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March 14, 2023

North Carolina man startled by 8-foot-long alligator hiding in attic during home inspection

An 8-foot-long alligator was found in the attic of a three-story North Carolina home by Dean Brown, a code enforcement official, during a home inspection.

March 14, 2023

North Carolina Democrat Wesley Harris announces his run for treasurer in 2024

North Carolina Democrat Wesley Harris announced Monday he is running for state treasurer in 2024. Harris hopes to succeed GOP State Treasurer Dale Folwell.

March 14, 2023

North Carolina Gov. Cooper wants more state positions to not require college degrees

Gov. Roy Cooper is pushing for more North Carolina state positions to not require college degrees. The effort is aimed at encouraging more experienced-based individuals to apply.

March 14, 2023

Missing Texas 13-year-old girl found locked up in North Carolina shed, man charged with trafficking

A North Carolina man has been charged with human trafficking and child rape after deputies recovered a missing Texas 13-year-old in his shed, sheriff says.

March 13, 2023

North Carolina lawmakers will defend abortion pill restrictions in federal court

A North Carolina judge granted a request allowing state lawmakers to defend laws regarding abortion pills. The request was made by House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger.

March 12, 2023

Shanquella Robinson family pleads with Biden to 'step in' after mysterious death in Mexico

An attorney for the family of Shanquella Robinson has sent a letter to the Biden administration calling on them to intervene and help extradite her suspected killer.

March 11, 2023

NC EMT accused of sexually assaulting girl in ambulance, released on bail less than hour later

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in North Carolina say an EMT sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl while alone with her in the back of an ambulance.

March 10, 2023

Wife of meteorologist who died in NC helicopter crash files lawsuit

The wife of the meteorologist who died in a North Carolina helicopter filed a lawsuit this week. The man's family is seeking compensatory and punitive damagers

March 10, 2023

North Carolina man fatally shot after firing at trooper, deputy

A North Carolina man was fatally shot after firing at a trooper and deputy while fleeing the scene of a crash. The officer was placed on administrative duty pending the investigation.

March 10, 2023

Preseason No. 1 North Carolina likely to miss NCAA Tournament after loss to Virginia

Thursday night's loss to No. 13 Virginia was a major blow to North Carolina's NCAA Tournament chances after starting the year No. 1 in the AP preseason poll.