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June 29, 2026

Two corrections officers held hostage after inmates take over portions of North Carolina detention center

Inmates at Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center overpowered guards and held two officers hostage before order was restored, authorities said.

June 29, 2026

Vulture takeover sparks outrage as droppings coat homes, cars and sidewalks

Black vultures in North Carolina and other states are reportedly infuriating residents. Residents have complained of droppings, property damage and aggressive behavior toward pets.

June 19, 2026

North Carolina furniture manufacturer allegedly kills business partner hours after losing contract dispute

A North Carolina furniture manufacturer allegedly shot and killed his business partner hours after a court ordered him to pay $310,882.74 in a dispute.

June 19, 2026

Trump administration opens four Title IX investigations into Michigan and North Carolina school districts

The U.S. Department of Education opened four new Title IX investigations into Michigan and North Carolina schools districts over alleged violations.

June 15, 2026

Chaotic car chase ends with ICE nabbing alleged foreign terrorist leader accused of holding wife captive

ICE arrested an alleged leader of two foreign terrorist organizations in North Carolina after a vehicle pursuit and crash as he allegedly fled to Mexico.

June 9, 2026

Judge dismisses lawsuit by 31 former NC State athletes alleging sexual abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer

A North Carolina judge dismissed a lawsuit by 31 ex-N.C. State athletes alleging sexual abuse by the program's former sports medicine director.

June 9, 2026

Charlotte train stabbing suspect dodges potential death penalty for now after he's ruled incompetent

Decarlos Brown Jr., accused of fatally stabbing Ukrainian woman Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light-rail train, is deemed incompetent to stand trial.

June 5, 2026

North Carolina mountain community braces for hurricane season two years after Helene's brutal impact

Two sisters are still trying to rebuild two years after losing their home during Helene. Meanwhile, a local mountain community is preparing for the upcoming hurricane season.

June 3, 2026

DHS confirms DUI charge against non-English-speaking driver in Virginia crash that killed 5

A naturalized U.S. citizen from China is charged with five counts of involuntary manslaughter after a Virginia crash that killed five people.

June 2, 2026

Street takeover arrests surge across US as summer kicks off with social media-driven crime trend

Police across multiple states made arrests tied to street takeovers as the social media-driven crime trend intensifies heading into summer months.