North Carolina News

Alexander County Man Fires Multiple Shots While Threatening Authorities During 8 Hour Standoff

A 67-year-old man is facing multiple charges after reportedly shooting at officers during a nearly eight hour standoff Saturday morning.

Lane Closures Continue Due To Work On I-85 Widening Project

As work continues on the I-85 widening project in Cabarrus County, N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews are scheduling lane closures at the new Norfolk Southern overpass near the U.S. 29/U.S. 601 interchange to paint steel bridge girders.

CMS Gives Bus Drivers A Pay Raise

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced that all bus drivers would earn $15 an hour, making them the highest-paid drivers in the state.

Power Outage Off South Boulevard Leaves More Than 6,000 People In The Dark

Crews are working to restore the power in south Charlotte.

Catawba County Officials Confirm 10th Case Of Rabies For 2018

Catawba County Animal Services has confirmed the tenth case of rabies in the county this year.

FDA Bans Seven Additives Due To Cancer Concerns

The FDA is required by law to remove any food additive that has been shown to cause cancer in animals or humans at any dose.

Police Locate Man Separated From Family While Driving

Police have located the missing man who became separated from his family while driving on I-277 Friday evening.

Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure 2018 | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 2018 in uptown Charlotte.

Panthers' Reid Returns, Kneels During National Anthem

Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid knelt during the national anthem in protest of racial and social injustice before Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.

Man Charged After Grabbing Two Children In East Charlotte Parking Lot

A man has been charged with attempted kidnapping after police say he grabbed two children in east Charlotte.

Scooter Chargers Cashing In Around Charlotte

A new way to get around Charlotte could now give you a new career.

NC National Guard Soldier Killed in Afghanistan

North Carolina Army National Guard Sgt. James Allen Slape, 23, of Morehead City, was killed in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on October 4, 2018, as a result of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device.

Burke County Woman Arrested On Drug Charges

A Burke County woman is behind bars after deputies say she was suspected of selling Crack Cocaine.

Deputies: B&E Suspect Assaults K9 Unit During Arrest

A Burke County man wanted on several counts of breaking or entering and trespassing reportedly assaulted a K9 unit while they were trying to make an arrest.

Family, Friends And Strangers Come To Pay Their Respects For Maddox Ritch

It was a painful goodbye for all who came to the visitation for Maddox Ritch on Thursday.

Arizona Company Recalls More Than 6.5 Million Pounds Of Beef

An Arizona company has recalled more than 6.5 million pounds (2.9 kilograms) of beef that could be contaminated with salmonella.

Girl Scouts Host Food Drive To Benefit Second Harvest Food Bank Of Metrolina

The Girl Scouts Hornets' Nest is hosting a food drive that will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.

Charlotte Man Sentenced To Life For Murder Of Pregnant Teen In 2012

Darne Brown will spend the rest of his life in prison after a judge handed down his sentence Thursday for the 2012 murder of then 17-year-old Hawa Gabbidon.