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Lightning strike kills 1, injures 14 at archery range, New Jersey police say
A lightning strike at a New Jersey archery range killed one person and injured 14 others, according to police. Photo by Brandon Morgan on Unsplash. One person is dead and 14 others are injured after ...
This NC city is ‘on the rebound’ — and again ranks among best US places to visit
In the resulting World’s Best Awards, Asheville was the only place in North Carolina to rank among the top 10 U.S. cities. Travel + Leisure said the “artsy” destination is taking steps toward recovery ...
Beach hazards statement issued for West Carteret until Thursday evening
At 10:34 a.m. on Thursday, the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued a beach hazards statement in effect until 8 p.m. for West ...
‘Horrific’ room found where starving 7-year-old had been tied up, AR cops say
A 7-year-old boy weighing 28 pounds arrived in critical condition at a hospital, leading authorities to a “horrific” Arkansas ...
Trump administration is canceling government leases. What it means for the Triangle
In North Carolina, 20 General Service Administration contracts have been terminated since January, adding to record vacancy rate.
Powerball player wins $100,000 in Texas. Where was the lucky ticket sold?
More than 405,000 other Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery ...
NC elections board launches plan to retrieve missing data from nearly 200,000 voters
The North Carolina State Board of Elections launched a comprehensive “ Registration Repair ” plan on Thursday to retrieve ...
Man says Tylenol and whiskey inspired $6,900 lottery ticket theft, FL cops say
An odd pairing of Tylenol PM and whiskey is being blamed for a store worker helping himself to $6,900 worth of lottery ...
Dad, son pose as utility workers to steal from elderly victims, PA officials say
The father and son, both from Florida, targeted victims in their 80s as they ransacked their homes, officials said.
Trail camera snaps ‘gem’ of creature locally extinct for 150 years in Australia
The Shark Bay bandicoot, also known as western barred bandicoots or marl, is one of six locally extinct mammals the Australian Wildlife Conservancy is attempting to restore across New South Wales in ...
Injured climber summons help by shouting across canyon after fall, WA cops say
An injured climber summoned help after falling on a remote Washington peak by shouting across a canyon, officials said. The ...
‘Bags full of stolen mail’ found inside passed out man’s car, California cops say
A man was arrested after he was found with “bags full of stolen mail” inside his car, California police say. Officers responded to a report about a man passed out at a Fairfield home shortly before 11 ...