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21 civil service employees resign from DOGE over Musk mandates

The employees say they refuse to use their technical expertise to dismantle critical public services.

Lincolnton vape shop owner facing 12 felony charges

Law enforcement started looking into Dave's on North Aspen Street after getting complaints about increased amounts of vape products confiscated from underage students.

Large, late-night police presence in north Charlotte neighborhood

At 11PM Tuesday night, there was a large police presence on and near McArthur Ave. Police put up crime scene tape and there were multiple police cruisers with their blue lights turned on.

Tenants of two University apartments worried about health and safety

Black mold, lack of hot water and no AC in the summer. These are some of the concerns from people living in two University apartment complexes run by the same company.

Tar Heels' Davis gets 2-year extension through 2030, hires agent Jim Tanner as GM

North Carolina coach Hubert Davis has another two years on his deal and a new general manager to help the blueblood men’s basketball program deal with the changing landscape of college athletics.

Candles and flowers for Pope Francis are seen at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, in Rome, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 where Pope Francis is hospitalised since Friday, Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises

The Vatican says that Pope Francis remains in critical but stable condition. Vatican officials say that his blood parameters are stable, as he battles double pneumonia while continuing to work from the hospital.

NTSB and FAA investigating Novant medical helicopter crash near Wilmington

Three people were taken to a hospital after a Novant AirLink helicopter crashed in a wooded area near the New Hanover/Pender County line, officials said.

Cctv Surveillance Security Camera Video Equipment On Pole Outdoo

More cameras, more security? Charlotte among the most surveilled U.S. cities

A recent study revealed the most surveilled U.S. cities by analyzing key surveillance and safety metrics across major urban areas. Charlotte ranks among the top 10 states.

Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company's diversity programs

Apple shareholders have rejected an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into scrapping corporate programs designed to diversify its workforce.

21 federal staffers resign from DOGE, refusing to “dismantle critical public services”

More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.”

Different Types Of Garbage In Boxes. Recycle Concept

Teen fashion designers wanted for Recycle The Runway

Creative teens are invited to submit their designs for Recycle the Runway, Mecklenburg County's annual fashion show that highlights outfits made from recyclable goods.

Scotland Best Selling Cookbook Author Coinneach Macleod

Scotland's best selling cookbook Author Coinneach MacLeod

Adam Wurtzel to chat with 4-time Scottish best selling cookbook author Coinneach MacLeod.

Town of Matthews announces plans for new Children’s Museum

The Town of Matthews and Discovery Place today announced plans to bring a new Discovery Place Kids museum to Matthews.

State workers in NC will pay more for health insurance coverage

North Carolina is facing a $500 million dollar problem. State officials say the state is running out of money to pay for the state health insurance plan for workers which means 750,000 state workers will soon pay more for insurance.

Alexander County man arrested in road rage incident

Investigators arrested 37-year-old Steven Anthony Wine of Taylorsville. He is charged with two counts of attempted murder.

Pope Francis meets with Czech Republic's Prime Minister Robert Fico, right, at The Vatican Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP, HO)

Pope Francis shows slight improvement and resumes some work

The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has showed slight improvement in laboratory tests. He has resumed some work activities, including calling a parish in Gaza City that he has kept in touch with since the war there began.

OVO by Cirque du Soleil presented at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte

Get ready to find out what the buzz is all about! Created 15 years ago, the famous show OVO (“egg” in Portuguese) by Cirque du Soleil will be making a stop in town with a renewed version!