Students deal with fleas, opossum in NC university dorms
An opossum has illegally taken up residence in the ceiling of a Duke University dorm, where students have been complaining about being bitten by fleas.
Alaska Airlines, Surfline offer special deal on flights, prices depend on waves
If you have the sudden itch to take a trip to Hawaii, Alaska Airlines is helping you out. It’s teaming up with Surfline to slash ticket prices this week depending on how high the waves are around the islands.
Video shows worker saving man as speeding train approached
A transit supervisor in northern California is being hailed as a hero after pulling a man up from train tracks and away from a speeding train.
Haunted house requires 40-page waiver, insurance, drug test
A haunted house that promises an extreme experience that can last up to 10 hours requires participants be medically cleared by a doctor and sign a 40-page waiver.
Fort Worth chief: ‘Absolutely no excuse’ for woman’s killing
Fort Worth’s police chief reiterated Tuesday that a white officer’s killing of a black woman in her home was inexcusable, as an arrest warrant was released quoting the victim’s 8-year-old nephew as saying she pointed a gun at a bedroom window after hearing suspicious noises outside.
Fort Worth cop resigns after fatally shooting black woman
A police officer who shot and killed a black woman in her home in the presence of her 8-year-old nephew acted inappropriately and has resigned, the chief of police said Monday.
NCDOT reopens NC-12 after ocean overwash closed it for days
After reopening NC-12 on Saturday, the North Carolina Department of Transportation crews has started repairing a protective dune line that was damaged due to tides stemming from Tropical Storm Melissa.
PCS visits Ocracoke, gives donation to school
Pender County Schools got the chance to make a special visit to Ocracoke Monday.
White Lake firefighter dies after roofing accident
A White Lake firefighter fell to her death Tuesday morning while working on the Bladen County Water Rescue Building, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office.
MoJos on Bald Head Island to donate $10K for pancreatic cancer research
The owners of MoJo’s on the Harbor, a popular spot on Bald Head Island, are selling the business, and in doing so, have taken down the famous wall of dollar bills that customers have been decorating and putting up for almost a decade.
Heart of Heroes: Show features hurricane’s aftermath in Rocky Point
Hearts of Heroes will be airing a new episode over the weekend. This time it will feature the Rocky Point community in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.
‘Fixer Upper’ stars Chip, Joanna Gaines to open Texas hotel
The next redo project for former “Fixer Upper” TV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines will be a Texas hotel.
Panthers’ Newton says he needs ‘time away from game’ to heal
Panthers quarterback Cam Newton said he plans on taking “time away from the game” because of a mid-foot sprain that has bothered him since the third preseason game.
Man proves age is just a number, starts nursing school at 54
An Arkansas man has proven age is just a number when you’re going for your dreams.
Hugo at 30: Remembering the first US modern hurricane
From evacuating hundreds of thousands of people from the coast to live TV coverage in the shrieking wind and rain, 1989’s Hurricane Hugo might have been the first U.S. storm of the modern age.
Anti-gun group releases chilling back-to-school PSA
Anti-gun violence advocacy group Sandy Hook Promise has released its latest public service announcement kicking off the new school year with a dark twist.
Disney surprises boy with a free trip after selfless act
A young South Carolina boy who gave up his Disney trip to help Hurricane Dorian evacuees got a free trip to “The Most Magical Place On Earth.”
Frying Pan camera live again as Hurricane Dorian rages
A live camera 34 miles off the coast of North Carolina that earned fame during Hurricane Florence is back.
Justice Ginsburg reports she’s ‘very well’ following cancer
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Saturday she’s “alive” and on her way to being “very well” following radiation treatment for cancer.
Simone Biles wins record-tying 6th U.S. women’s gymnastics title
U.S. gymnastics champion Simone Biles won a record-tying sixth all-around title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Kansas City, Missouri Sunday night. The 22-year-old took the top scores on floor, vault and balance beam but placed third on bars.
10 tons of trash left behind on Virginia Beach after party
Floatopia, a beach event put on every year by locals, got some backlash online after leaving behind a very messy beach.
Sunset Beach Town Council names new mayor
More than three months after the former mayor of sunset beach resigned, the town has a new mayor.
QVC sets Southport as backdrop for summer campaign
The network known for making it easy to shop at home filmed in Southport Wednesday.
Juul nicotine hit may be ‘Worst for kids, best for smokers’
She tried gums, patches and various electronic cigarettes to quit smoking. What finally worked for Chantel Williams was a small, reusable e-cigarette called Juul that packs a big nicotine punch.