North Carolina News

Concord Man Sent To Prison On Dog Fighting, Gun Charges

Federal officials say a Concord man was sentenced to 75 months in prison for his part in a dog fighting operation and having a firearm as a convicted felon.

Turkeys & Other Thanksgiving Essentials More Expensive, Harder To Find

Prepare for sticker shock when you go shopping for Thanksgiving dinner. Prices are up and some key items could be harder to find this year, due to high demand and supply chain issues.

Fight At Pop Warner Football Game Results In Suspensions; Coach Injured

A Pop Warner football regional championship ends at half time after a coach says he was knocked unconscious during a fight on the field.

Charlotte Panthers, Charlotte FC Host Tree Lighting Festival

The Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC are inviting fans and families to their Tree Lighting Festival, presented by Atrium Health on Nov. 30.

Speedway Christmas By The Numbers: Millions Of Lights, Thousands Of Cars, Countless Memories

When Charlotte Motor Speedway opens the gate for the 12th edition of Speedway Christmas presented by Continental Tire and Tire Pros on Friday, fans will experience the biggest and brightest holiday lights spectacle yet at the iconic speedway.

Bikers Announce 35th Annual Toys For Tots Motorcycle Ride

This year's annual Gaston County Toys for Tots event will be held Sunday, November 28th. The ride will kick off at the Erwin Community Center located at 913 N. Pryor Street and end at the Eastridge Mall parking lot.

Humane Society Of Charlotte Teams Up With Mac Tabby Cat Cafe As Their New Adoption Partner

The Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) is teaming up with Mac Tabby Cat Cafe as their new animal adoption partner.

Wilson's World Helping You Get Road Trip Ready With City Chevrolet

Wilson's World Is Helping You Get Road Trip Ready With Rick Hendrick City Chevrolet

Wilson was at Rick Hendrick City Chevrolet helping people get their vehicle road trip ready as we approach the holidays.

Reneé Rapp Graduates From 'Mean Girls' To 'College Girls'

North Carolina native Reneé Rapp, former star in Broadway’s “Mean Girls” as Regina George, makes her TV debut in the new series “The Sex Lives of College Girls”.

Investigation Of Wanted Fugitive Leads To Arrest Of Three In Rowan County

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office made three arrests during an investigation of a wanted fugitive Monday.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

CMPD: Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car In West Charlotte Crash

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has identified the victim in a the fatal west Charlotte crash that happened Tuesday evening.

Charlotte Photographer Earns $45k Selling NFTs

The popular photographer known online as Uncle Jut earned around $45,000 in about two months selling NFTs.

Charlotte Restaurant That Feeds The Hungry Will Be Closed This Thanksgiving

The Skyland Family Restaurant on South Boulevard will not be able to feed the hungry this Thanksgiving.

About Double The Amount Of Passengers Expected At Charlotte Douglas Over Thanksgiving Compared To 2020

Charlotte Douglas Airport officials are gearing up for the start of a busy holiday travel season. AAA expects 4.2 million people to fly this year across the country. That's about double compared to last year.

With Positivity Rate Increasing, Mecklenburg Co. Mask Mandate Will Remain In Place

Mecklenburg County will remain under an indoor mask mandate. It comes as the county's COVID percent positive rate rises above five percent again.

CMPD: Second Man Charged With Murder Of 15-Year-Old In Southwest Charlotte Shooting

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a second person for the murder of 15-year-old Daliamontray Decarlo Strothers Jr.

Lawsuit Challenges North Carolina Rules On Transgender ID

A lawsuit filed on behalf of an adult and two minors in federal court says North Carolina’s requirement that transgender people undergo sex reassignment surgery is discriminatory, and not in line with a majority of states and medical organizations.