Teen bull rider dies on first attempt in North Carolina rodeo

Family members said the 14-year-old grew up loving the sport and got his first chance over the weekend, which ended in a terrible tragedy.

Man charged with murder in death of Home Depot worker, 83, after shoplifting incident: police

Police in North Carolina have arrested the man they said was caught on security video shoving an elderly Home Depot employee out of the way during a theft back in October who later died from his injuries. 

Video: Officer's body-worn camera stopped suspect's bullet

Dramatic video released by police in North Carolina shows how a body-worn camera stopped an officer from being shot while serving an involuntary commitment order.

State lawmakers propose power grid protections after attacks on substations

Lawmakers in at least two states that have seen recent attacks to electrical infrastructure are proposing new legislation to improve security around substations and increase the penalties for damaging utility equipment.

News chopper crash kills pilot, meteorologist in North Carolina

WBTV in North Carolina said a station helicopter crashed onto the interstate, killing Jason Myers and Chip Tayag.

Runners around the world finish slain mother’s last run in show of support to family

She had 1.9 miles left of her 7-mile running goal for the day when North Carolina mother of three, Susan Karnatz, was fatally shot. Now a #RunForSue social media movement has been launched in her memory as runners complete the final leg of the run she never got to finish.

15-year-old boy kills 5 people in North Carolina mass shooting

Authorities said the male suspect, who opened fire along a walking trail in a residential area near Raleigh, was later taken into custody.