-old son in Maryland.
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has announced that Winston-Salem State will host the conference's football championship game in 2013.
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has announced that Winston-Salem State will host the conference's football championship game in 2013.
Workers will be using a barge next week to move a noted house in Wrightsville Beach.
Workers will be using a barge next week to move a noted house in Wrightsville Beach.
A Charlotte man has been charged with killing his 88-year-old neighbor.
A Charlotte man has been charged with killing his 88-year-old neighbor.
Charlotte police are investigating the shooting death of a man at an apartment complex.
Charlotte police are investigating the shooting death of a man at an apartment complex.
A tax code overhaul promoted by House Republicans will soon be in the hands of Senate Republicans, who want more dramatic changes to North Carolina's tax system.
A tax code overhaul promoted by House Republicans will soon be in the hands of Senate Republicans, who want more dramatic changes to North Carolina's tax system.
The Southern Baptist Convention is gathering in Houston for its annual meeting at a time when the denomination is contemplating a different cultural and political climate than a decade ago.
The Southern Baptist Convention is gathering in Houston for its annual meeting at a time when the denomination is contemplating a different cultural and political climate than a decade ago.
Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx could see his prospects to become the new U.S. transportation secretary improving.
Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx could see his prospects to become the new U.S. transportation secretary improving.
A man convicted of killing his estranged wife and her 11-year-old son is scheduled to be sentenced in Montgomery County.
A man convicted of killing his estranged wife and her 11-year-old son is scheduled to be sentenced in Montgomery County.
The North Carolina House has provided more details about its proposed state government budget for the next two years.
The North Carolina House has provided more details about its proposed state government budget for the next two years.
Family Dollar is opening a new regional distribution center in St. George with some 200 employees on July 8.
Family Dollar is opening a new regional distribution center in St. George with some 200 employees on July 8.
A North Carolina institution is taking pride in a Tony Award for major contributions to American theater.
A North Carolina institution is taking pride in a Tony Award for major contributions to American theater.
North Carolina's Highway Patrol says one person was killed after a freight train slammed into a pickup truck near a railroad crossing.
North Carolina's Highway Patrol says one person was killed after a freight train slammed into a pickup truck near a railroad crossing.
Some communities in eastern North Carolina are struggling with flooding days after Tropical Storm Andrea dumped record-breaking rainfall.
Some communities in eastern North Carolina are struggling with flooding days after Tropical Storm Andrea dumped record-breaking rainfall.
A decade ago, the Southern Baptist Convention was riding high.
A decade ago, the Southern Baptist Convention was riding high.
Police in the North Carolina town of Boone say they're trying to find out why one person died and another injured in the same motel room were two elderly guests were found dead almost two months ago.
Police in the North Carolina town of Boone say they're trying to find out why one person died and another injured in the same motel room were two elderly guests were found dead almost two months ago.
Work will begin in July on construction of a new High Knob Tower in the Jefferson National Forest in Virginia.
Work will begin in July on construction of a new High Knob Tower in the Jefferson National Forest in Virginia.
Mechanical problems are forcing cancellation of state-operated ferries to a North Carolina island that can't be reached by road for a second day.
Mechanical problems are forcing cancellation of state-operated ferries to a North Carolina island that can't be reached by road for a second day.
Newly released documents show North Carolina's flagship state university spent more than $500,000 in donated funds over the past two years to manage public impressions about a long-running academic fraud scandal.
Newly released documents show North Carolina's flagship state university spent more than $500,000 in donated funds over the past two years to manage public impressions about a long-running academic fraud scandal.
North Carolina is joining a growing number of states raising fees for hybrid and electric car owners to make up for revenue those drivers aren't paying in gas taxes on their fuel-efficient vehicles.
North Carolina is joining a growing number of states raising fees for hybrid and electric car owners to make up for revenue those drivers aren't paying in gas taxes on their fuel-efficient vehicles.
An exhibit of memorabilia from the movie "Gone with the Wind" is now at the Museum of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City.
An exhibit of memorabilia from the movie "Gone with the Wind" is now at the Museum of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City.
Officials have canceled some ferry routes between Hatteras and Ocracoke Island due to mechanical problems.
Officials have canceled some ferry routes between Hatteras and Ocracoke Island due to mechanical problems.
Robeson County Attorney Hal Kinlaw is being sued for nearly $18 million in unpaid loans.
Robeson County Attorney Hal Kinlaw is being sued for nearly $18 million in unpaid loans.
Authorities are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found under a bed in a Hickory motel.
Authorities are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found under a bed in a Hickory motel.
Authorities have released the name of a man killed in a standoff with deputies in Caldwell County.
Authorities have released the name of a man killed in a standoff with deputies in Caldwell County.
A third person has accused the wrestling coach at East Gaston High School of sex crimes.
A third person has accused the wrestling coach at East Gaston High School of sex crimes.
An Asheville mother says she is relieved after her 18-month-old son was returned home safely following a carjacking.
An Asheville mother says she is relieved after her 18-month-old son was returned home safely following a carjacking.
The Shearon Harris nuclear plant reactor is up and running after repairs to a reactor sensor.
The Shearon Harris nuclear plant reactor is up and running after repairs to a reactor sensor.
The North Carolina Highway Patrol is joining five other state police agencies this weekend in an effort to keep motorists safe along U.S. 15.
The North Carolina Highway Patrol is joining five other state police agencies this weekend in an effort to keep motorists safe along U.S. 15.
A baseball team comprised of active duty and retired U.S. military is scheduled to make stops in North Carolina as part of its Red, White and Blue Tour.
A baseball team comprised of active duty and retired U.S. military is scheduled to make stops in North Carolina as part of its Red, White and Blue Tour.
Gov. Pat McCrory and other Republican Party leaders are in North Carolina's largest city this weekend for the state GOP convention.
Gov. Pat McCrory and other Republican Party leaders are in North Carolina's largest city this weekend for the state GOP convention.
Soaking rains spawned numerous flood watches and pushed some streams and creeks over their banks throughout the Northeast, yet the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season sped up the Eastern Seaboard...
Soaking rains spawned numerous flood watches and pushed some streams and creeks over their banks throughout the Northeast, yet the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season sped up the Eastern Seaboard without...
The Jacksonville attorney charged with running a veterans' charity that Florida prosecutors say was a gambling operation wants a judge to try him separately from his co-defendants.
The Jacksonville attorney charged with running a veterans' charity that Florida prosecutors say was a gambling operation wants a judge to try him separately from his co-defendants.
Hickory police say a woman's body was found under the bed of a motel room, and they're on the lookout for two people in a minivan who may know what happened.
Hickory police say a woman's body was found under the bed of a motel room, and they're on the lookout for two people in a minivan who may know what happened.
The pilot involved in the fatal crash of a small sightseeing plane in Alaska reported fog and rain in the area, but an investigator says it's too soon to say if weather was the cause of the accident.
The pilot involved in the fatal crash of a small sightseeing plane in Alaska reported fog and rain in the area, but an investigator says it's too soon to say if weather was the cause of the accident.
The North Carolina House has started debating parts of its state government budget proposal for the next two years.
The North Carolina House has started debating parts of its state government budget proposal for the next two years.
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Andrea is moving at a brisk pace as it heads up the East Coast, bringing winds, heavy rains and a threat of flooding to coastal areas in Georgia and the Carolinas.
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Andrea is moving at a brisk pace as it heads up the East Coast, bringing winds, heavy rains and a threat of flooding to coastal areas in Georgia and the Carolinas.
