North Carolina News

1st Black Woman Serving In North Carolina Legislature Dies

Annie Brown Kennedy, an attorney who was the first Black woman to serve in the North Carolina General Assembly, has died at age 98, a family member said.

CMPD Investigating Shooting at Walmart Parking Lot

Just after 7 p.m. on January 17th, police responded to a shooting near the Walmart on Wilkinson Boulevard.

NC Attorney General Josh Stein Announces Run for Governor

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has announced a bid for governor in 2024.

STIR Pairs Two More Barrels With Their Popular Private Label Collection

STIR is excited to introduce Charlotte to 2 more privately selected barrels for on-site enjoyment.

Dense Fog Expected Wednesday Morning

Give yourself extra time for your Wednesday morning commute

Trial Begins In Myers Park High Student Sexual Assault Case

A jury Tuesday marked the beginning of the trial in the Myers Park student sexual assault case.

Chick-Fil-A Rezoning Approved For Drive-Thru Only Location in Cotswold

A popular fast food restaurant has won approval on a plan it hopes will improve traffic in a busy Charlotte neighborhood. Chick-Fil-A will be allowed to tear down its existing location in Cotswold to become drive-thru only.

US Appeals Court To Hear NCAA Case Over Pay For Athletes

The NCAA will ask a federal appeals court this week to block a lawsuit that seeks to have athletes treated as employees who are paid for their time, the latest high-profile challenge to amateurism in college sports.

Gunfire Damages North Carolina Substation, No Outage Caused

A North Carolina utility said Tuesday that an electricity substation was damaged by gunfire but that it caused no power outages.

Locust Police Searching For Missing Woman, Family Worried

Police say Tara Norton, 52, was last seen on January 15th around 6 p.m. willingly getting into a silver pickup truck with an unknown person.

Mother Facing Charges After Her Child Was Kidnapped During Carjacking

Two teenagers, 14 & 15, are facing charges for allegedly stealing a car with a 4-year-old child inside then crashing after a police chase.

Crew 2 Launch In April 2021 Captured By Dr. James Loging

SpaceX Launch May Bring Beautiful Vapor Trail To The Carolinas

Clouds will be an issue for most, but everyone in the Carolinas has a chance to see the vapor trail due to a northeast trajectory.

Boone Police Use Taser On Man Accused Of Leading Them On A Chase In Stolen Tractor

Boone Police had to use a taser to subdue a man they say stole a tractor and led them on a chase.

Person Dies In Custody After Raleigh Police Use Stun Gun

A person died Tuesday morning after officers used a stun gun to apprehend the individual, according to the Raleigh Police Department.

2 Dead Following Domestic Dispute In Cleveland County

A husband and wife are dead following a domestic dispute in Cleveland County. The sheriff's office responded to a call for help Sunday night at a home on Casar Road in Casar.

Trump To Be Joined By Graham, McMaster At January Event In South Carolina

Former President Donald Trump will be joined by two high-profile South Carolina supporters — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Gov. Henry McMaster — at his first public 2024 presidential campaign event in the early voting state later this month.

Bojangles Partners With Appalachian Mountain Brewery For New Bojangles Hard Sweet Tea

Some things just go together. That’s why Bojangles and Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) have partnered to brew the tasty beverage we didn’t know we’ve been waiting for: Bojangles Hard Sweet Tea.