A Wilson County man is breaking records with his whopper of a watermelon.

Snoop Dogg, who now says he's using the name Snoop Lion for a new album, says he would do American Idol. But there's no word if Idol producers are really considering that possibility.

We've learned one of the newest gold medalists from Team USA used to live in eastern Carolina.

The sales tax holiday is underway in North Carolina. Until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, you can shop for many back to school items without having to pay sales tax. Just because it's on your child's school supply list, however, does not mean it's automatically tax-free.

None of the commuter jets that flew too close together near Washington on Tuesday was ever on course to collide head-on with the others, federal officials said Thursday.

An alleged drunk driver gives a Texas store a Drive-Thru, ferocious flames take down a factory, and a kitty who is drying out after a wild adventure. The video and stories in today's Take A Look At This.

Another exciting day of Olympic coverage is one tap. Two-time defending champion Michael Phelps and world record holder Ryan Lochte go head-to-head in the final of the 200 individual medley, plus water polo, gymnastics and cycling.

A baby rescued from dangerous flooding, a bird strike in mid-air, and what's that swimming in the pool? Oh, it's a mermaid! The video that will have you talking in Take A Look At This!

Several local Chick-fil-A stores are crowded today. There are traffic tie-ups near several locations because so many people are trying to get to the restaurant.

The Goldsboro News-Argus reports Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes and Fries says Al Rumaithy, an international company based in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, has committed to 15 restaurants.

Greenville police reports Kissy Cooper was arrested for a separate larceny charge Saturday, while Natesha Williams is charged in last week's theft at Monkee's.

The J.H. Rose graduate earned the gold medal Wednesday for helping Team U.S.A. in winning the 4x200-meter women's freestyle relay

Take a look at this! A pie factory goes up in flames, Big Apple storms, and a massive marijuana bust.

Paul McCartney has confirmed an Olympic-sized rumor, saying he'll be the closing act at the London 2012 opening ceremony.

Greenville police say when the mother of the boys, ages two and four, returned home, she was intoxicated and belligerent. She was arrested less than a month ago for DWI.

A new type of wind turbine made in North Carolina has the potential to save people in the east between 25 and 45 percent on their utility bills each month, but the start up cost to have one at your home is steep.

Take a look at this! A massive crocodile, stuck sky high, and cheering on the ponies.

The Benevolence Corps in Greenville is waging war on black on black crime.

Gov. Beverly Perdue signed into law Thursday a bill that requires students to show proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation training before graduation. She says it's a way to save lives.

Matthew Metcalf of New Bern was sentenced Wednesday in Raleigh. The 41-year-old Metcalf was a 5th grade teacher at W.J. Gurganus Elementary School in Havelock when he was arrested last summer.

The clock ran out on a Powerball ticket worth $1 million that was sold in Jacksonville.

Greenville police say one of the J.H. Rose vandals is a 12-year-old, while the other is his 20-year-old accomplice who is still at large.

Since the Colorado shooting last week, there has been an increase in gun sales in parts of the country. We checked with a local gun and pawn shop.

The North Carolina Film Office reported Wednesday that 35 films in 30 counties have accounted for $300 million in spending this year.

The Gaston County town known as "Christmastown USA" is poised to vote on the sale of alcohol.