North Carolina News

Carolina Panthers and Lowe’s Present Panthers Spirit Rocks! Art Contest for Schools Across the Carolinas

The Carolina Panthers announce the launch of the Panthers Spirit Rocks! Art Contest presented by Lowe’s.

Gaston County Mugshots August 28th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Thursday, August 28th.

Duke's Mayo Classic tailgate recipe

Chef Michael Taylor, with Luxury Foods Catering stops by Rising to showcase a recipe incorporating Duke's Mayo and chicken

Up 'n Adam: Cirque du Soleil OVO

Adam Wurtzel got a behind the scenes look at Cirque du Soleil's "OVO."

Cirque Du Soleil's OVO coming to Bojangles Coliseum

Cirque Du Soleil's OVO comes to Bojangles coliseum August 29th through August 31st, and Chris Gilmore chatted with the show's publicist, Janie Mallet ahead of it's arrival in the Queen City.

North Carolina plays its 1st game under Bill Belichick when the Tar Heels host TCU on Labor Day

North Carolina plays its first game under NFL coaching great Bill Belichick when it hosts TCU on Labor Day.

2025 Charlotte Labor Day Parade

The 2025 Charlotte Labor Day Parade will be held Monday September 1st at 11 am in uptown Charlotte.

Panda Fest brings panda-themed cultural experience to Ballantyne’s Backyard September 2025

One of the nation’s most popular outdoor Asian food festivals is making its way to the Queen City! Panda Fest lands in Charlotte Sept. 14–16, 2025, bringing a three-day, panda-themed cultural celebration to Ballantyne’s Backyard.

Up 'n Adam: Local International Tennis Tournament player

Adam Wurtzel met a local player from Denver, North Carolina who competed in the 2025 ITF Masters Tour tennis tournament.

One person seriously injured after police shooting in Charlotte

CMPD is investigating a police shooting that sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries Thursday morning

Gastonia PD warns public over counterfeit car seats

A safety warning for parents. Gastonia Police Department want parents to be on the lookout for fake car seats. The differences are subtle but, it's enough to save your kids life.

Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu has appendectomy and is day to day ahead of season opener

Carolina Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu underwent an appendectomy, leaving his status for the team’s Sept. 7 game against Jacksonville up in the air.

Top sporting events in and around Charlotte | August 28th-September 3

This week in sports brings the Duke Mayo Classic featuring UNC Charlotte and Appalachian State along with the start of college sports around the area. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.