Barack Obama stands before delegates and the nation Thursday — the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic "I Have a Dream" speech — to accept the Democratic presidential nomination, the first black man to claim such a prize.

Heavy rains associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay caused problems in parts of the Triad Wednesday. The area saw heavy flooding and even tornadoes.

Barack Obama stepped triumphantly into history Wednesday as the first black American to win a major party presidential nomination.

Former state lawmaker Thomas Wright, who is already serving a six-year minimum sentence on fraud charges, was found guilty of felony obstruction of justice.

North Carolina lawmakers have made history by overriding Gov. Mike Easley’s veto on a boat towing bill. It's the first time they've done so since given the power in 1996.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Fay hit the Triangle with heavy rain, lightning and tornadoes Wednesday as it made its way across the state. There were no reports of injuries.

A 30-year veteran of the Fayetteville Police Department, Chief Tom Bergamine said there's a lot to love about the city, and a lot that's changed since he first stepped on the beat.

A military judge decided to wait until next year to consider the case of a soldier accused of killing a paratrooper and wounding 18 during a 1995 shooting at Fort Bragg.

You've likely seen lots of "Mad Men," and yet at the same time, never seen it at all. Despite the lack of ratings success, the AMC series one of the most daring and intricate dramas on TV.

The Panthers play their last preseason game Thursday, and starters are expected to get only a few snaps. But for those trying to make the cut, Mike Solarte says the night will be vital.

Across the state, landfills as a whole still have room, but researchers say that could change if people don’t start reducing, reusing and recycling more than they currently do.