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Brunswick County Authorities Seek Missing 89-Year-Old Woman

Marcia Yarbrough Craig was last seen leaving her home late Sunday night.

American Airlines Employee Charged for Bomb Threat Prank at Charlotte Airport

The worker admitted sending the message as a joke, but now faces a false bomb report charge.

Gallimore Dairy Road Closed After Crash, Downed Power Pole

Greensboro police report road closure between East Airpark and Burnt Poplar Roads

Walkertown shooting leads to two arrests, sheriff says technology aided investigation

Forsyth County deputies credit new surveillance and data tools for helping identify suspects in a January shooting that injured a 21-year-old Winston-Salem man.

Raleigh Police Crack Down on Ghost Guns as NC Lawmakers Push for Reform

Despite federal regulations, the rise of untraceable firearms remains a challenge for law enforcement in the state's capital.

Raleigh Officers Injured in Shootout with Suspect

Five-day report details Feb. 19 incident where officers were fired upon while serving a warrant

Gastonia Judge Dismisses Family's Lawsuit Over Fatal Police Shooting

Federal judge rules officers' use of force was justified in 2022 incident that killed Jason Lipscomb.

22-Year-Old Arrested for Bringing Concealed Gun to High School Basketball Game

Pasquotank County Sheriff's Office says man had loaded 9mm handgun concealed in waistband

Raleigh Police release report on gunfire exchange with Garner murder suspect

Solomon Owens fired 10 shots from an AR-pistol, striking a SWAT officer's helmet and a second officer's shield.

Winston-Salem Police Department Holds Hiring Event in Elkin

The event aims to recruit new officers to the department.

Dare Sheriff seeks public's help to find missing Wanchese man

Tedrick Dough has been missing for over two months, authorities say a $3,500 reward is offered.

Mother Found Alive After 24 Years Arrested on Outstanding Order

Michele Hundley Smith was taken into custody on a DWI charge from 2001 that she failed to appear for in court.

Fletcher PD Leverages Media to Boost Investigations

Small department's strategic communication approach helps generate leads, locate suspects, and strengthen community trust.

East Garner Elementary on Lockdown After Threat

Officials say all students are safe as school enters code red lockdown protocol.

Pig Breaks Into North Carolina Home for Snacks

The 'sus-pig-ious' intruder was taken into custody without incident before being reunited with its owner.

Durham Police Chief to Share New Crime Statistics

Remarks come after recent spate of shootings in the city

Fallen Trooper Escorted Home To Robeson County

Master Trooper Stien Davis, Jr. died in a line-of-duty traffic accident

Burlington Police Search for Missing Man

Elijah Lou Parente last seen on Grace Avenue

North Carolina Man Killed After Brandishing Shotgun at Mar-a-Lago

Austin Tucker Martin, a 21-year-old artist, was shot and killed by police at former President Trump's Florida resort.

CMPD Seeks Guardians of Found Child

Police ask public for help locating parents or guardians of young boy found in Charlotte