Family members rescued a Burnsville couple and their dog after Helene’s floods trapped them for four days. Olivia Cooner, her boyfriend Eli Shipman and their Corgi terrier dog are now staying with... Read more »
At least 90 people have been confirmed dead in connection with Hurricane Helene, including 30 in North Carolina’s Buncombe County, officials said. About 110 miles northwest of Charlotte, the village of Chimney... Read more »
More than 6.5 million animals entered shelters or rescues in 2023, according to Animal Shelters Count. That was a slight increase compared to 2022. The surge in abandoned and surrendered animals has... Read more »
The first body camera video from the Oct. 13 massacre in Raleigh’s Hedingham neighborhood was released Thursday, seven weeks after a shooter opened fire, killing five people and wounding two others. Full... Read more »