Duke University faces lawsuit as former student alleges sexual assault by faculty member
A former Duke University Ph.D. student, known as "John Doe," has filed a federal lawsuit against the institution, accusing a faculty member, identified as "Professor X," of sexual assault.
A former Duke University Ph.D. student, known as "John Doe," has filed a federal lawsuit against the institution, accusing a faculty member, identified as "Professor X," of sexual assault.
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.
The plane hit power lines before crashing onto Interstate 26 in Asheville, North Carolina.
North Carolina traffic stop uncovers enough fentanyl to kill 27 million people
In a significant development, a routine traffic stop in North Carolina unveiled a staggering amount of fentanyl, enough to potentially cause the death of 27 million people, exceeding the state's population.
In a significant development, a routine traffic stop in North Carolina unveiled a staggering amount of fentanyl, enough to potentially cause the death of 27 million people, exceeding the state's population.
Madalina Cojocari: Whereabouts of missing North Carolina girl still unknown one year later
November 21 marks the solemn one-year anniversary of the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari, an 11-year-old girl from North Carolina. Despite exhaustive efforts by authorities, Madalina's whereabouts remain unknown, with her parents becoming central figures in the investigation.
November 21 marks the solemn one-year anniversary of the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari, an 11-year-old girl from North Carolina. Despite exhaustive efforts by authorities, Madalina's whereabouts remain unknown, with her parents becoming central figures in the investigation.
Woman falls to her death while hiking cliff at Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
A devastating incident occurred in the Blue Ridge Parkway as a South Carolina woman, Nancy Sampson, 61, fell to her death while hiking.
A devastating incident occurred in the Blue Ridge Parkway as a South Carolina woman, Nancy Sampson, 61, fell to her death while hiking.
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.
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.
In North Carolina, two sibling cats are in search of a new home after being left at an animal shelter with a touching note.
Horse rescued from pool after being frightened during North Carolina storm
The horse had been stuck in the pool for several hours before the fire department and animal rescue came to help.
The horse had been stuck in the pool for several hours before the fire department and animal rescue came to help.
UNC-Chapel Hill shooting suspect Tailei Qi appears in court for first time
A judge denied bond for the Ph.D. student charged with murder.
A judge denied bond for the Ph.D. student charged with murder.
North Carolina law grants police more power to release photos of juveniles suspected of violent crimes
A new North Carolina state law gives police increased power in some instances to release photos of juvenile suspects accused of murder and other violent crimes.
A new North Carolina state law gives police increased power in some instances to release photos of juvenile suspects accused of murder and other violent crimes.
UNC-Chapel Hill faculty member shot and killed in campus building, authorities say
University officials also did not immediately identify the staffer who was killed and said it was too soon to offer a possible motive.
University officials also did not immediately identify the staffer who was killed and said it was too soon to offer a possible motive.
Father of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley dies in apparent explosion
The father of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley died overnight in an apparent explosion that destroyed the NFL player's North Carolina home and left another person injured, authorities said.
The father of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley died overnight in an apparent explosion that destroyed the NFL player's North Carolina home and left another person injured, authorities said.
North Carolina dad shoots man who allegedly hit, killed son moments earlier: police
Chad Woods is accused of fatally shooting Jeffrey McKay and stealing his truck.
Chad Woods is accused of fatally shooting Jeffrey McKay and stealing his truck.
Sanitation worker finds wandering toddler on street, helps her find home
Officials posted that the worker noticed a small child walking on the side of the road and didn't spot an adult nearby.
Officials posted that the worker noticed a small child walking on the side of the road and didn't spot an adult nearby.
'Got all that?': Grandmother horse gives birth, paternity mystery baffles park rangers
Park rangers said the herd's family tree just got complicated.
Park rangers said the herd's family tree just got complicated.
North Carolinian dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria, Texas coast can provide breeding ground
Experts warn that hot ocean temperatures aren't just damaging to marine life, but also creating more welcoming environments for flesh-eating bacteria like vibrio.
Experts warn that hot ocean temperatures aren't just damaging to marine life, but also creating more welcoming environments for flesh-eating bacteria like vibrio.
Sheriff: Car crash victim steals truck from good Samaritan who stopped to help
Deputies said the good Samaritan stopped to see if anybody else was involved in the crash and that was when his truck was stolen.
Deputies said the good Samaritan stopped to see if anybody else was involved in the crash and that was when his truck was stolen.
'I think I cried all the way home': North Carolina woman wins 'life-changing' jackpot
Cynthia Neely originally thought someone else had won the jackpot when she saw that it was starting over with a smaller amount.
Cynthia Neely originally thought someone else had won the jackpot when she saw that it was starting over with a smaller amount.
North Carolina officials remove plane wreckage of 1983 crash from national park
The wreckage is from a Cessna 414S plane that crashed in November of 1983, killing both people on board.
The wreckage is from a Cessna 414S plane that crashed in November of 1983, killing both people on board.
Delta plane lands at Charlotte airport without front landing gear
A Delta plane with 96 passengers on board landed at the Charlotte, N.C., airport this morning without its front nose landing gear. No one was injured.
A Delta plane with 96 passengers on board landed at the Charlotte, N.C., airport this morning without its front nose landing gear. No one was injured.