A North Carolina man faces a charge of felony animal cruelty after his wife said he tried to set on fire their pit bull because he was tired of caring for the puppy, according to authorities.

Perdue and husband Bob Eaves will be front and center early Thursday evening.

The charges come following an investigation involving payments of air travel for the campaign following a State Board of Elections probe of Perdue's campaign committee.

Gov. Pat McCrory and three living former governors are came together to support an effort to encourage discussions on economic development named in the memory of a 19th-century North Carolina chief executive.

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Emergency crews are still assessing damage left behind from a deadly line of tornadoes to see if North Carolina qualifies for FEMA funds.

Professor Martin Kifer says time will tell the impact Perdue's announcement.

The Metro Mayors Coalition, made up of leaders from 26 cities across North Carolina, is scheduled to begin two days of meetings in Greensboro on Thursday.

A bill limiting non-economic damages (pain and suffering) in medical malpractice suits to $500,000 will become law October 1.

Gov. Pat McCrory and three living former governors are coming together to support an effort to encourage discussions on economic development named in the memory of a 19th-century North Carolina chief executive.

The former Charlotte mayor and 2008 runner-up for governor formally kicks off his campaign Tuesday with an event in Guilford County, where he spent much of his childhood.

As consumers begin paying less tax on most things purchased at retail stores July 1, they'll face even more pain at the gas pump.

A state house bill gives residents the power to stop cities from annexing their communities.

Governor Beverly Perdue inspired Bennett College's graduating Class of 2010 Saturday.