Updated: 7:41 PM Four people are lucky to be alive after the home the were staying in caught fire early Saturday morning.

Updated: 7:46 PM A Martin County man is scheduled for execution next week in Raleigh, but his lawyers say the state's proposal to use a brain wave monitor for a less painful execution doesn't comply with the court's order.

Posted: 8:51 AM Two N.C. senators call on Black to step down as speaker.

Updated: 10:00 PM Religious figures explain the meaning of Good Friday.

Updated: 10:13 PM The winner had an open warrant.

Updated: 10:17 PM A group of parents applying for a charter school was rejected.

Updated: 10:04 PM It's coming together as the new aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores is on track to open its doors in May.

Posted: 5:50 PM It will cost hundreds of millions more to replace the Herbert C. Bonner bridge than first estimated.

Updated: 9:27 PM Beautiful weather and plenty of places to stay, the businesses along the Outer Banks are ready for your visit!

Updated: 9:30 PM The use of more than $4 million is being questioned by the state auditor.

Updated: 9:33 PM A Lagrange man is charged with assault with a deadly weapon.

Posted: 7:27 PM Maria Elena Angel Williams has a new assignment!

Updated: 9:37 PM You have two extra days to file, but be careful when preparing your tax return.

Posted: 7:25 PM New machines are in place for early voting.

Posted: 7:24 PM They are one of only three sheriff's departments in the state to get a top honor.

Posted: 6:03 AM Accused Marine deserter returned to Camp Lejeune.

Posted: 5:57 AM Federal researchers blame mold, not pfiesteria, for fish ulcers

Updated: 7:21 AM Lottery tickets stolen from convenience store.

Updated: 7:21 AM The UNC Board of Governors has approved planning for East Carolina University's proposed school of dentistry.

Posted: 5:41 AM Alan Gell, the man sentenced to die and then freed after prosecutors at his murder trial were shown to have hidden evidence that could clear him, is in trouble again.

Posted: 5:33 AM 900 Marines, sailors return to Camp Lejeune from Iraq

Posted: 7:18 PM More people could be packing onto Outer Banks beaches.

Posted: 6:58 PM No gun free zones are set up around schools.

Updated: 11:25 PM Children were playing outside when bullets went flying.

Updated: 11:33 PM Alan Gell faces several counts of statutory rape among others.