Inquiry begun after American Airlines flight reports mysterious blue light while trying to land
An American Airlines flight reported seeing a mysterious blue light while preparing to land at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
An American Airlines flight reported seeing a mysterious blue light while preparing to land at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Former NASCAR legend, Greg Biffle, was not flying jet when it crashed, NTSB preliminary report says
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report that Greg Biffle, former NASCAR driver, was not the one flying his jet when it crashed last month.
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report that Greg Biffle, former NASCAR driver, was not the one flying his jet when it crashed last month.
Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Daniel Naroditsky, chess grandmaster, cause of death revealed
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, 29, was found dead at his North Carolina home on Oct. 19, and a toxicology report was recently released.
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, 29, was found dead at his North Carolina home on Oct. 19, and a toxicology report was recently released.
FBI captures Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive in Mexico sought over 2016 murder of NC co-worker
The FBI has arrested Alejandro Rosales Castillo, a Ten Most Wanted fugitive since 2017, in Mexico in connection with the 2016 murder of his former co-worker.
The FBI has arrested Alejandro Rosales Castillo, a Ten Most Wanted fugitive since 2017, in Mexico in connection with the 2016 murder of his former co-worker.
NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family remembered at memorial service in Charlotte
The NASCAR community honored retired driver Greg Biffle and his family at a memorial service Friday, weeks after they were killed in a plane crash a week before Christmas.
The NASCAR community honored retired driver Greg Biffle and his family at a memorial service Friday, weeks after they were killed in a plane crash a week before Christmas.
Greg Biffle's home burglarized weeks after his death, sheriff's office says
Investigators say someone broke into a safe at the home of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle weeks after his death, stealing $30,000 in cash, a backpack, some guns and some memorabilia.
Investigators say someone broke into a safe at the home of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle weeks after his death, stealing $30,000 in cash, a backpack, some guns and some memorabilia.
Violent repeat offender accused of killing teacher as 911 call revealed her final moments: report
The final moments of a beloved North Carolina teacher were captured on a frantic 911 call as a repeat offender allegedly broke into her home and killed her.
The final moments of a beloved North Carolina teacher were captured on a frantic 911 call as a repeat offender allegedly broke into her home and killed her.
'Ding-dong ditch' prank erupts in gunfire, leaving juvenile shot and homeowner under arrest: police
Craig Steven Mason allegedly fired multiple rounds at a vehicle carrying juveniles playing "ding-dong ditch," striking one in the leg, police say.
Craig Steven Mason allegedly fired multiple rounds at a vehicle carrying juveniles playing "ding-dong ditch," striking one in the leg, police say.
North Carolina teacher killed by home intruder while on phone with 911, police say
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and felony burglary in the killing of a North Carolina teacher who was attacked inside her home while calling 911.
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and felony burglary in the killing of a North Carolina teacher who was attacked inside her home while calling 911.
Truck driver charged with bank robbery after claiming C-4 explosives, firing on officers: feds
Willie Edward McGee Jr. allegedly stole $3,234 from First Citizens Bank before shootout with Rocky Mount police
Willie Edward McGee Jr. allegedly stole $3,234 from First Citizens Bank before shootout with Rocky Mount police
Truck driver charged with bank robbery after claiming C-4 explosives, firing on officers: feds
Willie Edward McGee Jr. allegedly stole $3,234 from First Citizens Bank before getting into a shootout with Rocky Mount police.
Willie Edward McGee Jr. allegedly stole $3,234 from First Citizens Bank before getting into a shootout with Rocky Mount police.
FBI disrupts alleged ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting NC grocery store
Prosecutors say Christian Sturdivant, 18, of Mint Hill, N.C., allegedly plotted an attack on New Year's Eve in support of the Islamic State terrorist group.
Prosecutors say Christian Sturdivant, 18, of Mint Hill, N.C., allegedly plotted an attack on New Year's Eve in support of the Islamic State terrorist group.
Fiery plane crash that killed NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and family captured in new video
Biffle and wife Cristina shared a daughter, Emma, 14, and a 5-year-old son, Ryder, all of whom were on board in the deadly crash.
Biffle and wife Cristina shared a daughter, Emma, 14, and a 5-year-old son, Ryder, all of whom were on board in the deadly crash.
Greg Biffle’s wife, kids among those killed in plane crash: ‘We are devastated’
A business jet crashed at a regional airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire and killing multiple people, including NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family. Here’s what we know.
A business jet crashed at a regional airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire and killing multiple people, including NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family. Here’s what we know.
Greg Biffle and family killed in North Carolina plane crash
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their son Ryder, and Greg's daughter Emma were killed when their jet crashed Thursday while landing at the Statesville Regional Airport. Others on the plane were also killed.
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their son Ryder, and Greg's daughter Emma were killed when their jet crashed Thursday while landing at the Statesville Regional Airport. Others on the plane were also killed.
North Carolina plane crash | First news conference
A sheriff said there were deaths Thursday in the crash of a business jet that was trying to land at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina. "I can confirm there were fatalities," Iredell County Sheriff Grant Campbell said, though he declined to say how many. The Federal Aviation Administration said a Cessna C550 crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport around 10:20 a.m. Thursday. The National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA are investigating. Video from WSOC-TV showed first responders rushing onto the runway as flames burned near scattered wreckage from the plane. The airport's website states that Statesville Regional Airport offers corporate aviation facilities for Fortune 500 companies and several NASCAR teams. Statesville is about 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Charlotte. Officials have not said whether there were injuries.
A sheriff said there were deaths Thursday in the crash of a business jet that was trying to land at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina. "I can confirm there were fatalities," Iredell County Sheriff Grant Campbell said, though he declined to say how many. The Federal Aviation Administration said a Cessna C550 crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport around 10:20 a.m. Thursday. The National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA are investigating. Video from WSOC-TV showed first responders rushing onto the runway as flames burned near scattered wreckage from the plane. The airport's website states that Statesville Regional Airport offers corporate aviation facilities for Fortune 500 companies and several NASCAR teams. Statesville is about 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Charlotte. Officials have not said whether there were injuries.
Unattended candle sparks $325,000 house fire in North Carolina
An unattended candle sparked a December 5 house fire in Charlotte, North Carolina, causing an estimated $325,000 in damage, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
An unattended candle sparked a December 5 house fire in Charlotte, North Carolina, causing an estimated $325,000 in damage, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
Shooting at North Carolina Christmas tree lighting leaves 4 people wounded
The remainder of the event was canceled after the shooting.
The remainder of the event was canceled after the shooting.
North Carolina driver says bald eagle dropped cat through her windshield: 'You may not believe me'
'I just had a bald eagle drop a cat through my windshield,' the driver told a dispatcher.
'I just had a bald eagle drop a cat through my windshield,' the driver told a dispatcher.