October 2026

Welfare check at a rural home in eastern North Carolina reveals a body wrapped in tarp and secured with duct tape, Pitt County investigators say.

Cornelius Police Chief David Baucom is retiring after nearly 30 years in law enforcement, the North Carolina town announced. His last day is Dec. 31.

Discover 10 wild new bites at the North Carolina State Fair, from pickle cheesecake to maple bacon cotton candy during the 10-day fair starting Oct. 15, 2026.

Recess turns into an adventure at North Carolina school when alligator is pulled from a retention pond on school grounds and carried past playground.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young heard the boos four years ago. In the win over Detroit Lions, he heard calls for MVP. QB refuses to call it special.

Popular trail on North Carolina’s Bald Head Island closed to hikers due to a nest of invasive stinging wasps, officials say. The species originated in Asia.

A man was killed, and two juveniles wounded at 2 am by gunfire in the middle in Burlington residential neighborhood, North Carolina police say.

After a 32-26 Sunday Night Football win over the Lions, Canales lauded the Panthers’ run game, RPOs and defensive discipline that sealed the primetime victory.

Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan and Chuba Hubbard fuel Carolina’s 32-26 Sunday Night Football upset of the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium.

Carolina Panthers host Detroit Lions in Charlotte on Sunday Night Football. Who will win? Our game score predictions, injury updates, how to watch on TV, radio.