Teen applies to 20 top schools, gets full ride to all of them
Micheal Brown is a stranger to rejection, at least when it concerns college acceptance letters.
Nielsen says 15.2 million watch second ‘Roseanne’
The audience for the second week of ABC’s “Roseanne” reboot was down, but not by much.
Duke surgeons perform groundbreaking HIV organ transplant
It’s the first of its kind in the entire southeast region. Surgeons at Duke Health performed an organ transplant from a deceased HIV-positive donor to an HIV-positive recipient.
North Carolina ‘Land of Oz’ theme park reopening for summer tours
A failed North Carolina theme park based on “The Wizard of Oz” will be reopening for tours in June.
‘This is just the beginning’: What’s next for local American Idol contestant
Joshua Ward, a Wilmington teen, had to live with a secret for more than two months. For weeks he could not tell his friends and loved ones that his golden ticket to Hollywood did not get him very far.
Buncombe sheriff candidate apologizes over ‘joke’ about seizing guns
A candidate for sheriff who supports gun restrictions has apologized after shrugging his shoulders and saying “OK” in response to gun control opponents who say their weapons would have to be taken from their “cold, dead hands.”
DOT, researchers dive into history of Pappy’s Lane shipwreck
Recently, the DOT partnered with the University of North Carolina Coastal Studies Institute to study what is known as the Pappy’s Lane shipwreck.
Adorable kindergartner creates viral weather video for school
A Nashville area kindergarten student has become an online hit, thanks to a school project.
VIDEO: Police officer proposes to girlfriend during school visit
A Georgia police officer surprised his girlfriend and students alike when he pulled off a very public proposal.
Trio charged with trafficking heroin, under $1M bond
Three people are facing drug charges after deputies say they were trafficking heroin into Brunswick County from the New Jersey.
Pilot reported engine failure as helicopter crashed
A Texas firefighter and an Argentine woman were among five passengers killed when a helicopter plunged into New York City’s East River as the pilot said the engine had failed.
Sunset Beach mayor resigns after council votes to fire town administrator
Allegations of personal attacks, personal agendas, prejudices, and discrimination, those are some of the accusations that came out during the Sunset Beach Town Council meeting on Monday night.
Utah’s lawmakers made a rap video. It didn’t go well.
The Utah House of Representatives did their best to tastefully educate the public on the process of drafting a bill, but the cringe-worthy finished product is facing harsh criticism on social media.
‘Hot Coil Challenge’ shows how foolish people can be
Just when you thought these so-called internet challenges couldn’t get any more dangerous, a new online trend is gaining some popularity.
Pender County 12-year-old helps others stand up against bullies
Bullying is a serious issue and it takes its toll on kids in different ways. However, for one Pender County student he uses bullying as motivation to make this world a better place.
Fergie’s rendition of national anthem at NBA All-Star Game raises eyebrows
Fergie delivered a sultry performance of the National Anthem at the star-studded NBA All-Star Game, which took many by surprise.
Stars of the Olympics are changing the sponsorship game
A gold medal used to be the golden ticket for lucrative endorsements — think Mary Lou Retton on a Wheaties box. But in the age of social media, athletes are making a name for themselves well ahead of time.
New lungs, new life: Viral video of woman’s first breath after lung transplant
A video that documents a powerful post-surgery moment at Mayo Clinic has gone viral. It shows Jennifer Jones taking her first unobstructed breath and has been viewed more than 30 million times.
Shaun White apologizes for comments on sexual misconduct lawsuit
Shaun White has apologized after dismissing the sexual misconduct allegations made against him in a 2016 lawsuit as “gossip” shortly after winning his third Olympic gold medal in the men’s halfpipe on Wednesday.
Shaun White wins 3rd Olympic gold in contest for the ages
White’s winning run capped a contest that, even before he dropped in for the finale, was the best, in terms of pure difficulty, showmanship and guts that has ever been seen on a halfpipe.
Space sports car now flying toward asteroid belt beyond Mars
The world’s first space sports car is cruising toward the asteroid belt, well beyond Mars.
SpaceX’s big new rocket blasts off with sports car on top
SpaceX’s big new rocket blasted off Tuesday on its first test flight, carrying a red sports car aiming for an endless road trip past Mars.
Ram truck ad using MLK speech draws backlash
Most people expressed the idea that using King’s speech to “sell trucks” crossed a line between a heartfelt message and exploiting emotions just to push a vehicle.
Gov. Cooper launches ‘Hometown Strong’ to support rural communities in NC
The Hometown Strong initiative will work with local leaders to help businesses thrive in rural North Carolina by focusing on projects such as infrastructure improvements, broadband access and workforce training.