Three people arrested in North Carolina for tying up, torturing victim in basement

The local sheriff described the crime as a "horrific incident," adding that an investigation was launched after an unidentified person showed up at a resident's home saying they had been kidnapped.

Emotional video helps hound get forever home after 7 years at shelter

A woman who follows the shelter on Facebook had seen posts about Mitch in the past, but the emotional video "convinced her to give Mitch a forever home."

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.