North Carolina News

Panthers Sign DT Kawann Short To Five-Year Contract

The Carolina Panthers have signed defensive tackle Kawann Short to a five-year contract, the team announced Monday.

Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Public Safety Car

Police are investigating after a bicyclist was hit by someone driving a public safety vehicle in south Charlotte.

Man Knocked Out After Suspected Road Rage Incident in Uptown Charlotte

Suspected road rage leads to a violent attack in Uptown Charlotte on a busy Saturday night. Now police are searching for the driver caught on camera speeding off. Police say the victim has life-threatening injuries.

Charlotte Ex-Mayor Patrick Cannon Launches Radio Show

Charlotte's disgraced ex-mayor Patrick Cannon is back in the spotlight, launching a new radio show. It's an effort to rebuild his reputation after serving prison time for accepting bribes.

Fire Causes $22K In Damages To Gastonia House

Investigators say a Gastonia house fire was started by improperly discarded smoking materials.

Hickory Police Searching For Bank Robbery Suspect

Hickory Police are looking for a man wanted in connection with the robbery of a local bank.

Officials Say Student Attempted Suicide At Lake Norman High School

Officials say a student from Lake Norman High School was found unresponsive following a suicide attempt at the school.

Police Seek Assistance Locating Shooting Suspect

Police are asking for public assistance in locating Ta'Ha'Jie Howard.

CMPD Arrest Two Men In Murder of Anthony Frazier

A major break in the murder investigation of a 14-year old boy. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have arrested two people for killing Anthony Frazier. We've learned one of the suspects was already in jail on burglary charges.

North Carolina House Speaker Releases Statement on Bill to Deny Same Sex Marriage

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) released a statement Wednesday regarding House Bill 780 Uphold Historical Marriage Act.

Former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon To Host Radio Show

Former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon will host a weekly radio show in the Queen City.

Newly Proposed Bill Could Pose Big Threat To The ACC

A new bill would require The University of North Carolina and NC State to withdraw from the Atlantic Coast Conference should they enact another boycott of the state.

North Carolina Legislator Compares Lincoln To Hitler

A North Carolina legislator used his Facebook campaign page on Wednesday to compare President Abraham Lincoln to Adolf Hitler.

Clifford: Defense Was Problem For 'Disappointing' Hornets

Steve Clifford sat behind a table in the Hornets arena lamenting his team's defensive struggles in what he deemed a "disappointing" 2016-17 season.

Attorney Wants SEC's Sankey Off NCAA Panel Hearing UNC Case

An attorney in North Carolina's ongoing academic scandal wants Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey removed as head of the NCAA infractions panel hearing the case because of a conflict of interest.