February 1, 2016 The Latest: After slaying, Virginia Tech students in court The Latest on the alleged abduction and slaying of a 13-year-old Virginia girl (all times local): 10:25 a.m.
February 1, 2016 Slain Virginia teen mourned as investigation continues A 13-year-old girl who police say was abducted and killed by a Virginia Tech student is being remembered by friends as an "angel" on Earth as investigators work to piece together the final moments of the teen's life.
January 31, 2016 Virginia Tech student charged in death of 13-year-old girl A Virginia Tech student has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 13-year-old girl whose remains were found in North Carolina.
January 30, 2016 ASPCA makes record seizure of 600 animals from NC no-kill shelter One of the largest rescues of companion animals in the history of the ASPCA is being carried out in North Carolina, where 600 or more dogs, cats, horses and other animals have been seized from a no-kill shelter.
January 29, 2016 Sheriff: Woman shoots, kills man who broke into home North Carolina authorities say a woman shot and killed a man who had broken into her home.
January 29, 2016 ASPCA makes huge seizure of 600 animals from no-kill shelter The ASPCA is carrying out one of the largest rescues in the organization's 150-year history, seizing 600 dogs, cats, horses and other animals from a no-kill shelter in North Carolina.
January 28, 2016 Branch manager thwarts bank robbery by holding door shut Police in North Carolina say the manager of a bank branch thwarted an attempted robbery by holding a door shut even as the suspect banged on the door with a small handgun.
January 27, 2016 Sorority activities at Duke suspended after hospitalization Sorority activities at Duke University have been halted after a new member's alcohol-related hospitalization.
January 27, 2016 Operators of animal shelter arrested on abuse, drug charges Authorities in North Carolina have arrested the operators of a no-kill animal shelter after at least 600 animals were found in conditions that the sheriff called "awful and very sad." Hoke County Sheriff Hubert Peterkin said in a statement that Stephen Joseph Spear and Linden Spear are charged with four counts of animal cruelty and one count of drug possession.
January 27, 2016 Dead humpback whale washes up on NC coast A dead humpback whale has washed up in the surf at Kure Beach south of Wilmington, North Carolina.
