NC man gets life in prison for woman's fatal scare
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- A man will spend the rest of his life in prison after he was found guilty in what prosecutors said was a case of scaring a 79-year-old North Carolina woman to death....

NC trooper fired in dispute over lost hat
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A North Carolina state trooper who said he was fired because his bosses thought he lied about the fate of his $45 hat is fighting his dismissal....

Judge's ruling lets NC sheriff keep job for now
LINCOLNTON, N.C. (AP) -- A judge's ruling means a North Carolina sheriff facing obstruction of justice charges can keep his job for now....

Store clerk killing gets NC man life sentence
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) -- A North Carolina man will spend the rest of his life in prison after he was convicted of killing a Greensboro convenience store clerk in front of his 13-year-old son....

Santa's fine, but Mrs. Claus can't go to NC parade
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Santa Claus is fine at a North Carolina Christmas parade. But Mrs. Claus has to stay away....