Hurricane Helene death toll continues to rise
Hurricane Helen has claimed the lives of at least 130 people, but the Department of Homeland Security cautions that the death toll could rise to 600 by week's end, as thousands remain unaccounted for. The storm hit North Carolina hard, with heavy rains washing out roads and buildings, leaving people stranded in the City of Ashville.
Hurricane Helen has claimed the lives of at least 130 people, but the Department of Homeland Security cautions that the death toll could rise to 600 by week's end, as thousands remain unaccounted for. The storm hit North Carolina hard, with heavy rains washing out roads and buildings, leaving people stranded in the City of Ashville.
Biden, Harris and Trump to visit Helene-ravaged communities
President Biden said Monday the federal government will be with survivors and others affected by Helene for “as long as it takes.”
President Biden said Monday the federal government will be with survivors and others affected by Helene for “as long as it takes.”
Asheville flooding: Hurricane Helene drone footage shows swallowed city streets
Hurricane Helene’s remnants have dropped between a foot and two feet of rainfall in western North Carolina, devastating Asheville and other mountainous communities.
Hurricane Helene’s remnants have dropped between a foot and two feet of rainfall in western North Carolina, devastating Asheville and other mountainous communities.
Tropical Storm Helene brings heavy rain inland
Helene weakened to a tropical storm after hitting Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday night. The storm continues to push northeast bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Georgia and the Carolinas.
Helene weakened to a tropical storm after hitting Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday night. The storm continues to push northeast bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Georgia and the Carolinas.
Man dies after falling 400 feet at Grand Canyon
Crews have recovered the body of a 20-year-old North Carolina man who died after falling 400 feet at the Grand Canyon, officials said.
Crews have recovered the body of a 20-year-old North Carolina man who died after falling 400 feet at the Grand Canyon, officials said.
Shark bites teenager's leg in attack at North Carolina beach
A teen is recovering after being bitten by a shark at a North Carolina beach over the weekend.
A teen is recovering after being bitten by a shark at a North Carolina beach over the weekend.
Airbnb renters-turned-squatters refuse to vacate property unless evicted: court docs
An Airbnb host in Durham, North Carolina, filed a complaint in court against renters-turned-squatters after they refused to vacate the property until they received an order of eviction, according to court documents.
An Airbnb host in Durham, North Carolina, filed a complaint in court against renters-turned-squatters after they refused to vacate the property until they received an order of eviction, according to court documents.
Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court finds
On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.
On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.
North Carolina child says she hears 'monsters' in the wall, turns out to be 50K buzzing bees
A mother has gone viral on TikTok after she revealed that her little girl's complaint about hearing "monsters" inside her walls ended up being a swarm of 50,000 bees that somehow entered the family's home.
A mother has gone viral on TikTok after she revealed that her little girl's complaint about hearing "monsters" inside her walls ended up being a swarm of 50,000 bees that somehow entered the family's home.
4 officers killed in Charlotte, 8 shot: The latest
FOX 9's Kelly O'Connell has the latest after eight officers were shot, four were killed, while serving a warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina.
FOX 9's Kelly O'Connell has the latest after eight officers were shot, four were killed, while serving a warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Charlotte shooting: 4 officers killed, 4 hurt while serving warrant
Eight police officers were shot, leaving four dead, during a confrontation with a wanted felon at a suburban Charlotte home, officials said. The suspect was also killed.
Eight police officers were shot, leaving four dead, during a confrontation with a wanted felon at a suburban Charlotte home, officials said. The suspect was also killed.
NASA to begin distributing 'moon trees' with seeds that flew around moon
Some out-of-this-world trees are now home and ready to begin inspiring a new generation. NASA is preparing to distribute "moon tree" seedlings that have sprouted from seeds flown on the Artemis I lunar mission.
Some out-of-this-world trees are now home and ready to begin inspiring a new generation. NASA is preparing to distribute "moon tree" seedlings that have sprouted from seeds flown on the Artemis I lunar mission.
UNC Air pilot, physician both injured after plane crashes at North Carolina airport
Two people were injured in a plane crash at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina.
Two people were injured in a plane crash at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina.
US Marine dies in training accident in North Carolina
A U.S. Marine, Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, tragically lost his life in a training accident on April 18, as confirmed by military officials.
A U.S. Marine, Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, tragically lost his life in a training accident on April 18, as confirmed by military officials.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
NFL hits Panthers owner David Tepper with massive fine after tossing drink on Jaguars fan
Panthers owner David Tepper was seen on video throwing drink at a Jaguars fan from a suite during Sunday's loss.
Panthers owner David Tepper was seen on video throwing drink at a Jaguars fan from a suite during Sunday's loss.